Popped my cherry

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 06:06 PM

Well, I did what I promised myself I wouldn't do. Niello BMW in Elk Grove got a customer cancellation order on an F80 AW/B/CF. I looked at it this morning to take pictures and damn, low and behold it was a 6MT.

I had to test drive it. I am a three pedal guy and I had been waffling between the DCT and the 6MT. My better half wanted the DCT because she hated the clutch engagement and notchy shifting in my M5.

We took it out and I started in Comfort mode on everything. Damn, does this car shift smooth. I didn't really get on it, but did bring the revs up and it felt great. I switched the car to Sport+.

The people who said it is like unleashing Holy Hell are correct. It is definitely like a wolf in sheeps clothing. There was no notchiness (unfortunately for me), the clutch engagement was flawless, the auto blips were nice to transition to downshift. I loved it.

Now the true test. I pulled over and set everything back to Comfort and let my better half drive. She loved it. She said that it shifts so much smoother than mine, it's easy to know what gear your in and downshifting to. That was great to hear and basically sealed the deal.

We are getting the 6MT. Case closed.

Suave · 07-24-2014, 06:21 PM

Haha thought you were going to say you took the car home

04RC51 · 07-24-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

We are getting the 6MT. Case closed.

I heard they make noises?

Enjoy the wait, it'll be worth it I'm sure.

scutts · 07-24-2014, 06:24 PM

6MT on f82 sounds promising! I have no issues with mine in e92. I gotta have my three pedals...

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

Haha thought you were going to say you took the car home

Not an AW one.

I just sorta promised myself I wouldn't drive one before we took delivery in Munich. It was all fine and dandy until they got the 6MT one.

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 04RC51

I heard they make noises?

Enjoy the wait, it'll be worth it I'm sure.

I heard no "klunks", grinds or anything of the sorts. What I did hear on the passenger side was was wind noise at the A Pillar at 55 mph. Not liking that.

SakhirM4 · 07-24-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

I heard no "klunks", grinds or anything of the sorts. What I did hear on the passenger side was was wind noise at the A Pillar at 55 mph. Not liking that.

Maybe your wife should have sat in the back seat

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcconn535

Maybe your wife should have sat in the back seat

You know she'd kick your ass if I told her what you said.

I was actually the passenger. It was while she was driving. I think 55 was her top speed.

myzmak · 07-24-2014, 07:39 PM

Congrats. Muchos jealous man. No MT's in town here for me to drive.....

RickMonet · 07-24-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

Niello BMW in Elk Grove got a customer cancellation order on an F80 AW/B/CF. I looked at it this morning to take pictures and damn, low and behold it was a 6MT.

120 miles from the San Jose to Elk Grove.....just may be worth the trip for the 6MT test drive.

I have not seen the 6MT in person yet in the Bay Area.

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RickMonet

120 miles from the San Jose to Elk Grove.....just may be worth the trip for the 6MT test drive.

I have not seen the 6MT in person yet in the Bay Area.

We drove from Elk Grove to Berkeley just to see Yas Marina Blue IRL. Got to make that commitment.

SteveSpy · 07-24-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

Well, I did what I promised myself I wouldn't do. Niello BMW in Elk Grove got a customer cancellation order on an F80 AW/B/CF. I looked at it this morning to take pictures and damn, low and behold it was a 6MT.

I had to test drive it. I am a three pedal guy and I had been waffling between the DCT and the 6MT. My better half wanted the DCT because she hated the clutch engagement and notchy shifting in my M5.

We took it out and I started in Comfort mode on everything. Damn, does this car shift smooth. I didn't really get on it, but did bring the revs up and it felt great. I switched the car to Sport+.

The people who said it is like unleashing Holy Hell are correct. It is definitely like a wolf in sheeps clothing. There was no notchiness (unfortunately for me), the clutch engagement was flawless, the auto blips were nice to transition to downshift. I loved it.

Now the true test. I pulled over and set everything back to Comfort and let my better half drive. She loved it. She said that it shifts so much smoother than mine, it's easy to know what gear your in and downshifting to. That was great to hear and basically sealed the deal.

We are getting the 6MT. Case closed.

Finally somebody knocked some Parmesan into you cheesehead!!

r3dbimmer89 · 07-24-2014, 09:05 PM

Congrats!

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89

Congrats!

Thanks, but I didn't buy it. Just the drive convinced me that choosing 6MT on mine was the right choice.

savaho · 07-24-2014, 09:17 PM

Stopped by to look at it and it was a beauty! 21 miles on the odometer.

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by savaho

Stopped by to look at it and it was a beauty! 21 miles on the odometer.

4 of those miles were ours.

It had 17 when we took it out.

GregW / Oregon · 07-24-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 04RC51

I heard they make noises?

No unwanted noises in mine.

J50 · 07-24-2014, 09:58 PM

Good decision!

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

Finally somebody knocked some Parmesan into you cheesehead!!

GlobalScientist · 07-24-2014, 10:14 PM

I'm confused. Aren't you a guy?

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-24-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobalScientist

I'm confused. Aren't you a guy?

Yes, I get your point. I should of worded it differently.

GregW / Oregon · 07-24-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

Finally somebody knocked some Parmesan into you cheesehead!!

Rather, Parmigiano Reggiano.

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GBPackerfan1963 Banned 39 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW M5 2007 E60 550i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [0.00]	Popped my cherry Well, I did what I promised myself I wouldn't do. Niello BMW in Elk Grove got a customer cancellation order on an F80 AW/B/CF. I looked at it this morning to take pictures and damn, low and behold it was a 6MT. I had to test drive it. I am a three pedal guy and I had been waffling between the DCT and the 6MT. My better half wanted the DCT because she hated the clutch engagement and notchy shifting in my M5. We took it out and I started in Comfort mode on everything. Damn, does this car shift smooth. I didn't really get on it, but did bring the revs up and it felt great. I switched the car to Sport+. The people who said it is like unleashing Holy Hell are correct. It is definitely like a wolf in sheeps clothing. There was no notchiness (unfortunately for me), the clutch engagement was flawless, the auto blips were nice to transition to downshift. I loved it. Now the true test. I pulled over and set everything back to Comfort and let my better half drive. She loved it. She said that it shifts so much smoother than mine, it's easy to know what gear your in and downshifting to. That was great to hear and basically sealed the deal. We are getting the 6MT. Case closed.
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