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Old 05-01-2012, 10:47 AM   #68
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Originally Posted by 86fanatic View Post
For me, shifting is a mechanical chore. It doesn't make me feel more connected to the car, it's simply a task I have to perform over and over to extract the right amount of power from the car. Driving a modern performance oriented automatic or DCT, and I was instantly converted. I understand shifting makes some people feel more connected to the car, but for me, it's a chore especially when we have the technology to do it better then humans.
It's definately preference. I've been in/driven better autos and many DCT gears, including P cars. All it told me was that I would never switch from MT cars. :shrug:
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