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Originally Posted by Tromatic
I suspect most of the AT drivers in this thread are over 40. I learned to drive in a three-in-the-tree Rambler, and this is my first AT car. Bet I'm having as much fun as the average MT driver, and there is at least one poster in this thread I would bet is faster in his POS AT than any MT driver here.
It's OK, us older guys understand your ego and self worth depends entirely on your transmission. But then again, you have an FR-S or want one, and are not looking for a transportation appliance anyway.
How is an AT harder to keep out of the dip?
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What is with you older guys being so defensive about driving the AT and talking down to MT drivers?? I hate this forum sometimes.
I like to drive a manual. Maybe when I'm your age I'll get an AT and not care anymore. Maybe MT's won't even exist at that point. I know my dad used to drive nothing but MT's and now he likes AT's... he's also 63 and just doesn't care about that kind of stuff at his age. That's FINE. I don't think anyone here chose the MT because it's "faster" or "manlier" and if you did, well, you suck too. The MT felt much more responsive to me than the AT, more peppier if you will. It was a night and day difference so I chose the MT. Sure it sucks in bumper to bumper traffic but that's the price you pay for MT.
God damn this thread is annoying, why do I keep returning? Why is it suddenly stupid to drive an MT???
EDIT: I also hate paddle shifters since they turn with the steering wheel. Gets awkward when your hands aren't in the right place for them. I didn't like the automatic, fuck me right??