If it were fine it wouldn't need a fluid swap right away now would it?
What are the plus sides to a manual in your opinion? It really comes down to weighing out the choices.
Less weight
Oh man, that's a lot of pros. I'd suggest you test drive both. I have a manual and dont really do any racing so it's held up just fine. Like others have said, it s kinda of notchy when cold but thats about it for me.
Manual transmissions aren't the best thing in the world when you start beating the piss out of them, dumping the clutch at the track, and putting power down.
I learned that lesson too. I'm a stick shift purist and bought a PP, after a couple months hated it and took it back and traded for an auto...
99% of Mustang owners never take their car to the "strip" (not "track") and don't "beat the piss out of them, dumping the clutch at the track". And with the money that would be spent on all the parts, equipment, tires, etc. that it takes to go drag racing, the cost of a clutch is a minimal concern.
^This. I'm surprised how many people still go on a forum and ask which they should buy: manual or automatic. That is such a personal decision. I love driving stick and have hardly owned any AT's, but everyone is different.
I second this.Please do not street race.
Well, first of all, a fluid swap is a rather minor deal (although I agree it would be nice to have better fluid from the factory). Secondly, it's not like the MT82 is total garbage without it. Yes, the shifts are clunkier than I'd like, but it's far from the worst-shifting new car I've driven (that honor goes to the new WRX).If it were fine it wouldn't need a fluid swap right away now would it?
Rev the engine anytime you want.
Well I don't care what 99% of Mustang owners do. I do take mine to the "strip" and do "beat the piss out of it, dumping the clutch".
What's the scoop on the '18 model? I'm reading the thread now but wow, quite a few pages.
