NEW 10-speed Automatic vs 6-speed
12-04-2017, 08:24 PM
#11
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Location: MA
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I'm a hands on kind of guy. I've had the opportunity of driving all kinds of automatics from Porsche's PDKs to Chevy's new 10 speed. My observations are the following. Yes I will admit that the newest generation of autos are quicker but the driving experience is less satisfying than when I'm rowing my own. Autos remind me of that song by Zager&Evans, "In the Year 2525"." Your arms hanging limp by your side, your legs got nothing to do, some machine is doing that for you".
12-05-2017, 11:21 AM
#14
new tech = bugs & kinks
my dad says it's ridiculous & an unnecessary amount of wear & tear, but it's too early to know how well they last
...he also thinks anything over 200hp is also unnecessary, but he's old, so...
my dad says it's ridiculous & an unnecessary amount of wear & tear, but it's too early to know how well they last
...he also thinks anything over 200hp is also unnecessary, but he's old, so...
12-05-2017, 01:23 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 56
Unnecessary but highly desirable. 
Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)
(By the way I'm in my 70s)
Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)(By the way I'm in my 70s)
Last edited by Moronix; 12-05-2017 at 01:25 PM.
12-05-2017, 01:28 PM
#16
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA
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Unnecessary but highly desirable. Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)
(By the way I'm in my 70s)
Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)(By the way I'm in my 70s)
12-05-2017, 01:46 PM
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 56
My dream Mustang GT is only 39 miles from my house but it's missing the active exhaust and I must have it so I'm still looking. Couldn't get any answer if the active exhaust can be installed by the dealer.
12-05-2017, 08:46 PM
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA
Posts: 1,320
Stick to your dream car. I have a GT350 and absolutely love the exhaust and suspension.
12-08-2017, 07:37 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 56
I special ordered it yesterday. Salesman said it will take 8 weeks. Can't wait.
Options: Triple Yellow,10 speed auto, Equipment Group 401,Performance package, magnetic ride damping system, Safe & Smart package, Enhanced Security package, Active Valve Performance Exhaust.
Options: Triple Yellow,10 speed auto, Equipment Group 401,Performance package, magnetic ride damping system, Safe & Smart package, Enhanced Security package, Active Valve Performance Exhaust.
12-09-2017, 12:29 AM
#20
Originally Posted by Moronix
Unnecessary but highly desirable. Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)
(By the way I'm in my 70s)
Three years ago I traded my Mustang for a Dodge Challenger Scatpack because of the 8 speed automatic. I'm looking for a new 2018 Mustang GT right now because I want the 10 speed (+ performance package +magnetic ride + active exhaust +x+y+z)(By the way I'm in my 70s)