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I'm planning on getting an 07 GT in the spring but would like to go with an automatic. What options do I have to get similar performance to the manual but still retain the everyday driveability?
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RE: Newbie Question
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Why would you want to go slower?
Why would you want to go slower?
To the original poster - welcome to MF! I have a 2005 4.0L/auto vert and a 2006 4.0L/5-spd coupe. When I had a tune/CAI on the auto, it shifted MUCH better. Very happy with it. The 5-spd is more fun to drive, but the auto shouldn't be discounted. You should drive both before deciding, that way you won't have any regrets.
Bill Jr.
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RE: Newbie Question
I had the same dilema when purchasing my O6. Been a manual fan all my life but given where I live and traffic I looked at the automatic. Still a manual fan but went with the auto as I found the exact car I wanted and the only option missing was the 5sp. Stock the auto to me was a bit sluggish so thanks to the information on this forum I went with the CAI/Tune and 3.73 gears and I am not disappointed. It's a completely different car (after the tune) as far as shifting as I can consistently chirp the tires on 1-2 and 2-3 shifts now.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I have also owned manual cars for most of my life but I wanted something easier to drive. I may have to get a stick because I definately want this car to perform.
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RE: Newbie Question
Welcome to the forums!!
I have a manual, and love it. I only drive about 10 miles a day or so, with no freeway....
Before I bought, I test drove an auto, and really wasn't impressed. However, a couple of weeks ago, I have the opportunity to drive a Shelby GT-H, which of course has an automatic.....If I had been able to drive that before I bought, I may have gone the other way. I was very surprised with the performance with the Ford Racing CAI and tune. It was bit sluggish from a dig, but I believe that could be tuned out. After all, it is a rental..
But beyond that, the shift points were very firm and seamless. I have never driven an auto that felt that good.
You may want to consider spending the 100 or so bucks to rent one for a day, and give it a go.....
Mike
I have a manual, and love it. I only drive about 10 miles a day or so, with no freeway....
Before I bought, I test drove an auto, and really wasn't impressed. However, a couple of weeks ago, I have the opportunity to drive a Shelby GT-H, which of course has an automatic.....If I had been able to drive that before I bought, I may have gone the other way. I was very surprised with the performance with the Ford Racing CAI and tune. It was bit sluggish from a dig, but I believe that could be tuned out. After all, it is a rental..
But beyond that, the shift points were very firm and seamless. I have never driven an auto that felt that good.You may want to consider spending the 100 or so bucks to rent one for a day, and give it a go.....
Mike
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RE: Newbie Question
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I'm planning on getting an 07 GT in the spring but would like to go with an automatic. What options do I have to get similar performance to the manual but still retain the everyday driveability?
Thanks
I'm planning on getting an 07 GT in the spring but would like to go with an automatic. What options do I have to get similar performance to the manual but still retain the everyday driveability?
Thanks
