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Thats not true. Maybe super cars because of the double-clutch which is amazing technology, but the automatic tranny on our cars doesn't come close to that. It would be far to expensive/complicated to put that in cars around our price range.
Plus, there's a tactile sensation that cannot ever be replaced. It is so much more satisfying working through the gears, then clicking some paddle. Even companies like Lamborghini are still releasing models with standard manual transmission for this purpose. Any real enthusiast prefers a standard manual.
Plus, there's a tactile sensation that cannot ever be replaced. It is so much more satisfying working through the gears, then clicking some paddle. Even companies like Lamborghini are still releasing models with standard manual transmission for this purpose. Any real enthusiast prefers a standard manual.
Meeeeh, I'm going to have to disagree with that one. I don't think it's the enthusiast thats changed, it's the cars of today that have. The R35, Evo MR, Lambo's, Ferraries, etc are ONLY being offered in "automatic". These just so happened to be cars that a true enthusiast go for.
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I understand what you mean, back in the days I did calculus without a calculator, now they are graphing calculators that does everything; however, it still requires thinking, knowledge and understanding to make the correct inputs that yeild the correct answers. I hope you see my analogy.
Last edited by Sacch; Dec 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM.
But then people would compain that it's too expensive and that much power isn't needed.....and that they should have made it with less power so that it would be more affordable........
Thats not true. Maybe super cars because of the double-clutch which is amazing technology, but the automatic tranny on our cars doesn't come close to that. It would be far to expensive/complicated to put that in cars around our price range.
Plus, there's a tactile sensation that cannot ever be replaced. It is so much more satisfying working through the gears, then clicking some paddle. Even companies like Lamborghini are still releasing models with standard manual transmission for this purpose. Any real enthusiast prefers a standard manual.
Plus, there's a tactile sensation that cannot ever be replaced. It is so much more satisfying working through the gears, then clicking some paddle. Even companies like Lamborghini are still releasing models with standard manual transmission for this purpose. Any real enthusiast prefers a standard manual.
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What does being over the 300hp mark have anything to do with it. I rather have a lightweight car with less horsepower then vice-versa anyways. Really looking forward to seeing the ft-86 and its subaru sister.
Interesting, didn't know about this. I'll have to look into it some more.
I remember I was at a car meet once a while back. This guy in a White G35 was parked in front of Hooters and the guy who owns it was sitting in the car. A group of girls walked by and said nice car. He had a big azz smile on his face. Then one of the girls got a closer looked and said, "it's an automatic?".
hahahahah. You should have seen how embarrassed he was. Not sure why he got embarrassed though. It's just an automatic.
^^ LOL wow ahaha... I have a 6mt know but when I had the 5AT I would get the same comment but not from girls... Someone would said nice car ... Is it stick? I would be like No automatic.... They would take a pause and that right there killed the conversation LOL ... Yeah I don't really get why it matters if its automatic or manual... It's just a driving preference.