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Originally Posted by whaap
The big thing, to me, with the current Miata, is the rpm's at highway speed are much lower and relaxed with the automatic than they are with the manual.
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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise
Interesting, didn't know that about the gearing. I'm looking for a manual, but lower cruising rpms is definitely a positive for the automatic, especially if you'll be doing a lot of highway miles..
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Expect much the same with the FR-S / BRZ.
Manuals have a direct 1:000 5th gear ratio and a single overdrive ratio - 6th with a 0.767 gear ratio.
Automatics, on the other hand, have a direct 1:000 4th gear ratio and overdrives for both 5th (0.713 gear ratio) and 6th (0.582 gear ratio). In other words, the automatic in 5th is a bit quieter and more relaxed than the manual in 6th, and it's no contest when the automatic hits 6th gear.
This is also a key, vital reason (other than the improved efficiencies of modern automatic torque converters) that FR-S / BRZ automatics get better mileage than manuals.
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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise
Personally, I'm looking for a used, grey, MT, touring, sport package, soft-top Miata. Hard to find around these parts, must be a rare combo..
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Funny, except for the exterior color (mine's Copper Red), you're exactly describing my '08 Miata.