2008 E92 M3, Alpine White, 6spd, Investment Grade

[JupiterBMW]

Investment grade? I don't know about that.

You want to see Investment Grade? Check THIS out!

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-bmw-m5-6/

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*WHO SELLS AN E34 M5 WITH 14K ON IT TO CARMAX??? SERIOUSLY??*

I beg to differ. The car has cosmetic and mechanical blemishes. I understand the age is much greater, but it needs quite a bit of cleanup work. Yes, its still investment grade, but to say the M3 I sold is not is definitely not a correct statement.

John have you driven this car?

I have been looking at e90m for some time now, but was curious on your thoughts of the 6mt vs Dct? I know you have dct...I'm leaning towards Mt...as it seems more appealing and I would plan to keep the car long term as an enthusiasts auto to drive and enjoy!

IMO it comes down to personal preference. There are huge advocates for both transmissions on the M3 forums.

I have an M3 w/ DCT, my cousin has the same car with a 6MT. The manual is obviously more engaging, and really the only choice if you're a 6MT guy through and through. You can certainly drive the DCT quicker IMO. I have the Dinan engine software and DCT tune (so does Joop now!) and it's even better than stock, but even stock it just blasts through the gears. DCT drives a lot like a manual, just doesn't have the 3rd pedal. There is no Park gear, put it in neutral like a manual and pull the e-brake. When you put it in gear (drive or reverse) you gotta give it some gas, it won't start rolling like a true automatic. On a hill, it will roll backwards just like a manual. I wouldn't trade my DCT for a manual, but that's just me.

As always, drive both and decide which one you like better

This would have been my exact response... The only other thing I would point out is that if you're in some sort of situation, you can drive the DCT car like a true automatic. This is beneficial, as my wife cannot drive manual...