To shift or not to shift
4th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,473
From: CT
Ok, so I live in Atlanta and the traffic is horrible most every day. Recently, my work commute just changed and it takes me about 50-60 min each way to get to work. I can't move at this time. I have an 06 GT 5 speed and seriously thinking about trading her in for an automatic mustang GT. I just cannot imagine driving an automatic mustang GT, and I can't imagine it being near as fun, but my left foot is killing me everyday! Help! Should I trade my car in, or deal with the traffic mess daily?? Thanks!
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 699
From: Granger, Indiana
I think the question is, is it worth it to you to go through all the trouble to trade it in. Unless you do plan on upgrading to a 11-12 like daredevil said then I personally don't think it's worth it. You have to pay to play and sometime you have to hurt/be uncomfortable to play. You could also buy a decent beater if that would work for you. I avoid rush hour like the plague, but I dont need to go through rush hour like you probably do. Traffic where I am at in rush hour isnt bad at all either, if you saw the rush hour here you would laugh and you wouldn't have this problem.
Last edited by mattstang2007; Feb 2, 2011 at 02:51 PM.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,214
From: Panama City, FL
When in stop and go traffic, I tend to slip it to neutral as I slow.....there is a sweet spot where it slides out of gear real easy. Then, I do not hold the clutch while stopped. When things move more than a car length, I then shift into gear, sometimes 2nd to start off and save another shift. I find this saves some leg wear and tear.....then, when things open up, I go playing...
4th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,473
From: CT
Getting a commuter car is a great suggestion. A couple years ago I traveled 50 miles / 50 minutes each way to work a day. I have few different cars and the only automatic vehicle I have is a full size 2001 Ram 1500. I'll have to admit on Friday's and bad weather I usually took the pick-up....that 50 minute ride took about 90 minutes in stop and go traffic. Gas mileage was about 10 miles to a gallon.....choose wisely if you get a commuter car.
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From: Florida
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From: Texas
Of course, you will make an utter fool of yourself in front of your wife and kids, but hey, at least you will never get clutch-leg!
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From: Florida