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Originally Posted by regal
OK, my last post I didn't see the OP that you occasionally track and have good experience driving a stick.
One thing to keep in mind is the torque converter can help with turbo lag, just saying if you plan on that.
For you this is a tough decision. A manual generally takes more abuse and will last much longer than an Auto. Its also much less expensive to maintain a manual in general. But in start stop traffic, the clutch, throwout bearing, and slave cylinder will take a beating. Good with the clutch so that will probably not be an issue but the slave cylinder and throw-out bearing will hit more cycles than normal, because you push in/out a million times. Some of the track drivers are reporting better luck with the auto for non-pros, gurus, whatever you want to call it.
It really boils down to how long you want to keep the car. In 100k miles I'll bet my last paycheck that the stick will be worth a lot more than the auto. Like I mentioned in the other thread that its not "easy" to fix an auto especially a 6 speed auto. But if this is a three year car for you thats probably not an issue.
Tough call.
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dead nuts accurate! manual should prove to be more durable over the long term,and as op stated,biggest concern,really,is with the throw-out bearing.
constant in and out movement over time will wear it out,however should still last way over say,150k miles or so! the "slushbox?" well,that's a crap shoot,and when,and if it does go WILL indeed cost much "scratch" to repair,especially a 6-speed "slush" if you do buy the slush,make "gotdamn"
sure you do the fluid changes when called for,and,IF possible,let your wife drive it more often (she will probably keep it in "d" most of the time)and give it a chance to last!..just remember, if the slush breaks out of warranty,you WILL be f**ked! if you don't know how,LEARN to drive "stick" and you will love the difference!..just sayin'
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Originally Posted by russv
Try driving in Lis Angeles in rush hour!
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no thanks! right! forgot about the left coast!