[mikecsa]

Hi guys,

I'm on my third M roadster and ready for something larger so I went to test drive two 2011 coupes both with zcp one manual one dct.

My impression with the dct is awesome in its ability to snap shifts off like a rifle shot but the dct car was a pre-september build and didnt have standard M drive so the steering sucked compared to my 01 M roadster... Too light is the key to why it sucked, it was precise and tracked well otherwise and I found it read the road well. So, on to the 6mt with tech package and M drive. The 6mt car sounded different as soon as it fired up and its engine sounded alot more aggressive on the intake and exhaust ends. The salesman thought they had an aftermarket exhaust on the car, but its bone stock(wonder why the difference?) The disapointment in the 6mt car was the clutch and the ease with which it drops to the floor. Aside from those issues the cars were AWESOME and felt rock solid and planted. After the drives I am ready to turn loose of my roadster and find a dealer that will give me a good price on a 11 zcp 6mt car. The only reason I am going with 6mt is worry over longevity because I otherwise would take the dct in a heart beat. Anyone looking for a low mile S54 Saphire black M roadster with hardtop let me know.

Thanks
Mike