Automatic?
06-15-2007 | 11:42 PM
#52
Surf Hard, Drive Hard
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Indialantic, Florida
I think the auto, especially having the paddle shifters, gives you the best of both worlds (manual vs. auto). I drive mine in sport mode 100% of the time using the paddle shifters. It allows you to time the shifts at exactly the RPM you want and still leaves one hand free to hold a cup of coffee. 
Try doing that with a manual!
Try doing that with a manual!
06-17-2007 | 08:32 PM
#53
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Joined: Jun 2007
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I like the automatic but it has to be the 07, one reason being is that it's 6 speed. What was mazda thinking when they gave the earlier models only four. I really enjoyed the fact that i can paddle shift, and the down shifts were amazing when making a late apex turn. The auto is not a bad choice and believe more sports cars are going to be paddle based tranny.
06-18-2007 | 10:29 AM
#55
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Rice is Vice.
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: SPARTAAAAA
People can bust on the automatics all they want, but when I bought this car, I didn't do so to street race. I don't care if your 6-speed manual can get you to 60 mph faster than my automatic, it's not like i'm driving a beater 3-cylinder, my car's not slow, your's is faster, congrats. I love my automatic. It's convinient, great-looking, handles like a charm, quick, fun to drive, and last but not least- it suits me.
06-18-2007 | 11:58 AM
#56
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From: Mississauga, ON
I think the auto, especially having the paddle shifters, gives you the best of both worlds (manual vs. auto). I drive mine in sport mode 100% of the time using the paddle shifters. It allows you to time the shifts at exactly the RPM you want and still leaves one hand free to hold a cup of coffee. Try doing that with a manual!
Try doing that with a manual!
06-18-2007 | 01:00 PM
#57
Shakezula, the Mic Rula
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Richmond, VA
People can bust on the automatics all they want, but when I bought this car, I didn't do so to street race. I don't care if your 6-speed manual can get you to 60 mph faster than my automatic, it's not like i'm driving a beater 3-cylinder, my car's not slow, your's is faster, congrats. I love my automatic. It's convinient, great-looking, handles like a charm, quick, fun to drive, and last but not least- it suits me.
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