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10-26-2015, 04:33 PM | #240 | |
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Driving a manual or auto isn't the d!ck-measuring contest they think it is. |
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10-26-2015, 04:43 PM | #241 | |
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That said, I still would never even consider buying a Fox body (really the only Mustang I would buy) or 3rd/4th/5th Gen Camaro with an auto. But a 6th gen? eh, maybe. I'm considering it because of my commute and the fact that the autos have really come a long way. In the end I'll test drive both and make my decision at that time. |
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10-26-2015, 05:11 PM | #243 | |
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10-26-2015, 05:35 PM | #245 |
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Will take a manual any day and every day. The pure joy and control of a manual cannot be compared to an auto. I've driven auto's most my life (learned how to drive in a manual and my last evo was a manual), owned an SST (twin clutch evo) as well as driving GTRs. They are boring as hell compared to a manual. I could care less if "auto" is faster nor how much powerful a car is... Like a modded 644whp gtr. I'd take a c7 zo6 any day PURELY because it is a MANUAL. A slow car with auto is more fun than a fast car with auto. That simple.
If people are having more fun with an auto (which to me is mind blowing) so be it.... Nothing beats the fun, joy and experience of a manual and auto "best time" fanboys just need to accept that fact. "Auto is faster than a manual at a track or drag" comment types are crazy for me. Who cares what an uber professional driver has been doing... like anyone who isn't a professional driver going to be able to touch those numbers. Yes, auto is much much easier to "achieve" great times.. Good for you. You won't be getting the joy out of a manual thus SUCKS for you. |
10-26-2015, 05:52 PM | #246 |
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You're still not getting it; a lot of us know quite well how to drive manuals and are choosing the autos. I've driven motorcycles for 25 years and have owned about five manual tranny cars. Stop assuming that everyone that chooses autos is somehow inferior to you, because that's definitely the attitude that's coming across. Which is what one typically sees in twenty-somethings that learn how to drive a manual and then disparage everyone who doesn't. Yes, they're fun, but some of us want the convenience and easy speed that comes from today's autos. I don't have to drive it like I'm pissed at it to go fast.
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To those of us that have had our left knee rebuilt I am glad I could get my 12 1SS Vert in an auto. No way in hell I could keep pushing the clutch pedal down. And I must say with the nannies off, the auto is just as quick if not quicker than those with a 6 speed. I am really appalled by the comments above. My 69 SS Vert had a manual and I loved it. Same with my 77 Vette and 80 Malibu Police Special. Love rowing the gears in them. Alas, my body no longer likes it. So am I to suffer since I can no longer drive a standard tranny? HELL NO!!
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10-26-2015, 07:09 PM | #248 | |
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Rule of thumb: Track use - manual Drag racing - automatics IMO, the newer automatics have gotten much, much better. BUT, nothing can replace the fun of driving a manual. But get what you want for whatever reason. There is no need to argue over it gents. |
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10-26-2015, 07:13 PM | #249 |
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Why? Porsche doesn't even use automatics. They use dual clutches, which are basically manual transmissions with computer controled clutches. The automatic in the Camaro has a torque converter, two vastly different transmission types. On a side note, Porsche did try a traditional automatic. It was called the Tiptronic, and wasn't very good.
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10-26-2015, 07:17 PM | #251 | |
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10-26-2015, 07:21 PM | #252 |
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I can drive a manual just fine, but I find no joy in driving them on the freeway, track or anywhere else. #JustSaying.
Also, Choco is way off base in his comments above, kind of a POS thing to say and honestly, your opinion is dead wrong.
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