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Originally Posted by x97Melbourne
I know that. What I was getting at was that I do not think BMW will offer the DCT in the 1 series because there is such a great MT and even a decent automatic for those who want it. I don't think there would be a demand to even offer the DCT.
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I don't know that that is true, but I can only speculate.
I'm a confirmed manual trans driver. Yes, the newer automatics are quite nice and quite quick to respond, but there is still a "feel" to a slushbox that doesn't appeal to me.
Now, a DCT would interest very much. I loved Audi/VW dual clutch when I drove the GTI and the A3. Even though it can work in "auto" mode, there is still that distinct manual shift feel, because it is a manual trans with a clutch that is simply clutched automatically. So the feel is different than a slushbox. In manual mode it's a lot of fun to use and it does feel more engaging than a slush auto trans, due to it's excellent rev matching, burble overrun on gear changes, instant shift, launch control, etc...