I own an SMG M3.
I love it. You can concentrate on driving, not shifting. And I have been driving performance manual transmission cars for over 30 years.
I didn't realise how much you think about shifting until you don't have to do that anymore. Little things, like before downshift to pass, what gear am I in, what movement to the next lowest gear. WIth SMG, you tap the left paddle and you are inthe next lower gear. It has to be experienced to be understood. And 20 minutes is not enough.
We did a Performance Center Delivery and then did a 1 week road trip putting 2500 miles on the car. First driving one at the Performance Center my wife and I agreed it was nice. But as we put the miles on the car, driving in everything from back roads, to interstates, to Orlando theme park traffic, we came to truely appreciate it.
And I still like traditional manual transmissions.
But I also like the SMG. I believe that either way you will be happy with the car. But go with what you feel is right, then don't second guess yourself, just enjoy it.
I love it. You can concentrate on driving, not shifting. And I have been driving performance manual transmission cars for over 30 years.
I didn't realise how much you think about shifting until you don't have to do that anymore. Little things, like before downshift to pass, what gear am I in, what movement to the next lowest gear. WIth SMG, you tap the left paddle and you are inthe next lower gear. It has to be experienced to be understood. And 20 minutes is not enough.
We did a Performance Center Delivery and then did a 1 week road trip putting 2500 miles on the car. First driving one at the Performance Center my wife and I agreed it was nice. But as we put the miles on the car, driving in everything from back roads, to interstates, to Orlando theme park traffic, we came to truely appreciate it.
And I still like traditional manual transmissions.
But I also like the SMG. I believe that either way you will be happy with the car. But go with what you feel is right, then don't second guess yourself, just enjoy it.