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jarviz · 10-23-2013, 11:40 AM

lower your standards and definition for the word 'clean' when it comes to a black car.

FRSGT86 · 10-23-2013, 10:19 PM

Mine's an auto and like everyone else I love it.

It's Raven as well, I've had black cars before, and when they are clean they are beautiful, they just don't stay that way for long!

You'll get used to it after a while, you may not ever like it, but you will get used to it.

dnieves · 10-23-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by indesign

I got the auto. It's less engaging than a manual, but you'll still get the same amount of fun. The auto tranny is pretty responsive and fares pretty well in Auto sport mode or using the paddle and boot shifters.

I wouldn't give up my manual but you have to admit the auto is great for traffic, steep inclines in traffic and cars on your rear bumper and (I can't believe it) mpg! As for black it 's great when it cleaned and polished but any spec of dirt (or even pollen) shows up and eventually so will the swirls. I used to keep a bunch of new micro fiber cloths and bottles of detailer in the trunk of my black Si and wipe it down every so often instead of constantly washing it.

BanzaiZee · 10-23-2013, 10:52 PM

Auto here, too! Honestly, I've always wanted to learn how to drive manual but I haven't made it a high-enough priority. Tried it twice but they were short lessons. Only reason I didn't get a manual was because I wanted to be able to drive it off the lot without ruining/crashing it.. : )))

whataboutbob · 10-23-2013, 11:16 PM

Auto here and loving it. Works great for me in traffic and AutoX.

Frstorm · 10-23-2013, 11:46 PM

Auto here and absolutely love it. I have a firestorm so I feel your pain. I've found a 2 bucket wash every week keeps the car clean

R.S-HawK · 10-24-2013, 12:01 AM

I extensively test drove both the automatic and the manual before making a purchase, and at the end of the day, I settled for the convenience of the automatic with the ability still drive spiritedly by having the capability to shift manually.

More or less, both cars felt identical. And using my car as a daily driver, I still feel strongly about the fact that I made the right purchase even though I initially had a bit of remorse.

If anyone gives me a hard time about having an automatic transmission in a sports car, I usually point them the way of the PDK, 458 Italia and GTR with their DCT systems (not that it's a valid direct comparison, but I'm sure you get the point).

Kelbyat07 · 10-24-2013, 12:08 AM

Yeah my parents also bought me an auto and I still love it. At the end of the day, you still got an FRS haha.

drewbot · 10-24-2013, 12:27 AM

Only regret of the AT is the no launch control.

Other than that, I wish the gear ratios were a little closer to MT, but at the same time really appreciate the tall 6th for 35+ MPG.

R.S-HawK · 10-24-2013, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ae86stunt

Yea, and they still suck for being auto.....

Congratulations on personal opinion.

Sent from my LG G2

TOZER · 10-24-2013, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ae86stunt

Yea, and they still suck for being auto.....

Go educate yourself somewhere.. Out of this thread preferably

campy · 10-24-2013, 09:40 AM

I was driving a Ferrari 360 with flappy paddles the other day and my impression was that the transmission didn't feel very different from that in the FRS.

2thdoc · 10-24-2013, 09:46 AM

Also have an automatic Raven and love it. Need to buy good cleaning products and educate yourself on detailing a car if you want to keep it looking nice. Good luck!

R.S-HawK · 10-24-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campy

I was driving a Ferrari 360 with flappy paddles the other day and my impression was that the transmission didn't feel very different from that in the FRS.

I had a similar experience with the Italia 458.

The automatic transmission on the FR-S is as responsive a unit as I have used, which to me was incredibly suprising for the price.

10-23-2013, 10:19 PM	#16
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Mine's an auto and like everyone else I love it. It's Raven as well, I've had black cars before, and when they are clean they are beautiful, they just don't stay that way for long! You'll get used to it after a while, you may not ever like it, but you will get used to it. __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

10-24-2013, 12:01 AM	#21
R.S-HawK Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '13 Gen Coupe 3.8 R Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 387 Thanks: 52 Thanked 151 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I extensively test drove both the automatic and the manual before making a purchase, and at the end of the day, I settled for the convenience of the automatic with the ability still drive spiritedly by having the capability to shift manually. More or less, both cars felt identical. And using my car as a daily driver, I still feel strongly about the fact that I made the right purchase even though I initially had a bit of remorse. If anyone gives me a hard time about having an automatic transmission in a sports car, I usually point them the way of the PDK, 458 Italia and GTR with their DCT systems (not that it's a valid direct comparison, but I'm sure you get the point). Last edited by R.S-HawK; 10-24-2013 at 12:11 AM.

10-24-2013, 12:08 AM	#22
Kelbyat07 Poor College Kid Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: ~.~ Location: Chicago Posts: 2,801 Thanks: 246 Thanked 2,182 Times in 1,249 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah my parents also bought me an auto and I still love it. At the end of the day, you still got an FRS haha. __________________

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10-23-2013, 11:40 AM	#15
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	lower your standards and definition for the word 'clean' when it comes to a black car.

10-23-2013, 10:52 PM	#18
BanzaiZee Street Ninja Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 287 Thanks: 87 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Auto here, too! Honestly, I've always wanted to learn how to drive manual but I haven't made it a high-enough priority. Tried it twice but they were short lessons. Only reason I didn't get a manual was because I wanted to be able to drive it off the lot without ruining/crashing it.. : )))

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Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Auto here and absolutely love it. I have a firestorm so I feel your pain. I've found a 2 bucket wash every week keeps the car clean

10-24-2013, 12:27 AM	#23
drewbot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S A/T Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,996 Thanks: 1,985 Thanked 1,452 Times in 752 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Only regret of the AT is the no launch control. Other than that, I wish the gear ratios were a little closer to MT, but at the same time really appreciate the tall 6th for 35+ MPG.

10-24-2013, 09:40 AM	#26
campy No rice, no life Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,143 Thanks: 266 Thanked 1,019 Times in 388 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was driving a Ferrari 360 with flappy paddles the other day and my impression was that the transmission didn't feel very different from that in the FRS.

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