Help!!!What would you prefer: auto or manual? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Eric_86 · 03-11-2015, 06:02 PM

Hi guys, Im doing a research study on automatic vs manual transmission and if you can help me answer the survey questions and vote on auto/manual. i appreciate your help.

1. which type is transmission you prefer? and why?
2. If you purchase another vehicle in the future, what type of transmission would you go for?

Ponwh · 03-11-2015, 06:10 PM

1.manual

It's fun. My first car was a manual. I like being in control of rpms.

2. If. I get a frs, I'd go for manual.
I'd get an auto for everything else

D_Thissen · 03-11-2015, 06:13 PM

I've driven standard for a number of years and enjoy it. If there was a DSG or dual clutch automatic available, I would have a hard time deciding.

Sigh-on-Rice · 03-11-2015, 06:18 PM

FYI. These threads probably give you info you're looking for.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3288
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6485

N_A · 03-11-2015, 06:20 PM

Manual. I'm a control freak. Don't tell me when to shift.

Jesse36m3 · 03-11-2015, 06:32 PM

10 speed.

Bobblehead · 03-11-2015, 06:38 PM

1 Manual. Why? Because I'm a bit of a control freak. I like to choose what gear my car is in without it kicking down or going into a different gear.

2. Manual. Its what I'm used to and after driving manuals for the better part of the last 2 years, they're just a better fit for me.

Eric_86 · 03-11-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigh-on-Rice

FYI. These threads probably give you info you're looking for.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3288
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6485

I know that, but I'd like to have as many as possible voting from members in this forum.

Mr.Impreza · 03-11-2015, 07:00 PM

Manual for a sports car
Automatic/CVT for a business daily car

Eric_86 · 03-11-2015, 07:00 PM

thanks for voting, guys

Tcoat · 03-11-2015, 07:02 PM

This thread could go bad fast so I brought in a referee!

Tcoat · 03-11-2015, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Manual for a sports car
Automatic/CVT for a business daily car

Oh god not a CVT ever!
Got no issues with autos but those damned CVTs with their lack of shift points just freak me out.

Turbo95eg6 · 03-11-2015, 07:47 PM

Good lord, there sure have been a lot of threads like these for "research purposes". Here's a tip OP, don't be that guy in class that writes papers about cars...

Chanpion · 03-11-2015, 07:50 PM

Depends on the car really. There's just cars where the personality fits the transmission or once you exceed a performance figure, I think only a DCT would suffice for me.

View Poll Results: Manual or Automatic
manual	191	77.02%
Automatic	57	22.98%
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Eric_86 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: white FRS Location: Bay area Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Help!!!What would you prefer: auto or manual? Hi guys, Im doing a research study on automatic vs manual transmission and if you can help me answer the survey questions and vote on auto/manual. i appreciate your help. 1. which type is transmission you prefer? and why? 2. If you purchase another vehicle in the future, what type of transmission would you go for?

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D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've driven standard for a number of years and enjoy it. If there was a DSG or dual clutch automatic available, I would have a hard time deciding. __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

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Bobblehead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ (gone) 2016 Ford Fusion SE Location: Western PA Posts: 602 Thanks: 522 Thanked 494 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	1 Manual. Why? Because I'm a bit of a control freak. I like to choose what gear my car is in without it kicking down or going into a different gear. 2. Manual. Its what I'm used to and after driving manuals for the better part of the last 2 years, they're just a better fit for me. __________________

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03-11-2015, 06:10 PM	#2
Ponwh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Earth Posts: 168 Thanks: 20 Thanked 65 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1.manual It's fun. My first car was a manual. I like being in control of rpms. 2. If. I get a frs, I'd go for manual. I'd get an auto for everything else

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N_A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394 Thanks: 115 Thanked 181 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual. I'm a control freak. Don't tell me when to shift.

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Good lord, there sure have been a lot of threads like these for "research purposes". Here's a tip OP, don't be that guy in class that writes papers about cars... __________________ Instagram: stimson

03-11-2015, 07:50 PM	#14
Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on the car really. There's just cars where the personality fits the transmission or once you exceed a performance figure, I think only a DCT would suffice for me.

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