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Old 10-20-2012, 02:34 AM   #106
fatoni
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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter View Post
I love having the manual not only because it is more fun to drive, but I am able to get the most out of every drop of gas. I like going fast just as much as I love hypermiling...current tank is at 38.7mpg over the last 370 miles...so awesome. Moreover, manuals are lighter, smaller, more simple, and are just kind of required for a sports car.

I'm sure the automatic is good, but it sadly isn't a true double clutch...just a torque converted standard.
more and more often autos are getting more and more effecient. its not uncommon to see the autos getting better gas mileage than the comparable manuals
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