The Dark Side...

[v8hgt]

Forget the bmw... Which dealer now has a cancelled order for a guard GT that they need to shift????

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[Ian Magnetic]

Forget the bmw... Which dealer now has a cancelled order for a guard GT that they need to shift????

Been thinking that myself even though mine is about to leave the USA !
My dealer still has not confirmed my price so might look at options ;)
Wait all these years for a RHD Mustang and cancel an order for a Beemer, I can`t quite believe it :doh:
Each to their own I suppose.....

 

[Beachfun]

I was at my local Ford Store yesterday - 2nd hand GT with 10k on the clock just sold for £41k ..... I was offered more than I paid to sell on the day I picked mine up!
Oh! but shock horror! It's an Auto! .. I love my Auto and I love the deep Americal Growl only an Auto can give! I also love the flappy Paddles that where so much fun at Silverstone!
And I love the attention the Mustang gets! Try getting that with the Berlin Motor Works! LOL!

 

[slowhand99]

Oh! but shock horror! It's an Auto! .. I love my Auto and I love the deep Americal Growl only an Auto can give! I also love the flappy Paddles that where so much fun at Silverstone!
And I love the attention the Mustang gets! Try getting that with the Berlin Motor Works! LOL!

Ditto. No, it's not a manual (didn't want one) or a DCT but when you get into Sport+ with the gearbox in sport mode the paddles are a whole different experience. And it rev matches on the down shift. I haven't had the balls/space/grip/mileage to get into track mode yet.

 

[Enoch]

Ditto. No, it's not a manual (didn't want one) or a DCT but when you get into Sport+ with the gearbox in sport mode the paddles are a whole different experience. And it rev matches on the down shift. I haven't had the balls/space/grip/mileage to get into track mode yet.

I got into track mode for the first time on Monday.....it really is great fun even my mate that loves his manuals, enjoyed his turn at driving.
you do have to remember that TC is off though:headbonk:

 

[QUIRKESTER]

Currently the best selling sports coupe WORLDWIDE... Not the BMW

 

[zero7]

Why's that? There manual box in the competition pack is sweet! Who has a performance car and no manual?

There no way I would even take a look at the DCT, even in my 911 I had a short throw shifter over PDK, then again I use mine on tracks and balancing a car with the clutch and modulating throughout corners is very useful, autos just don't compare on a track

Horses for courses

I just didn't like the long gear shift and the feel of BMW Manuals is not all that, I have owned a number of Honda type R's and their manual shifters are excellent. The DCT on the M3 was perfectly matched to the high revving engine and in full attack made hammering home the changes at high revs was very enjoyable.

That said, I don't think a DCT would suit the Mustang with all it's low down torque.

 

[Cati]

zero7 great point

but it it a bit like the pope being catholic - auto drivers prefer and argue for autos... manual drivers prefer manual... drivers prefer the best box suited to the engine

 

[Enoch]

Went to Oulton Park today to watch a BSB test day..

Parked in the paddock area just a few cars away from a brand new M4...

Returned to my car to see a few guys eyeing it up, and taking photos etc:cheers::cheers:

The poor BMW did look very lonely all on is lonesome:lol::lol:

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