Part of what I like about my 2013 135is convertible is the DCT. I just think it's technically cool, and of course it's directly hooked to the wheels in a way that most ATs can only dream of. But the 8AT in the m240i that I tested was just fine, and I rather like the fact that you can replace an AT for much less than the 15 large it would cost you if the DCT failed.
I expect to be quite happy with the 8AT. Of course an MT is "more fun", at least if you're not in traffic, but I've had manuals and autos and DCT and the auto is just fine for me.
Of course I'm older than any two of you put together so that could explain it.
