Why is Bmw charging for M-Dct?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Np2014

Even the M235i has it standard at no additional cost so it cant be that expensive for them to give it as a standard feature.

Unfortunately, the M235 doesn't even have a DCT option like the 135, it gets the ZF 8-speed auto.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by RealStig

Totally different cars. It's extremely hard to drive an M5 with manual transmission, in fact, BMW has gone up and beyond to make it work and they said this is the last time they are offering it. I honestly was expecting them to charge extra for MT for M5 due to amount of R&D involved.

M3 is totally different and more manual transmission capable.

Oh God!!! Stig, come onnnn!!!!

[turbolag]

Originally Posted by Np2014

Even the M235i has it standard at no additional cost so it cant be that expensive for them to give it as a standard feature.

8sp ZF auto in that. DCT in this.

[mister2d]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Oh God!!! Stig, come onnnn!!!!