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      09-20-2011, 04:06 PM   #5
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Never. Since I own an M3 with DCT and paddles I now know why.

Using the paddles in a lightning fast (DCT) shifting car with a usable rev range somewhere between 2000 and 8000 rpm is tremendous fun, I use the paddles all the time in the M3.

However in the 535d, the experience feels silly and very artificial. Because of the small usable rev range (1500-4000?) the motor management system keeps overruling the manual shifts. IMO the laidback nature of the diesel powertrain doesn't suit the manual mode.
Obviously, it could be a different story in a petrol F10.
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