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      04-19-2014, 05:55 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21 View Post
No, I don't know why people keep wanting an DCT. Many, if not all the reviews say its just as good as an DCT. Even the motor trend review vs the CLA45 AMG says the 8 speed is better than its DCT.
I'm a Single Clutch Gearbox (SCG) guy myself and would not buy an automatic unless my left leg was not able to shift anymore but I have driven the M235i with the current automatic and I have driven M cars with it. My wife drives a Mk V GTI with dual clutch gearbox automatic. I liked the smoothness of the M235i transmission better than the both dual clutch boxes and it felt plenty quick on the shifts. There were many things I didn't care for in the M235 but the auto gearbox was actually a pleasant surprise for me. If the wife wanted a new BMW and the M235is auto was standard, I would have a really tough time paying $2900 for the DCT.
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