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Old 06-16-2011, 05:11 AM   #137
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6 speed manual with 3 pedals.

The power output (low) of the car means that a dual clutch car won't really enjoy any real benefit. Slightly faster shifts, sure, but that helps a lot more when there's a turbo involved, since it keeps the boost all the way up. Additionally, a dual clutch transmission is about 100lbs heavier, so in a lower output non-turbo car, it may actually make it slower.

Also...having a manual transmissions greatly reduces the likelyhood of have somebody who can't drive worth a crap behind the wheel of my car.
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