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Originally Posted by Rampant
Umm, I would disagree with you there.
1) Pretty much only rich older guys and Paris Hilton suitors would be able to buy one, and they don't like to shift themselves.
2) Wanrranty claims/repairs will be much less as people can't jack the tranny as easily
3) Given the low production quantity, it would be cost-prohibitive to build 2 transmissions, and the flappy-paddles is the natural choice (see #1)
4) it gives more consistent and slightly better magazine times, which is the most important factor for these ego-stroking owners who will never use 4/10ths of the car
5) The engine revs so quickly, you would be shifting A LOT, and it might get tiring and difficult to keep up. This also allows them to use tighter gear ratios (see #4 above)
I can't see anyone who has driven a flappy-paddle gearbox say it is anywhere near as involving of a driving experience. Nothing can take the place of the feeling of a perfectly executed rev-matched down shift as you dive into a corner. Nothing.
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I don't see the point is. I replied SUB-FT86 that DCT is not the best feeling tranny. It's more like computer control tranny. Supercar like LFA uses single clutch transmission because Lexus want to add more feel to it(supercar). I never say manual transmission is bad or not as good as transmission in LFA. Never.
p.s. I have always loved manual transmission.