2011 mustang GT AT or Stick?
12-06-2010, 11:29 AM
#22
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It all comes down to preference. My GT is my first manual car and I was a little worried about driving it in traffic at first. Though, after using it in Atlanta rush hour traffic, I can say that it doesn't bother me at all.
I do have random days where I wished I was driving some sort of automatic car. Thing is I don't think I'd ever feel right driving an auto stang. If I ever have a hankering to be a lazy driver, I just drive my mom's prius haha.
I do have random days where I wished I was driving some sort of automatic car. Thing is I don't think I'd ever feel right driving an auto stang. If I ever have a hankering to be a lazy driver, I just drive my mom's prius haha.
12-06-2010, 11:39 AM
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Like others have said, it depends on traffic. My car is my first manual, but I live in the DC area. When I'm home in the suburbs, I love shifting through gears or just going for a random weekend cruise around town. But, when it comes down to driving everyday in heavy traffic, it sucks.
As much as I love manually shifting, if i get a 5.0, I'm def going with an automatic. The fact that the automatic's in the new Mustang can dip into the 11's with a few simple mods, I'm sold on it.
As much as I love manually shifting, if i get a 5.0, I'm def going with an automatic. The fact that the automatic's in the new Mustang can dip into the 11's with a few simple mods, I'm sold on it.
12-06-2010, 02:06 PM
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If you enjoy driving, get a manual.
I had a auto loaner from my dealer for a week and the auto is really smooth and has advanced alot BUT I could have fell asleep driving!! LOL
I had an 09 vette with auto and paddle shift and it still wasn't as much fun as a manual. JUST MY OPINION
I had a auto loaner from my dealer for a week and the auto is really smooth and has advanced alot BUT I could have fell asleep driving!! LOL
I had an 09 vette with auto and paddle shift and it still wasn't as much fun as a manual. JUST MY OPINION
12-06-2010, 02:08 PM
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Like others have said, it depends on traffic. My car is my first manual, but I live in the DC area. When I'm home in the suburbs, I love shifting through gears or just going for a random weekend cruise around town. But, when it comes down to driving everyday in heavy traffic, it sucks.
As much as I love manually shifting, if i get a 5.0, I'm def going with an automatic. The fact that the automatic's in the new Mustang can dip into the 11's with a few simple mods, I'm sold on it.
As much as I love manually shifting, if i get a 5.0, I'm def going with an automatic. The fact that the automatic's in the new Mustang can dip into the 11's with a few simple mods, I'm sold on it.
12-06-2010, 02:38 PM
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Oh, no, I didn't say that.
I just meant that the new autos are better than the automatics from my generation.
I think the manuals still have the edge, stock. But I know that you can still build up a quick 5.0 automatic.
I just meant that the new autos are better than the automatics from my generation.
I think the manuals still have the edge, stock. But I know that you can still build up a quick 5.0 automatic.
12-06-2010, 03:06 PM
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Main thing is that a manual is quicker if you shift quite well, it'll still out do an auto, however when you're driving manual your shifting skills are completely up to you, on an auto they'll hold a consistent pattern that may be better or worse than your shifting skills would've been.
12-06-2010, 03:24 PM
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Main thing is that a manual is quicker if you shift quite well, it'll still out do an auto, however when you're driving manual your shifting skills are completely up to you, on an auto they'll hold a consistent pattern that may be better or worse than your shifting skills would've been.
12-06-2010, 03:41 PM
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Main thing is that a manual is quicker if you shift quite well, it'll still out do an auto, however when you're driving manual your shifting skills are completely up to you, on an auto they'll hold a consistent pattern that may be better or worse than your shifting skills would've been.
Exactly. I much prefer the manual, however, I know for a fact I'm not a good enough driver to out drive an auto for the first 2 gears. I can admit it haha, hopefully in time I'll be better.
12-06-2010, 04:58 PM
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Hey Will, welcome to the forums!! Where in Queens you at? I'm in Howard Beach by the JFK airport. I ordered my 5.0 manual for the fun of it. It is my first manual after years of driving automatic cars, I just wanted a change of pace. I have been learning on my brothers' 335i and it has been an experience to say the least lol. Traffic isn't all that bad once you get the hang of it.