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Old 01-25-2013, 07:48 AM   #231
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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja View Post
It's clear you've never driven a car with one because, even though a computer shifts for you (when you want it to), it is nothing like an automatic transmission in feel or reaction. If you are to buy a car with a DCT and approach it as if it is an automatic you will be seriously disappointed with it. It feels like you're driving a manual even when the computer shifts for you. That's the best way I can describe it. Also it's nothing like an auto because you have full control over what gear you want to be in. No locking out because you're at too low a speed.

Defiantly agree they need to get on board with it though
Very unrefined...I think Porsche dropped it on some of their cars because, #1 - it couldn't handle the torque of High power engines...and #2 - low speed starts and rolling SUCK...

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