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armythug · 02-29-2012, 05:15 AM

I'm starting to see and read about all these new cars coming out that have really good automatic transmissions. and I must admit, manual shifting occasionally annoys me in stop and go traffic. I won't be tracking or drag-racing either. I have heard nothing but praise about the paddle shifting. I think that I will test drive before I buy this car. If I blindly order a manual, I MAY REGRET IT. cant believe I just typed that. I owe it to myself to at least TRY that automatic first.

Nafe · 02-29-2012, 05:48 AM

I will be getting a manual for sure. I don't like autos.
I will be driving mine fairly hard, so the traffic annoyance is a compromise I am happy to make

UAM · 03-01-2012, 04:11 AM

Simple. Do what makes you happy. Its your money, your car.

fitftw · 03-11-2012, 12:13 AM

If you drive in mostly traffic, why would you want to buy a sports car? If I was commuting in rush hour traffic, I'd buy a first-gen Honda Insight, and keep the sports car for the weekends.

Turbowned · 03-13-2012, 01:38 PM

Just think how buff your left leg will get from all that in-traffic clutching

They call it MANual for a reason!

alluringreality · 03-13-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

They call it MANual for a reason!

Sure

Bristecom · 03-13-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitftw

If you drive in mostly traffic, why would you want to buy a sports car? If I was commuting in rush hour traffic, I'd buy a first-gen Honda Insight, and keep the sports car for the weekends.

I hear this arguement a lot. I've had a manual sports car for 6 years and fairly often drive in traffic but never once did I think, "I wish I had an automatic." Now there were times I wish I had a dual clutch transmission so I could accelerate/shift quicker. But for a car like this, where the purpose is fun, you have to go manual. Although, the automatic downshift blipping does seem pretty sweet.

Do Boy · 03-15-2012, 02:53 PM

Gotta get a manual!!!

aLiskov · 03-16-2012, 02:59 PM

This car is made to be enjoyed and joy only comes from manuals. It's all about real driving. If I was in your position though, I would have probably opted in for the auto as well. I just posted a thread with the official mpg, it gets 3 more in the city and 4 more in the highway. It will help you a lot.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=157344

In terms of fun, the manual, I suspect, will have extremely sporty gear ratios which won't let that smile get off your face.

SL · 03-30-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aLiskov

This car is made to be enjoyed and joy only comes from manuals.

this is true, the auto box Ferraris and Lambo i've driven were sh*t and were no fun at all to drive..

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02-29-2012, 05:15 AM	#15
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm starting to see and read about all these new cars coming out that have really good automatic transmissions. and I must admit, manual shifting occasionally annoys me in stop and go traffic. I won't be tracking or drag-racing either. I have heard nothing but praise about the paddle shifting. I think that I will test drive before I buy this car. If I blindly order a manual, I MAY REGRET IT. cant believe I just typed that. I owe it to myself to at least TRY that automatic first. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

03-16-2012, 02:59 PM	#23
aLiskov Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual for pure driving experience. This car is made to be enjoyed and joy only comes from manuals. It's all about real driving. If I was in your position though, I would have probably opted in for the auto as well. I just posted a thread with the official mpg, it gets 3 more in the city and 4 more in the highway. It will help you a lot. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=157344 In terms of fun, the manual, I suspect, will have extremely sporty gear ratios which won't let that smile get off your face.

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02-29-2012, 05:48 AM	#16
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will be getting a manual for sure. I don't like autos. I will be driving mine fairly hard, so the traffic annoyance is a compromise I am happy to make

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UAM Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 370TT, 2013 FRS Location: Cali Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Simple. Do what makes you happy. Its your money, your car.

03-11-2012, 12:13 AM	#18
fitftw Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1996 Mazda Miata 2,000lbs Location: NJ Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you drive in mostly traffic, why would you want to buy a sports car? If I was commuting in rush hour traffic, I'd buy a first-gen Honda Insight, and keep the sports car for the weekends.

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