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Originally Posted by donaldp
Automatic transmissions are not for me. I, too, get the point about always being in the power band, but constant gear changes don't make for enjoyable daily driving. I love the way manual transmissions can snap from gear to gear and love the SOUND and feel of on and off the throttle while so doing. On the other hand, I hate the boring nature of instant shifts that are manufactured by software. Add to this the fact that there are ten gears and I couldn't fathom never ending gear changes. To me, quick shift and Dual Clutch transmissions are soulless. Faster would never be my priority over driving enjoyment which I equate to a manual gearbox. I suppose it is preferred for the track but what % of miles will be on the track vs. everything else?
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100% with you and your preference. Automatics are unquestionably the way to go for drag racing but I am sooooo done with that. I took a big loss on a '16 A8 because I couldn't stand the transmission. Car was crazy fast but wasn't much different than driving a BMW, Mercedes, or Cadillac. I'll be done with performance cars when the manuals are no longer available.