Auto vs Manual

[Mgsouthwest2001]

I have had 5 mustangs. 3 have been manuals (including the one I have now) and 2 were automatics. The last automatic I had was a 13 5.0. I got rid of the car after only 7 months because of my disappointment with the automatic. What bothered me was the car just didn't feel like a 420 horse car to me. It didn't pull as hard or put me back in the seat like I thought it should. Now it was fast, but what I am saying is that if felt like it was weaker from a torque standpoint. In owning that car I honestly felt like the 5.0 was massively overrated and over hyped. THEN, I later test drove 2 14 manual 5.0's and was like WOW! Now I get it! All that motor needed was the right transmission. The manual was a torque monster. It flew and put me back in the seat WAY more than that automatic did. Felt night and day stronger. So, when I started shopping for a 15, I never even considered the automatic. I knew what I wanted. It was manual or nothing for me. Now, I don't fault those who want an automatic. To each their own. It is still a mustang and is a cool car. I don't believe that a transmission choice is reflective of someone's manhood or some junk like that. But to me, manual is the way to go in the 5.0.

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[steven]

its nice car that is quick with either trans, both have thier ups and downs...you will like either one no matter what trans you chose...that said i have an auto and dont miss my manual at all when sitting in houston traffic

 

[Stang55]

I test drove both transmissions to make the decision, on the test drive the manual was fun so I got it in manual, but some days in traffic I wish I made the other choice, other days when hooning around I love the manual

 

[martin]

I think I read that the Porche 911 and BMW M series will be AT only

 

[MikeyV]

Norm, if you're talking about the new Chargers, they're 4 doors, you know that.

You guys know what I mean. I'm from goddamn 'Merica, and I don't cotton to the European definition of a sports car...which is what? Something with 2 seats and a four-banger?

A 911 has rear seats...so there's that.

I have a hard time underatanding why someone would want a brutish, highly visceral car, but not want to row their own gears.

For me, it's the best part of waking up each day. :cheers:

 

[blitzburgh]

I test drove both transmissions to make the decision, on the test drive the manual was fun so I got it in manual, but some days in traffic I wish I made the other choice, other days when hooning around I love the manual

WTH is "Hooning" do you need to be "On Boil" to be Hooning?

 

[5ABI VT]

I test drove both transmissions to make the decision, on the test drive the manual was fun so I got it in manual, but some days in traffic I wish I made the other choice, other days when hooning around I love the manual

Some days you hear the song 'I feel like a woman' on the radio and find yourself singing along .. :lol:

 

[dcasandman]

Looks like you also wear spandex so add that to your list

Yup, I'm an Ironman in spandex.

 

[martin]

http://on.wsj.com/1WNLOET

I drive a manual because I want to, not have to

 

[MagneticA]

Love reading all this. Surprised we don't argue over the joys of manually changing the stations versus using voice commands.

 

[martin]

I change the stations on the steering wheel

 

[jtmat]

I change the stations on the steering wheel

I'm angry at that comment.

Not sure how you dare to even post that.

 

[martin]

I'm angry at that comment.

Not sure how you dare to even post that.

I was answering the post above

 

[jtmat]

I was answering the post above

Crap... I forgot the ... I was making a joke. Sorry. ;)

 

[martin]

Crap... I forgot the ... I was making a joke. Sorry. ;)

My stupidity. It is funny. What do you think of the WSJ article?

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