DCT for E92

SL%% · 11-22-2008, 01:13 AM

I've use the search function and looked for DCT and got some information that it could come out in a year or two in the US for the current 3. Given that time frame it will be like 2010 and most probably the new-gen 3 is probably coming out soon. Is it worth the wait or simply hold on and get the new gen 3 (most likely an dhopefully the DCT will replace the Step)? What's your opinion?

deletedelete · 11-22-2008, 01:22 AM

Had it on my GTI and loved it. The steptronic is much smoother though. I knew it was coming in a year or less I thought, but I decided not to wait. It is cool though but not sure if its worth waiting a year.

You could always just get the steptronic and buy the DCT shifter!

demosthenes · 11-22-2008, 08:46 AM

I don't think the new 3 series is coming out until 2012.

The DCT sounds like a great solution to the "Should I buy a manual or auto" question. But given the complexity of the DCT, you might want to wait until it's been out for a year or two before buying one. I know they are offering it in the new M3, but BMW needs more time to identify and correct problems.

SL%% · 11-23-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by demosthenes

I don't think the new 3 series is coming out until 2012.

The DCT sounds like a great solution to the "Should I buy a manual or auto" question. But given the complexity of the DCT, you might want to wait until it's been out for a year or two before buying one. I know they are offering it in the new M3, but BMW needs more time to identify and correct problems.

You have a point there and I saw a recall for M3 owners for the DCT on the homepage. anyway, thanks for the info, thought the new 3 will come out in 2010.

Year's_End · 11-23-2008, 12:49 AM

Honestly I wouldn't wait too long for the new DCT. Within 3 years they'll have the next 3 series sedan (F30) and in four year there'll be the new coupe (F32). I'm sure they'll both have DCT.

GAaaAR · 11-23-2008, 01:05 AM

I would get the car now. Something new always comes out. If you get the DCT in the next year or two, you might start seeing rumors and spy pics of the new generation 3. If you get the new gen 3, you might see some issues and bugs wrong with the car that will get fixed next year. If you get the new gen 3 during its mid cycle you would be in the same situation you are in now. So when are you actually going to buy the car?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-23-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Honestly I wouldn't wait too long for the new DCT. Within 3 years they'll have the next 3 series sedan (F30) and in four year there'll be the new coupe (F32). I'm sure they'll both have DCT.

We can only hope!

mapezzul · 11-23-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Honestly I wouldn't wait too long for the new DCT. Within 3 years they'll have the next 3 series sedan (F30) and in four year there'll be the new coupe (F32). I'm sure they'll both have DCT.

They will.

halB · 11-23-2008, 10:24 AM

They already have it in European 3ers. It won't be long before they will make it availabe in the current 3 series, probably as a high price option. Keep talking about it and asking for it and hopefully they will make it available sooner. They do read this forum, you know.

SL%% · 12-03-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GAaaAR

I would get the car now. Something new always comes out. If you get the DCT in the next year or two, you might start seeing rumors and spy pics of the new generation 3. If you get the new gen 3, you might see some issues and bugs wrong with the car that will get fixed next year. If you get the new gen 3 during its mid cycle you would be in the same situation you are in now. So when are you actually going to buy the car?

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Honestly I wouldn't wait too long for the new DCT. Within 3 years they'll have the next 3 series sedan (F30) and in four year there'll be the new coupe (F32). I'm sure they'll both have DCT.

Am just scouting around and my car is still ok so am not really into serious buying but who knows right. I just read some article where they think that it is possible it will be offered here in the US. Though GAaaAR has a point, if its new, DEFINITELY there will be bugs as we are seeing right now in the M3 so it is really best to give it a year or two and most probably those bugs are fixed. With that time frame, the new (F32) could be possibly on its testing phase or already out for production.

E90330iS · 12-03-2008, 03:35 AM

DCT is nice!! hope it can come soon!

NeTWorKz · 12-03-2008, 04:11 AM

Anyone have ANY or slightest idea what the F-series will look like? lol

MrHarris · 12-03-2008, 04:58 AM

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Anyone have ANY or slightest idea what the F-series will look like? lol

Bigger kidney grilles!

11-22-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
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11-22-2008, 01:22 AM	#2
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	I don't think the new 3 series is coming out until 2012. The DCT sounds like a great solution to the "Should I buy a manual or auto" question. But given the complexity of the DCT, you might want to wait until it's been out for a year or two before buying one. I know they are offering it in the new M3, but BMW needs more time to identify and correct problems.
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11-23-2008, 01:05 AM	#6
GAaaAR Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I would get the car now. Something new always comes out. If you get the DCT in the next year or two, you might start seeing rumors and spy pics of the new generation 3. If you get the new gen 3, you might see some issues and bugs wrong with the car that will get fixed next year. If you get the new gen 3 during its mid cycle you would be in the same situation you are in now. So when are you actually going to buy the car?
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	They already have it in European 3ers. It won't be long before they will make it availabe in the current 3 series, probably as a high price option. Keep talking about it and asking for it and hopefully they will make it available sooner. They do read this forum, you know. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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NeTWorKz First Lieutenant 16 Rep 313 Posts Drives: any Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Anyone have ANY or slightest idea what the F-series will look like? lol
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