Raptor2k

Or so you hope?

therm8

Clearly...

I've owned 3 MT cars out of 6 total. I've driven the 6MT 8 a few times. I think I know if I'm missing something. But thanks for your fantastic input.

Btw, sticks are good for also.

There's much more to enjoying the drive than rowing through the gears. Though I can do that as well. Maybe you'll see that in a few years.

Raptor2k

Could you help a guy out and elaborate?

therm8

How about a mountain road, full of turns. A test of driving skill where you try to hit every turn just right. Both hands on the wheel, with gear selection at your fingertips (literally). Good music on the stereo, windows down, sunroof open, just enjoying each and every apex. Don't you guys worry about me at all. I enjoy my car just fine.

I can enjoy a road like this MT or AT:

Raptor2k

Eh....curvy mountains aren't everywhere

Moleman

YEAH!!!! My very first thread and I started a flame war!

I've driven a stick for 20+ years, and there are advantages and disadvantages. I burned out a clutch at Dodger stadium, where the entrance to the parking lot is about a 30 degree grade with bumper-to-bumper stop-and-go traffic, and I know others who have experienced the same kind of thing.

I was pretty amazed at the amount of control the paddle shifters gave me. Not the real thing, but an incredible simulation.

What it boils down to is that marriage is compromise. Would I prefer a stick? Probably, but I think it's still a great car with auto.

Tim Benton

Agreed...last sentence is a good one. We got the auto since my wife will be driving it daily. Do I wish I had a stick...nah, if I want to do that I can hop in my FD and go for a spin.

Tim

snizzle

Well said, I own an AT b/c I couldn't drive a stick at the time of purchase but I still love the car and have since driven the MT. The paddle shifters are great fun through the twisties. It's still an 8 people.

Why must all you MT pushers try to convince AT owners that they should be miserable w/their cars?

Raptor2k

@ Moleman: lol, I don't see a flame war

@ Tim: Well, that's different

@snizzle: I'm not trying to make you miserable, I'm just hoping you trade in your AT for an MT

It's just that the rx8 is my first car and I had a tough time deciding between MT and AT. I got the MT, learned stick on it, and could not be happier with my decision, when I know I would of regretted getting the AT. That was just my situation though, and I understand it can be different for others. Still, if I had a spouse, I'd do my best to persuade her to get the MT.

Jeager76

Yea, well he *points said AT drivers are p*ssies...

and he *points at another said MT guys ********** to gregorian monk chanting

*sits back, pops a beer and watches a westside story fight erupt.

*giggles.

StealthFox

raptor2k your first car with stick and you're already an eliteist?

StealthFox

oh yeah and i say get whatever you want or whatever fits your situation best(ie your wife will be driving the car or w/e) and to each his own...