Houstons_Problem

I also didn't say that I am pretty stubborn and nothing would stop me from trying to beat you in an auto on a drag strip.

provofam

I'm probably one of those guys that looks at another musclecar and see's the auto and goes "too bad it's not a manual". It's just because when I look at other cars I like, I think about what it would be like to drive it. I've always enjoyed driving a manual so when I see a car I really like I always like seeing it as a standard. Goofy I know but I can't help myself. As far driving in traffic, I live in the suburbs of Chicago and drive in traffic quite a bit, but I still enjoy my manual. My first car was a 71' 340 Dodge Demon and it had an auto. I loved the hell out of that car and still wish I had it today, but I do remember wishing that it was a manual at the time I owned it. I really don't have anything against auto's it's just that I prefer being able to do the shifting myself. Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but it's your car and as long as you enjoy it (manual or auto) who cares.

cmdr_anomic

my only problem with auto's is when you are doing 50mph and floor it then feel it go from 4th-3rd-SECOND!!!!!!!!!!! i dont have an auto in my stang so i dont know if they do this, but hiting a corner and have the cur lurch through a couple gears really pisses me off.

stealth_GT

^^ you can just downshift into 3rd and it gets it right in the power band (@50mph)

It's obviously not as precise as an actual standard but it works better then just flooring it when you need extra power ( but not all the power to the wheels at once lol.)

It's annoying though because depending on the speed/downshift/gear the tires might lurch violently because of excessive engine braking. Just gotta be aware of how the auto reacts.