What would you do?

[Evolvd]

You can still do remote start on a manual. The trick is finding an installer who will do it and then remembering to leave it in neutral all the time.

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[Kashawy]

The question should be, are you stuck in traffic daily?

I spend an average of 2-2.5 hours commuting every day in stop-and-go traffic. I drive a DSG auto and it's already frustrating and tiring. Can't imagine how it would be with a manual transmission.

 

[Trent W]

The question should be, are you stuck in traffic daily?

I spend an average of 2-2.5 hours commuting every day in stop-and-go traffic. I drive a DSG auto and it's already frustrating and tiring. Can't imagine how it would be with a manual transmission.

It can be but honestly the 1st gear in my gt creeps at like 2-5 mph without touching the gas. even up hills. You get used to it and it just becomes second nature and you don't even notice it. Stop and go traffic is going to be annoying regardless of what your driving.... And now that i have an exhaust i can just pop the throttle whenever i want if i need to hear the beautiful music that the 5.0 makes. Personally I think all people should have manuals in cars. It forces people to not have a free hand to have a phone or whatever other crap they think they should be doing other than paying attention to the road. I cant tell you how many times Ive almost been ran over by someone texting/talking on there phone when i was on my motorcycle! Mostly in stop and go traffic. Usually I don't care what people do in there cars if im in another steel cage with a seat belt. So do it for Motorcyclists everywhere

 

[Keyser_Soze]

I find myself in a bit of a quandry and thought a little good natured discussion could be fun. So, I am going to present you with 3 different options. Please indicate which you would choose and why. In actuality I know what I'm going to do, but who knows maybe somebody can change my mind. First, a little back story; I currently drive a 2010 Malibu 2LT. It's a nice enough car, but not much fun. I do however enjoy some of the creature comforts like remote start (comes in handy during the summer in TX). I am at the point where I'd be able to break even on a trade. I have just over a year of payments left. I will not have more than one car payment at a time. I also really want the Mustang to be manual. But, I'm not sure I want to drive stick every day. Taking all that information into account, I have the following options.

A.) Trade the Malibu now for a 2015 manual GT:
Pro: I get the car I want now.
Con: The Mustang is my only car, losing the ease and comfort of an automatic daily driver.

2.) Wait, pay off the Bu, then buy a Mustang (possibly a slightly used one by then)
Pro: Best of both worlds. Have dedicated DD to drive and perform mundane life duites, i.e. taking dogs to the vet.
Con: Like Tom Petty said "Waiting is the hardest part"

iii.) Trade now for an auto GT
Pro: Get a Mustang now, and retain the ease and comfort of having an auto DD.
Con: Not exactly the car I want. My Malibu has paddle shifter types things, and while I really enjoyed them on the Gallardo that I drove, in the Malibu they leave me longing for the feeling of slamming through the gears.

So, what say you? What would you do in this situation.

1 or 3. No need to own two cars, and the Mustang is a fine DD. No remote start with manual - just don't get black seats. As long as traffic isn't >40% of your driving, manual will be fine. It's only annoying after standing still for a half an hour or so.

 

[smitty]

#2. As a matter of fact I just got done doing #2 :lol:

 

[SDEcoBoost]

Let be begin by saying I lived in Denton and drove to an office complex in Irving, every day for four years. I drove an automatic Chrysler Crossfire until 2 days before I retired and purchased my 4th Mustang, a 2007 GT.CS, manual. I drove it for a week,in the DFW area, before returning to South Dakota. It was a miserable week. You and I both know traffic is a nightmare and you can be in stop and go for hours due some idiot rear ending another idiot, on 35.

This one has to be your call. Take a week and keep track of your traffic patterns/drive times, including all the stop and go (I HATE I-35!!) Then make your decision. If you don't think sitting in traffic for a couple of hours, moving that clutch pedal every few minutes isn't problem go for it.

My current EB is an auto and the only one out of the 7 Mustangs I have owned, as well as the cars I owned during 13 years overseas (autos were unheard of at the time). I purchased it because of traffic and the majority of my driving is on Interstate with no shifting after we hit speed. But I still prefer a manual...just too much traffic anymore for it to be fun.

Buying this car will be an emotional decision, so take some time, since you will be living with it every day.

I don't miss the DFW traffic, but I do miss the area and the food.

 

[Sal33n]

Two cars are better than one. Wait the year. Hopefully they will make any subtle changes to next year's model after feedback from 2015 owners and make it better, plus it will have the new version of Myfordtouch that current owners will not be able to upgrade to. This is what I am doing. I have my caddy as a daily driver and want the mustang for fun and vacation road trips. I hate waiting as much as the next person, but I really like the idea of two cars and not putting unnecessary work miles on a car I want to keep "special".

 

[Kashawy]

I find myself in a bit of a quandry and thought a little good natured discussion could be fun. So, I am going to present you with 3 different options. Please indicate which you would choose and why. In actuality I know what I'm going to do, but who knows maybe somebody can change my mind. First, a little back story; I currently drive a 2010 Malibu 2LT. It's a nice enough car, but not much fun. I do however enjoy some of the creature comforts like remote start (comes in handy during the summer in TX). I am at the point where I'd be able to break even on a trade. I have just over a year of payments left. I will not have more than one car payment at a time. I also really want the Mustang to be manual. But, I'm not sure I want to drive stick every day. Taking all that information into account, I have the following options.

A.) Trade the Malibu now for a 2015 manual GT:
Pro: I get the car I want now.
Con: The Mustang is my only car, losing the ease and comfort of an automatic daily driver.

2.) Wait, pay off the Bu, then buy a Mustang (possibly a slightly used one by then)
Pro: Best of both worlds. Have dedicated DD to drive and perform mundane life duites, i.e. taking dogs to the vet.
Con: Like Tom Petty said "Waiting is the hardest part"

iii.) Trade now for an auto GT
Pro: Get a Mustang now, and retain the ease and comfort of having an auto DD.
Con: Not exactly the car I want. My Malibu has paddle shifter types things, and while I really enjoyed them on the Gallardo that I drove, in the Malibu they leave me longing for the feeling of slamming through the gears.

So, what say you? What would you do in this situation.

I have to agree with what most of the people said, you do not need 2 cars, and I think the Mustang is a fine DD.

Honestly, I'd go for #3.

It can be but honestly the 1st gear in my gt creeps at like 2-5 mph without touching the gas. even up hills. You get used to it and it just becomes second nature and you don't even notice it. Stop and go traffic is going to be annoying regardless of what your driving.... And now that i have an exhaust i can just pop the throttle whenever i want if i need to hear the beautiful music that the 5.0 makes. Personally I think all people should have manuals in cars. It forces people to not have a free hand to have a phone or whatever other crap they think they should be doing other than paying attention to the road. I cant tell you how many times Ive almost been ran over by someone texting/talking on there phone when i was on my motorcycle! Mostly in stop and go traffic. Usually I don't care what people do in there cars if im in another steel cage with a seat belt. So do it for Motorcyclists everywhere

The only time I drove a MT is when I first started taking lessons for my license. I was U21 and I wasn't allowed an Automatic. Soon that law changed and I switched to Automatic straight away and got my license.

The Manual was fun, but it was terrible in traffic and (as a beginner) the car would stall whenever I come to a complete stop (U-turn, roundabout etc.) which was really embarrassing.

Maybe it's different now with "Creep Mode" but I still think it would be too much in daily traffic.

 

[JeffreyDJ]

I'd say option #2, but I didn't even do that myself - I went straight to "my option #1". lol

 

[sldghmr]

Not exactly the car I want. My Malibu has paddle shifter types things, and while I really enjoyed them on the Gallardo that I drove, in the Malibu they leave me longing for the feeling of slamming through the gears.

So, what say you? What would you do in this situation.

Ok, someone please tell me that I'm missing something here.... is there another Gallardo besides Lamborghini's???? DUDE! How do you go from driving a Gallardo to a Malibu????? I can empathize with your feelings!! (really hope I used that word correctly)

My suggestion, if you're anywhere near Gallardo money, is to get the Mustang as your DD, and get back into a supercar!! (I'm thinking #3 for you...)

Good luck any which way you decide to go....

 

[justindo]

I vote for #2 because I'm a big fan of having multiple cars, especially if your commute is in traffic and you have dogs. Your Impala is probably only worth about a third of what you paid for it, but it's a good, practical, safe, reliable car that you bought new and have taken care of. Keep it and drive it into the ground and buy a 2016 or 2017 GT in a year for the weekends.

 

[PamAndJim]

Haven't checked back here in a while. Here are a few responses/additional insight.

Two cars, while not needed would be "nice" In addition to the aforementioned reasoning, there are a few factors. First, we get a good amount of hail here in DFW and I've had to have significant repairs ($1,600 - $3,000) in 2 of the last 4 years. I'd much rather let my Malibu take the pounding than a brand new Mustang. But, I do realize that things like this are the reason that I have insurance. Secondly, I do plan to do a lot of mods on my own. While I am mechanically proficient, I don't have a ton of experience in dealing with things like suspension (I plan to install my own springs) So, I am slow. I like the idea of being able to walk away mid-install and come back later not having to depend on that car to get to work the next day. Also, we don't get much snow down here, but do occasionally get ice storms (before you guys from the north give me crap, I am from Chicago and spent many winters driving there. Driving through snow is much different than driving on an inch and a half thick sheet of ice). This is a huge deal because it doesn't happen too often and I usually wind up staying home with my daughter because the schools close. Obviously the idea of being able to keep the Stang clean and not have to drive it during inclement weather is cool too. All of these things would be "nice" and while none are deal breakers, they certainly factor in the decision.

I don't deal with much traffic during my commute (SDEcoBoost, I also work in Irving but commute from near Flower Mound - I'm in Lantana if you're familiar with the area). There are a couple spots where it slows down, but nothing to bad. Luckily I don't have to deal with 35.

sldghmr: I drove a Gallardo... once... for an hour . I am certainly nowhere near super car money. I'm more like base model GT money Maybe, I'll splurge for a Premium.

 

[Branden]

The question should be, are you stuck in traffic daily?

I spend an average of 2-2.5 hours commuting every day in stop-and-go traffic. I drive a DSG auto and it's already frustrating and tiring. Can't imagine how it would be with a manual transmission.

I think the biggest question is are you stuck in daily traffic AND what's your average MPH?

My drive to work has an average speed of like 30, which just wasn't fun in a manual. Going 0-20 and stopping only to do that 20 times wasn't fun in my 2011 manual GT, so my 2015 GT is an auto. I miss the stick at times, but I still really enjoy the car.

 

[PamAndJim]

I would say the average speed is 45-55. But, there are a couple areas where I get up to 65+. There are probably 6-8 stoplights and about a half mile section that gets pretty congested. Other than that, it's not too bad. There's even a small stretch of freeway where I can stretch the cars legs if I need to blow off some stuck in traffic steam

 

[fionic]

I DD my GT PP. Not a big deal at all. Don't miss auto-tranny at all.

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