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it's just engaging and you feel more in control of the car. no paddle shifter can give the same feeling, I believe anyways. hey to each their own. I just think that our society as a whole has changed and sheer laziness keeps us from driving manuals. i get that industry demands have forced manufacturers to produce a more efficient auto out of necessity but reality is you can put a manual in any car if you want. we're not talking about track driving but real time driving. and why not a manual across all bmw lines...what bc a big heavy luxury car doesn't look good with a manual or doesn't drive well? bs. anyone who actually knows how to drive a manual well can make it a smooth ride. I might not be completely car savvy or know all the technical details behind the car but it seems to me the loss of the manual is far beyond just necessity. as far as why people still want manuals, when it comes down to it, it's just more fun and engaging of a drive and I think all manual drivers will agree |
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04-10-2016, 11:23 AM | #134 |
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We are becoming lazy...that is why the manual is dying.
I love a manual car as much as the next car guy.....but in bumper to bumper traffic it really loses its lustre quick. |
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04-11-2016, 09:31 AM | #135 |
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Does anyone know if the 6MT option will still be available for non M5 G30s?
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04-13-2016, 01:16 AM | #136 |
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Manufacturers could easily implement an option that will allow a manual (actual stick) to cruise at say 15 mph without shifting for when in traffic. That would be revolutionary. Can you imagine?
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Looks like we'll only have 2 series, 3 series, 4 series, M2/M3/M4, and Z4 28i for a 6MT option at this point. |
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Pretty sure M said the next M3 would have one, but I see what they're doing across all model ranges. Makes sense, but it sucks
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Yeah, that overlap is interesting. Let's hope when they do decide they're in a good mood
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07-07-2016, 09:22 PM | #145 |
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picking up my ED 2016 6MT on Sept. 5
I've scheduled my ED for Sept. 5.
Will that be the last M5 6MT? - in the world - in North America - in my state - on my block We'll see. I think I have the last 550i 6MT now (ED in late 2013). Yes, I love to drive, love to shift, and my 550i is quite a joy. - Researcher5 |
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To each his own - but - after owning (still owning 4 of them) version of the M5 it does not surprise me that the manual is done for the M5. A traditional manual in the E60 and F10 really neuters the car. In addition - no one is buying them. Time to let go of antiquated technology. If you want a manual you will need to buy an M3/4.
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I'd take an E39 M5 all day long over a new M3/4... Oh wait I have one!
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AM I the only one who enjoys having a manual M5 f10 ??? I would not even have bought this car if the DCT was the only option.
Yes the DCT is faster, but this car is so fast I could care less about shaving a few tenths of a second off my 0-60. Plus it's nice to be able to hit 700 WHP with no clutch work |
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I loved my 6 speed. Don't care about DCT is faster. I just like driving the manual.
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