N55 135i, DCT or 6MT?

[ferocity02]

Looking to purchase a used 2011-2013 135i with either a DCT or 6MT transmission. I currently have a 2007 335i with a ZF 6HP21 6AT slushbox and really want to go with the simplicity and power capability of a 6MT. However, the DCT has a lot to offer in terms of convenience and shift speed. I'm just worried about potential issues down the road.

I do have plans to upgrade to get up to 500 rwhp.

With that said, would you guys recommend 6MT or DCT?

Side question, are all automatic 2011-2013 135's come with DCT, or are some of the 6AT? Is there a way to tell without the VIN?

[killerhurtalot]

All N55 automatics are DCT

DCT will need upgrades in order to hold 450+ whp without slipping.

Honestly at this point, just get a N54 6MT if you're aiming for 500rwhp...

[c1pher]

The true automatic on the 08-10 was replaced by DCT for 11-13. I believe it’s the same DCT in the M2 based on some of the other threads in here,

[dane083]

The dct are the same for a lot of th3 range

[Jason135i]

I just bought a 2013 135i with the 6mt. It’s the best shifting manual I ever drove. You may have a hard time finding one though, they are actually very hard to find.

[inevitab1e]

Are you male or female?

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by inevitab1e

Are you male or female?

What does that have to do with anything?

[inevitab1e]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

What does that have to do with anything?

6MT = Male
DCT = Female

[amg6975]

Originally Posted by inevitab1e

6MT = Male
DCT = Female

Seems like anyone with this mentality is compensating for something. It'll be ok sweety, modern medicine can make your downstairs bits whatever you want.

I have a DCT as it's far superior on track and I assure you I'm male. My wife has a 6-speed for daily use and I assure you she's female (and can out drive you any day of the week.)

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by amg6975

Seems like anyone with this mentality is compensating for something. It'll be ok sweety, modern medicine can make your downstairs bits whatever you want.

I have a DCT as it's far superior on track and I assure you I'm male. My wife has a 6-speed for daily use and I assure you she's female (and can out drive you any day of the week.)

I embrace tech that can help. It's like saying I don't want extra horsepower IMO. I have an A8 in the Stingray and it is nearly as good as DCT and definitely faster than someone with a manual Stingray. I haven't had one out accelerate me yet. Our Boxster is six speed manual, but we didn't see one with PDK we wanted and this had pretty much everything else.

[inevitab1e]

Originally Posted by amg6975

Seems like anyone with this mentality is compensating for something. It'll be ok sweety, modern medicine can make your downstairs bits whatever you want.

I have a DCT as it's far superior on track and I assure you I'm male. My wife has a 6-speed for daily use and I assure you she's female (and can out drive you any day of the week.)

I get that and all. I have a DD and like rowing. For overall speed, sure go DCT. But for daily driving, I've always enjoyed the MT.