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Old 12-05-2007, 01:36 PM
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Manual 100% No regrets what so ever. And I live in Miami. Traffic City
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:37 PM
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don't worry about stalling, you'll get the hang of it and you'll also be suprised how fast you can learn to start the car back up, so nobody rear-ends you[sm=smiley36.gif]
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:37 PM
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Manual, believe us when we say that you will have regrets if you get an auto.....it's inevitable. Though there is a big "but" in dealing with the kind of conditions you drive in. I say you would probably get used to it anyway and it wouldn't be as bothersome as it sounds. I can tell your kind of regretting it right now because of you asking this question. It's going to linger in your head until you do something about it. I really can't give you reassurance that "you made the right choice" because I love my manual. If you do decide to change just make sure your can. Once your car gets a vin number you will only have a small amount of time to make a decision.
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:44 PM
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I say you should get what you want and not listen to the advise of a bunch of anonymous Internet people.

So if you want a manual - buy one. Even if you never had one it will be a good experience for you.

I have ownedmany manual tranny Mustangs.
I have an automatic in this Mustang and NO REGRETS, but I am mostly in to drag racing , which favors automatics.
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:50 PM
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I must be the minority here I got the manual and regret it, in fact that is the only thing about the car I regret. I use thecar from April to October for funand transportation I drive 50+ miles a day and by the time I get home my leg is sore from the clutch. If you want comfortget the automatic, if you wantit more for the funfactor get the manual.
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:54 PM
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Heres my next question, If I decide I want a manual. My order has been "sent to ford" in the words of my dealer but i still dont have a build date, can I still change it to a manual or is it to late?
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:58 PM
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Old 12-05-2007, 02:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: ReaperGT

Heres my next question, If I decide I want a manual. My order has been "sent to ford" in the words of my dealer but i still dont have a build date, can I still change it to a manual or is it to late?
Yes, I believe that you can.

And +1 for the manual. Yes, some days I hate it, but if I had to do it again, I would still get it.
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Old 12-05-2007, 02:12 PM
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I got the manual because
1) I like it more (my preference)
2)Always felt like I had more control with a manual with high torque, rwd cars
3) easier to drive (take off in 2nd/3rd gear) in slick surfaces.
4)more fun. (again, my preference)

Get what you want, if you don't like it, trade it for something different! It's your money.

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Old 12-05-2007, 02:14 PM
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No traffic is worse than LA traffic, and I'm driving a manual. Never regretted it.
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