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Old 02-08-2010, 03:10 PM
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get a 5-spd. theyre better on gas and if you get an auto, once you have it for a little while you'll wish you had a manual.
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Old 02-08-2010, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat
When I was looking at my car to purchase, I really liked it and was lucky to be a 5 speed. I don't know how to drive an auto.

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this^ and the 5spd is more fun too
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Old 02-08-2010, 03:53 PM
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5-speed for more all around fun and better fuel economy. Auto if you're gonna build it to go fast in a straight line.
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Old 02-08-2010, 04:48 PM
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5 speed ONLY
you can't have fun with an auto
that's my 2nd stang and both are 5 speed manual
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:20 PM
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mines a DD, which is why i have an auto. easier in traffic and when you eat and drive.

but if i ever get a weekend car its going to be stick. it all depends what you plan to use the car for.
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:42 PM
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my car is a DD, i drive through 1 hour traffics every single day, not saying that it's comfortable, but doesn't bother me either
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:38 PM
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In my opinon no perfromance car should be built with a auto. my buddy has a 60lb pedal in his gt and drives it all the time. driving in traffic is more of a pain yes but its worth it.
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Old 02-09-2010, 05:18 AM
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5spd for sure! Cheaper to repair and way, Way more fun! As long as you keep a tame clutch on it the wife will be fine.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:42 AM
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5 speed ftw no other way
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by offthewall158
get a 5-spd. theyre better on gas and if you get an auto, once you have it for a little while you'll wish you had a manual.
I have to agree, i have a auto 07. and I wish that I would have got a 5 speed. Even though ive put down some 5 speeds in races, and then some autos. Which I go to school and im a DD. So thats part of the reason too.
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