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Old 07-29-2019, 12:29 PM   #577
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Originally Posted by Dadhawk View Post
I think the problem is fuel economy more than power. MT have been handling massive power for years, but when you have to start adding 8 to 10 gears to a transmission to meet/improve fuel economy people lose interest.

I know I have zero interest in driving an MT with more than 4 or maybe 5 gears in it. When my car has as many gears as a semi, give me a DCT or AT.
I actually wouldn't mind a seven speed. I could use an extra gear for the highway, and I prefer aggressive gearing
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