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Originally Posted by nicknaz
I would go gold then or not at all. as far as I understand DCT clutch isn't a serviceable item so it is full gearbox replacement if there is an issue. it would defeat the purpose if you aren't covered in that situation...
@jparnes1 Not sure I would use Porsche motorsport as a proxy for BMW street car durability. If we owned Porsche with PDK maaaybe I would buy it but even for Porsche I think only the 911 turbo / gt3 / gt2 models have a drivetrain that is actually motorsports proven..
I am more concerned about BMW recent history with HPFP, waste gate rattle, N54 limp mode and the other laundry list of drivetrain concerns that owners of 35i fill up the internet with
OP, full disclosure... I'm not fully convinced these newer BMWs with tons of complex electronics and newer tech are going to age as well as the older ones with tried and true naturally aspirated engine / traditional manual gearbox so I leased my car... let someone else figure out the long term durability  |
Nick, my point was that DCT isn't new technology. But I certainly agree that there's more potential for problems with newer BMW's than older. Nonetheless, my 2006 525 Steptronic is just shy of 100K and I've had no major issues at all and there's plenty of computerized stuff in there.
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