Auto vs Manual

[omelet1978]

I bought the manual because my wife can't drive one.

Brilliant :cheers:

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[Chameleon]

LOL. So true! Lucky Charms is girly so I would keep your man card and go with Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :cheers:

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[MyMilkshake...]

Auto might be quicker in a straight line, but round a track or on the streets a manual is SO! Much quicker (if you can use gears well) no comparison at all, an auto gives you so little control, the clutch is one of the most important peddles

 

[Norm Peterson]

Its also called being a forum newbie. I have literally never used a forum until two days ago because i normally just google search stuff and end up getting useless information. I only asked on this thread because ive got a few people regularly writing back and wanted their opinion.

Forums are still populated by people, and people have opinions right along with good (and sometimes not so good or even useless) advice.

But you sure did find a hot-button topic for only your fifth post on any forum ever. Didn't matter that you phrased it a bit differently than most, because sooner or later it was going to pick up the same old trail with the same old arguments.


Some good points have been raised - would you keep using the paddles after the newness has worn off, and would you notice any lag between asking for a shift and the transmission accomplishing it? And there's been the usual disparaging analogies whose only value is in making the thread look bigger in the section list of topics pages.


You will have to drive one to get the only impression that will mean anything to you - after all, you haven't been here long enough to form opinions about anybody else's knowledge or how it might match up with your own outlook.

I have no idea how much automatic transmission driving you have in your background, or how recent it is. That could influence your perceptions in at least a couple of ways. I hadn't driven any paddle-shifted car until three months ago, and when I did - I drove three different cars, none of them Mustangs but all of them very hard - there were things that stuck out like sore thumbs to me (after 40+ years of owning only MT-equipped cars, they'd be deal-breakers) that somebody with an equal length of time driving only automatic transmission cars might never even notice.


Norm

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I bought the manual because my wife can't drive one.

Hahaha, honestly, if my wife would've really wanted to drive it, I would gladly have gone with an auto - she's just not that much into the driving part, but she LOVES the car and that I dig on it so much ... yeah, she's awesome :headband:

I have no idea how much automatic transmission driving you have in your background, or how recent it is. That could influence your perceptions in at least a couple of ways. I hadn't driven any paddle-shifted car until three months ago, and when I did - I drove three different cars, none of them Mustangs but all of them very hard - there were things that stuck out like sore thumbs to me (after 40+ years of owning only MT-equipped cars, they'd be deal-breakers) that somebody with an equal length of time driving only automatic transmission cars might never even notice.

Great post, that's my experience as well. I came from a series of manuals - some great OEM setups, a few tweaked with aftermarket parts, a decent amount of track time around the southeast that also included plenty of autos - and the "traditional" autos just didn't do much for me.

Now, if we're talking a DC setup like in a GTR/M-car/P-car, that really closes the gap and would've made my choice way more difficult (assuming a 6-7 speed DCT + Perf Pack was a reality)

 

[evo8904]

I bought the manual because my wife can't drive one.

Lmao!!! My wife can't drive mine either and it pisses her off.

 

[MTX3106]

I chose the auto based on my daily driving style and if the wife or a DD would need to drive my car. Let s buddy who has a 15 Gt Manual drive mine and he liked the auto and paddle shift.

In Sport mode the engine shifts like you had a manual, no one would know. But I'd pick based on your driving style and use of vehicle. Sitting in Dallas traffic with a manual sucks.. IMO


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[Norm Peterson]

Now, if we're talking a DC setup like in a GTR/M-car/P-car, that really closes the gap and would've made my choice way more difficult (assuming a 6-7 speed DCT + Perf Pack was a reality)

Actually they were F-car, L-car, and P-car . . . in that order. While there is zero question that I'd pick a DCT over a conventional automatic with or without paddles (and may eventually get forced into making such a non-choice), I'd still pick a conventional 3-pedal manual over the DCT.


On edit, I know I'm pretty fortunate to be married to a girl who still doesn't even want to look at cars with automatics.


Norm

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Actually they were F-car, L-car, and P-car . . . in that order. While there is zero question that I'd pick a DCT over a conventional automatic with or without paddles (and may eventually get forced into making such a non-choice), I'd still pick a conventional 3-pedal manual over the DCT.


On edit, I know I'm pretty fortunate to be married to a girl who still doesn't even want to look at cars with automatics.


Norm

Yeah, in the end, I _probably_ would've still gone with the manual if a DCT was an option - this isn't a DD, so I didn't have to factor in daily/traffic/commuting, and ultimately I wanted the most engaging driving experience.

Sounds like fun with the various Letter-cars

 

[dcasandman]

I hate it, but I'm only looking at Autos because my wife will need to drive it when I need the kiddo hauler. She can drive a manual, but bitches about it non stop doing all her mommy chores for the day. I've driven 3 auto equipped cars now and I think it turns the GT more into a C63 style grand touring car. I'd like to have both dependent on what I was doing for the day and mood. I am worried about the Autos longevity if I go to a road coarse though a couple times/year.

 

[Martman GT]

I've owned 3 other Mustang GT's and a Cobra, and all have had manual trans. When I went to the dealership to drive a 2015, I drove the manual to see if operating the clutch would bother my knee (I had a total knee replacement of the left knee and it didn't go so well). I enjoyed the test drive and was surprised how light the clutch felt. When it came time to actually buy the car, I thought back to how much my knee hurt the night after the test drive, and also when my knee is really being a turd how I wouldn't be able to drive at all. I made the smart decision and went with the automatic. I have the 3.55 gears and so far, couldn't be more happy. The car is very responsive, gets great fuel economy, and is just plain fun to drive. It reminds me a lot or my 2003 Lightning, but with better ride quality. I like the paddle shifters, but find I don't use them much because the tranny does a good job of being where it needs to be. Like a previous poster mentioned, the paddle shifters aren't as responsive as a true manual which may be another reason I don't use them much.
Hope this is helpful to what you're trying to find out.

 

[dwroth]

I have a manual... But I still like to wear women's underwear... On my face

You, sir, clearly should be steering a GT350R!!

 

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[fionic]

since when is driving about shifting faster? manual is more fun. period.

 

[blitzburgh]

in a perfect world you would be banned for 2 weeks as soon as you type Auto Vs Manual

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