[Cristian3010]

Hi all,
I need another opinion on what to do?
I own a F30 LCI with B48 engine with 50k mileage and has manual transmission and clutch judder started to appear, to replace the DMF and clutch costs me 1.3k but now I was wondering if should I change the car for same engine but with Automatic gearbox(higher mileage around 100k) I would have to pay other 2k to change the car. (Not looking for a 6 pot).

What would you do?

Thanks

[BimR]

I don't mean to be rude but why would you do this? Your easiest option is to sell the manual and buy an automatic. Or go back to the shop that could not fix the shudder and have them do it right. Conversion is a pita - the driveshaft, torque converter, changes to the cam shaft etc aren't "easy" even when a shop is doing it.

But hey, if you do this, please update here!

[thejeremyman9]

I believe he was saying he would trade his car + $2,000 for an automatic car with double the mileage... Makes absolutely no sense if i am reading that correctly.

[Jelly_Belly]

If manual isn't for you then I don't see why not.

[BimR]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

I believe he was saying he would trade his car + $2,000 for an automatic car with double the mileage... Makes absolutely no sense if i am reading that correctly.

Aaah I didn't read it that's way. I thought he was doing a conversion which I thought was odd. But what you say does make sense!

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by Jelly_Belly

If manual isn't for you then I don't see why not.

The why not is paying $2000 to get a car with double the mileage just because its auto

[Shllshck]

Originally Posted by Cristian3010

Hi all,
I need another opinion on what to do?
I own a F30 LCI with B48 engine with 50k mileage and has manual transmission and clutch judder started to appear, to replace the DMF and clutch costs me 1.3k but now I was wondering if should I change the car for same engine but with Automatic gearbox(higher mileage around 100k) I would have to pay other 2k to change the car. (Not looking for a 6 pot).

What would you do?

Thanks

I’d opt for repairing the manual vs paying more for a high mileage automatic.

[pshovest]

50k is low miles to need a clutch, unless it's been abused. My E36 M3 isn't driven regularly and judders/chatters after sitting for weeks. It clears up if I drive it daily. You might try lightly abusing the clutch to see if it clears up.....2nd gear starts with gusto, downshifting that raises engine speed wipes the disc/flywheel in the opposite direction. You want the clutch to slip more than normal to clean up the contact surfaces. Make sure you don't have a broken trans or engine mount before you commit to a new clutch.

[Jelly_Belly]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

The why not is paying $2000 to get a car with double the mileage just because its auto

Fair. But also we (north Americans) might not necessarily understand the market conditions in the UK. In N/A, manuals are worth more however maybe In the UK seeing as they all drive stick. Maybe that's why auto command a premium there.

I'd choose a manual over an auto any day of the week. However OP doesn't seem like he's a die hard manual guy. Which is fine. OP, you said your not looking for a 6 pot. Have you found a lower priced model since you started the thread?