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Originally Posted by mit_peid
After reading through this entire thread, I have come to realize the people who described their case for the AT are a lot more eloquent and convincing compared to the people who cannot let go of their MT's (just because it is all they've ever known). The MT crew have resorted to name calling and simple-minded "it is like this because it is like this" argument. There comes a time and place when machine can do things almost as good as us, and I think we are there. The AT is not a replacement for the MT, but who cares. I have a deposit down on a white FR-S AT coming in next week and have been losing sleep over if I should go AT or MT. After reading through this thread, considering my needs of a DD and living in Los Angeles, I don't think I'd have any problems (or lack of fun) driving around a FR-S AT.
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As an MT owner I think you're 100% right on this. No it's not right to judge people based on their decision but there's nothing wrong with either AT or MT guys explaining why they chose what they chose.
Regarding the bolded part, I agree but I don't....It's not about being better or worse, for the MT guys it's the more visceral feeling you get out of a standard transmission. Same thing with drive by wire. Drive by wire can save fuel better than a real throttle with my foot actuating it but that doesn't mean it's necessarily better from the perspective of an enthusiast that wants the most visceral feeling possible.
I love my MT but I'd really like to try out an AT. I wouldn't switch but I just want to try so I can experience the hype, everyone seems very impressed with it.