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Auto or Manual, What should I buy?

Old 01-30-2009, 04:45 PM
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Default Auto or Manual, What should I buy?

I'm thinking about upgrading my auto V6 to a GT.

Should I go with an auto or a manual?

Please note that the car will be my daily driving car. I live in the NJ/NY metro area and I have never even driven a manual before. I also have some issues with the strength in my feet because of a severe childhood car accident.

I need some advice. Thanks!
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Old 01-30-2009, 04:52 PM
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Lets see...I currently drive a Mustang GT 2009 45th anniversary..Auto..I dont know how to drive manual..But sounds like you have issues..and since u going to be driving ..just get Auto..but for more fun and to feel the real mustang Driving ..go for manual..But as i said..just stay on the safe side and get auto..I uh..probably going to get Shelby Next time..by that time ill learn how to drive Stick shift
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Old 01-30-2009, 04:56 PM
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deff a manual. no way would i ever get an automatic mustang.
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:16 PM
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manual dude, there always more fun, i have fun in my v6 manual, i know in stop and go traffic it can get irritating, but so what. i deal with it, i still think its worth it.
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:22 PM
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get the auto and sit back and let the car do the work. i love my auto
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:28 PM
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oh, here we go...
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:40 PM
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Hey I live in NYC and im about to buy a new mustang too. I have friends that live all over the 5 boroughs, upstate NY and NJ who drive manuals and autos. The ones that have autos love them and the ones that have manuals love them too but complain about stop and go traffic. Its true that manuals are more fun and give you more control but if your going to be driving in a lot of stop and go traffic it will be a real pain. After doing some research myself and taking where I live into consideration, I'm definitely sticking with an auto. Its much more relaxing and you don't have to do much.
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:48 PM
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Under your circumstances, get the auto and have Bamachips tune it.
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:50 PM
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i would always say get the manual. no reason they should even make them in autos. but with you saying where you live and that strength in your foot could become a problem then get the auto. the auto these days are a lot better and shift a lot faster than they used to. plus if you get a auto get it cai/tuner combo and the tuner can adjust the shift points and firmness. best of both worlds. good luck with your decision
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:53 PM
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How hard to you have to press down with your left foot?
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