What a load of crap. The 5AT is one of the smoothest shifting autos out there, and practically bullet-proof. It has been universally praised by the automotive world for its performance and reliability. There is no history whatsoever of these failing early. And they don't cost anywhere near 6-7K to replace, if you ever have to replace it.

OTOH, the 6MT has several very well known problems. Clutch engagement is very high and you'll have to get some parts replaced multiple times under warranty. Then at 70,001 miles, it starts coming out of your pocketbook.

BigJ, I understand your affection for the 6MT, but please don't just make stuff up when it's so obvious you don't know what you're talking about.

 

Noooo doubt!

What are the nokians worth buckeye? Blizzaks are somewhat cheap depending on the size, never worked with nokians before..

 

you said the coupe only came in awd auto in 2008 and newer right?

 

Blizzaks are cheap if you get WS-60's on a 17" wheel. But then you're also getting the cheapest quality Blizzak. The LM-22 and LM-25 are both much more expensive, anywhere from $155-$195 per tire. Even at $155, that's $620 + shipping + installation. Nokians are more expensive than the WS-60, but cheaper than the LM's. But you'll get more miles/winters out of the Nokians.

Oh, BTW, Nokians are the only all-season tire to qualify for the severe use symbol (mountain and snowflake). Yes, you can drive on them all year, something you could never do on Blizzaks. A few of my siblings have been doing this for years and we all swear by them. I won't drive on any other tire in the winter (and we get lots of snow up here).

 

No, the AWD Coupe didn't arrive until 2009.

 

Alright thanks for the info man. I think when I found my winter car it's getting some nokians haha. I'm not to far from you so we have roughly the same winter. (CRAPPY)

 

well I look at it this way, if its gonan cost $1300+ for tires and rims to help me not crash my $30,000+ car in the snow, its a small price to pay.

im gonna go with the manual, I just cant bring myself to buy the sedan.

 

Yeah that is a bunch of BS. I have a 5AT and I don't regret it one bit. My previous car was a manual 3000GT. The 5AT is smooth as butter. I think I would've regret it if I had gotten a 6MT.

 

The 5AT vs 6MT arguement is pure opinion. We all have our reasons for wanting an auto or manual. I have a car with each, and i'll be the first to say there are days you want to shift, and days you don't want to shift.

So you need to decide for yourself what you want to do. The 5AT is a smooth tranmission and picks it's gear changes quite well. I do not regret having a 5AT at all even thoigh the choice was made for me because I got an AWD sedan. For my needs as a commuter, nothing is more relaxing than sitting in morning traffic sipping my coffee with my seat heaters on and the car in Drive. I commuted 2 years with a manual...and it sucks. You get used to is, but after 1 hour+ of lifting and pressing the clutch, you are tired. I remember actually getting out of the car and feeling physically tired..from shifting and clutching.

So we all have our reasons.

 

did the 2006 coupe come in a auto rwd with the aero package (mainly spoiler)? and if so how was the 2006 auto transmission was it realible as well? did it still have traction control for the winter months? and was it 5 or 6 gears?

 

I have a 06 coupe 5spd AT with aero package and Reat Active Stear. I love auto tranny in this car. It shifts perfectly. I have 57K on the car with no problems.

I also own a 09 FX35 with the new 7spd auto and would pick the old 5spd auto over the new 7spd auto and day.

 

Don't be so sure of yourself. You certainly don't speak for me.

 

I love my auto with the auto stick!! If u feel like shifting u can use the auto shift..I have no complaints..just that I want it faster..lol

 

yea thats my concern doesn't the auto eat up its share of power?

i have to sleep on this and test drive the car i cant make my decision now..

 

Can't answer that, since I've never driven the manual. I doubt the real world times from speed A to speed B would be much different, though. It's all about your preference and what/when the car would be used. I love my auto, but at my age it's mostly about comfort and convenience. Well, as much comfort as one can expect form a coupe, anyway. I do use the manumatic mode (or whatever it's called) when the urge hits, and that keeps me plenty happy when I'm in the mood to shift myself. Plus, as far as shift times go, I swear this auto is one of the "smartest" out there, if that makes sense.