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Old 12-07-2011, 12:34 AM   #228
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Originally Posted by tranzformer View Post
I commuted for several years in Chicago traffic in a manual without problems. You know what, I actually prefer it. Didn't have to constantly keep my foot on the brakes like I would in an auto. Could just accel up to 5-10mph as traffic was slowly moving, then throw it into neutral and let the car coast down until I had to hit the brakes.
That is EXACTLY how you drive manual in heavy traffic. And also why auto isn't easier in hard traffic. Thank you.

And didn't anyone see the Autoblog review? The automatic BRZ sounded less awesome in the cabin. They engine note is notably subdued in the cabin for the auto during the high rpms.
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