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Originally Posted by bneale
The Auto has been known to shift faster then a regular manual. So in terms of shifting performance, one can argue that the Auto is better in some scenarios.
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Quite true, it may shift faster, but that's only one part of performance equation. Gearing is another.
What we really need is a review where they test the auto and the manual back-to-back under the same conditions.
The closest I've seen (please correct me if you know of other reviews) are the tests in Evo magazine. The first test with an auto-equiped BRZ was kind of lack luster, and the follow up test with a manual FR-S reported better results. But that wasn't a proper back-to-back test with same driver, same conditions, etc.
Anyway, either transmission is housed in a great car, and that's what counts!
