BRZ Manual Or Auto?
 

I know this subjects ALWAYS comes up but I am planning on getting the new 2017 Subaru BRZ when it comes out and I never driven a Subaru & I never driven a manual but everyone's been telling me that if I don't get a manual, I might as well get another car. Is it worth trying out the manual? I live in FL or sometimes traffic can be slow and no one around me can drive a manual so no one including my siblings or girl can borrow my car either. But yet again I don't want people to think It was pointless of me to get the BRZ if its not manual. I wana know your opinion on this.

Trying it? Yes, do it.
Spending $30k based on internet advice?

Fuck no.

can't speak for the 2017 model but the automatic transmission is no slouch and the paddle shifters can help you shift in the middle of the turn with full control of the steering wheel using both hands..and the downshift rev matches are perfect

the manual might be more engaging therefore more fun but if you don't know how to drive manual it might be frustrating and not as enjoyable at first if you are not proficient in handling the clutch

in regards to family you can teach them how to drive manual once you figure it out yourself but i say test drive both first and see how you feel

can't go wrong with either transmission honestly...only the fools say you need to get this car in manual only and hate on auto

The ATs in these cars are not the ATs in your daddy's Buick. Most of the guys that have them love them and many of the guys that don't love them have just given in to peer pressure from guys that are talking out of their ass.


I do not normally subscribe to the "search noob" theology but in this case I will make an exception. This is probably one of the top discussed items in this forum and a 5 second search gave me dozens of hits. Here are a handful of them.
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Manual + resale value will be better in the future if you decide to privately sell it.

My suggestion would be to test drive both and AT and an MT, go home, and give yourself time to go over how you felt in each and weigh out pros and cons. This is a big investment so make sure you buy something you're comfortable with.

Manual only in this vehicle.


*lol*

I think you will find that most enthusiasts on here agree that the AT is the clearly superior option for this car. Faster shifts and not having to deal with a pesky 3rd pedal really help you to feel connected with the car and will make you appreciate it even more. Nothing says sports car like neutral dropping it at a stop light in an AT.

I have an auto, paddle shifter is fun enough for me as it is also my daily. And I am a Field Tech that drives 80% of my day in heavy downtown traffic. Perfect balance of convenience and fun for what I do and what I am looking for. Don't let other people tell you what you need in a car if it doesn't match your situation.

Here's the problem with the OP trying out a manual:
I don't think that he can really evaluate whether he would like a manual transmission if he's never driven one before. However, it'd be good for him to try out the auto and see how he likes it compared to other autos he's driven. contrary to what some people state on this forum, having an auto doesn't mean you relinquish all control of how/when you want to change gears.

OP - here are your different shifting options with the auto:
1. On drive: Just let the car shift by itself - this is basically granny mode for best fuel consumption
2. On drive, with sport mode engaged: this changes gears at higher RPMs than on just 'drive', allowing you to rev up the engine more. the car will feel quicker in sport mode.
3. In manual mode: use the paddle shifters to shift up or down; you're in complete control of when the shift occurs.
4. In manual mode: use the gear shifter to shift up or down: pushing it forward upshifts and pulling it backward downshifts.
5. In manual mode: use both the paddle shifters and the gear shifter to shift - you can use either at will, in combination.
6. In drive: when in drive, you can still upshift or downshift using the paddle shifters or gear shifter manually. the car will be in manual mode temporarily, then return to fully automatic.

If learning how to drive a manual is important to you, then buy the manual. If allowing others to drive the car (and they don't know how to drive a manual) is important to you, and the auto suits your needs better, then get the auto.

The bottom line is - buy the one that suits your needs/wants the best.

Seriously, drive both if you can. It's not nearly as big of a difference as it used to be. Oh, and make sure you try the manual in stop and go traffic. That's where it's at its most annoying.

Personally, I got the MT, strictly because I love the feeling, rather than any perceived advantages speed-wise.

Oh, a manual will make it that much harder to text and drive, so that's one plus for the MT!

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No, but it does make you a bitch.

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