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Originally Posted by Gamb1t
That doesn't hold water considering the m235i which is smaller comes with ZF8. Not to mention the diminutive 135i got the 7speed DCT! At least put that in!
Maybe it came to cost and overstocked 6speeders.
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While I've always thought it was a cost-savings thing...
Not talking about the overall size of the car...but of the tunnel, etc. of the unibody. Word is it doesn't fit when paired with the longer 6.
Someone with access to both should measure from the engine/trans part line to the firewall.
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