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Originally Posted by Scaldy
I test drove the AT. Even with the paddle set up I found the transmission taking over more than I would like. I understand everyone's beef with a MT in traffic, but I just do what the truckers do. First gear and coast along. It becomes a game of keeping a sensible gap so your space isn't abused vs. not throwing the clutch in. 
I ordered a MT. For me it's the difference between driving and being driven. I think when I get older I will eventually love an AT for ease of use and now gas mileage. |
During your test drive how did the AT take over? Or did you only drive it in D mode? When it is in M mode the only things it does is downshift automatically, it won't upshift to second (for example) if you're only going 1 mile per hour, and it won't let you go from 5th to 1st at 60MPH (or any occasion where a downshift would red line the engine--all of which seem sensible to me.) Is that what you are referring to?