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Originally Posted by shawnperolis
Could people please stop saying that "exotic sports cars use automatic transmissions!!!!" because that just isn't true. Sports cars have automated manual transmissions with very sophisticated dual clutch systems. This is very different than the slushbox in the FRS/BRZ.
I'm not saying anything is wrong with buying the auto, but don't justify it based on a misconception.
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that's because people who buy exotic sports cars are not actually automotive enthusiasts. they are rich old people who don't care about the car for performance reasons as much as it is a status symbol. Many high end cars don't even offer manuals anymore like Ferrari because the dual clutch automated manuals are faster now. As an enthusiast I could never replace the connected feeling you get while rowing your own gears with the minuscule amount of lap time saved.