Manual v. Auto
08-24-2009, 10:10 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 11
Manual v. Auto
I am new to this site and I have never driven a small car before. I am in the process of selling my truck cause I cant afford to pay for the gas any more (she is on a 6" lift on 35" haha) and I really want to get a mustang after I sell my truck. I am going to get the new body style, hopefully a 07 or 08 depending on how much I get for my truck, but I dont know whether to get a manual or automatic tranny. I have heard mixed reviews from "Oh your gonna get tired of driving stick" to "Manual is the only way to go". What do yall think?
08-24-2009, 10:33 AM
#2
Sgt. Killjoy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: DMV
Posts: 2,090
Welcome, and it is personal preference, I have an auto (beggers cant be choosers) but I would prefer a 5-speed. If it is just a DD and you aren't planning on having any fun with it, go auto, but if you enjoy the experience of driving, get a 5 speed. Just my .02.
08-24-2009, 01:19 PM
#7
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 2,031
The manual is nice for when you feel like playing around on the street since you can really control your powerband.
The more I want to go fast at the drag strip though, the more I want an auto. Aftermarket clutches for these cars are a PITA to get right, I get tired of the inconsistency of missing shifts and what not.
The more I want to go fast at the drag strip though, the more I want an auto. Aftermarket clutches for these cars are a PITA to get right, I get tired of the inconsistency of missing shifts and what not.
08-24-2009, 02:05 PM
#9
Gentleman's Relish
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 13,090
Agreed, auto is way more consistent.
I drove manual for 18 years. I have an auto 08, I can still put it in its powerband when needed. I can eat, talk on the cell, and shave all at once with the auto
(disclaimer, I would never eat or shave in my car, cellular conversations are with handsfree device only)
I drove manual for 18 years. I have an auto 08, I can still put it in its powerband when needed. I can eat, talk on the cell, and shave all at once with the auto
(disclaimer, I would never eat or shave in my car, cellular conversations are with handsfree device only)