Buying a M3 with DCT

[jumagazo]

Hello to all, I´m new in this forum.

I already own a 2008 325 Cabrio (I live in Mexico, that is the reason of the 325 nomenclature) I also drive a 2007 Porsche Carrera 4S and I´m looking into buying a M3 with the new Double Clutch tranny.

Can anyone who already has a M3 with DCT tell me how does it perform?

Thanks!!!

[denyo77]

whoa, sounds like a nice garage there
welcome to Werkz
but I doubt anyone around here's got the M3 DCT...
I'd also check out Bimmerforums if I were you, they're larger so there might be more e92 M3 drivers

[jumagazo]

Thanks for the response, I´ll keep looking in both forums for something on the M3 DCT.

[Pipinfan]

The transmission is excellent,I work for a BMW dealer and tested the car in South Carolina months ago,1,3,5,7 gears work together and 2-4-6 as well thus giving you a softer ride while in auto mode and since they work separate the car switches gears faster ,I have 2 convertibles,2 coupes and 1- 4 door sedan for sell but all are stick shift.

[jumagazo]

Thank You for your reply, I live in Mexico and the DCT has just been introduced here.

I have read good reviews of the tranny in general, but with some criticism regarding the behavior of the car starting to move from standing still and from a delay between the paddle shifters and the actual gear change. I´m sure that both problems can be fixed latter by upgrading the software of the transmission.

I´m sure that if you have driven a car with this tranny you noticed this problems. Can you confirm or deny these problems?

I´m waiting to read the tests of the DCT M3 on Road & Track and Car and Driver before placing my order. I´m afraid of getting stuck with a technology that is not entirely matured. Just want to be sure before buying.