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Old 12-30-2009 | 09:56 AM
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I might be mistaken, but I seem to remember reading some car reviews of Porches or some other high-end cars, where the 0 - 60 times were actually quicker with the AT model than the MT version. Was I dreaming that, or did anyone else see that? If so, their "slush boxes" must have kickass "slush" in them! So, if so, what do those who say AT's will NEVER equal MT's say to that?
Old 12-30-2009 | 12:05 PM
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the auto in a porsche is not the auto in rx8.

1/4 mile for the rx8, which is all about acceleration..
MT: 14.4
AT: 16.0
04-05 AT: 17? im not sure.

so, take what you want from that.

and i see so many people confusing the automated manuals, like porsches PDK or bmws SMG, for a slushbox. they are NOT the same.
Old 12-30-2009 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
...i see so many people confusing the automated manuals, like porsches PDK or bmws SMG, for a slushbox. they are NOT the same.
Exactly right. Not the same animal.
Old 12-30-2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
the auto in a porsche is not the auto in rx8.

1/4 mile for the rx8, which is all about acceleration..
MT: 14.4
AT: 16.0
04-05 AT: 17? im not sure.

so, take what you want from that.

and i see so many people confusing the automated manuals, like porsches PDK or bmws SMG, for a slushbox. they are NOT the same.
I know there is no comparison, and I know about the automated manuals. But I was responding to those who were making general statements dissing ALL automatic transmissions. You're right - they are NOT all the same!
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