auto vs manual
01-24-2010, 11:06 AM
#12
yup... lifter tick, sorry about that.. the guy at the dealership said he would have it looked at a little closer and see what we are up against.. the car has low low miles and is in beauty shape other than that and the price is $11,000 cheapest ive found so far with exception to one for $9000.
is the lifteR tick pretty common with these? someone mentioned it being a cheap fix, any info is appreciated, thanks.
is the lifteR tick pretty common with these? someone mentioned it being a cheap fix, any info is appreciated, thanks.
01-24-2010, 01:09 PM
#13
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maui
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It really depends on what you plans are. There is no right or wrong choice. For me I have a vipertruck with a six speed manual so I was looking specifically for an auto. I wanted an auto cause my reason for purchasing was to drag race it. Autos are so much more consistant when it comes to bracket racing and running your dial in time.
I do plan to add the tci shifter so I can shift my auto with confidence though. Also as a bonus, when your stuck in traffic, the auto is so much nicer.
Either one you get, you will have a blast with a gt stang.
patrick
I do plan to add the tci shifter so I can shift my auto with confidence though. Also as a bonus, when your stuck in traffic, the auto is so much nicer.
Either one you get, you will have a blast with a gt stang.
patrick
01-24-2010, 02:47 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: North Pole
Posts: 6,716
It really depends on what you plans are. There is no right or wrong choice. For me I have a vipertruck with a six speed manual so I was looking specifically for an auto. I wanted an auto cause my reason for purchasing was to drag race it. Autos are so much more consistant when it comes to bracket racing and running your dial in time.
I do plan to add the tci shifter so I can shift my auto with confidence though. Also as a bonus, when your stuck in traffic, the auto is so much nicer.
Either one you get, you will have a blast with a gt stang.
patrick
I do plan to add the tci shifter so I can shift my auto with confidence though. Also as a bonus, when your stuck in traffic, the auto is so much nicer.
Either one you get, you will have a blast with a gt stang.
patrick
A high stall converter, lightweight driveshaft, CAMs, 4.10s, CAI/tune, LCAs, DRs and the auto is a forced to be reckoned with. Heck, even with just 4.10s CAI/tune and it's still pretty stout for 290ish whp.
01-24-2010, 03:02 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: arkansas
Posts: 224
The suns finally out and im now regretting having an auto because i want to DRIVE, this is its 5th trip 15 days and two separate dealerships to fix a small leak. changed converter, changed seals, changed case, changed seals, this time it has been in since Tuesday and i have about as much of a clue as to whats wrong as they do apparently.
01-24-2010, 03:08 PM
#17
^^ haha, I get those lazy days where an auto fits right in. Drive at a decent (still above speed limit) cruise speed and just take it easy.
Sometimes I mildly regret not getting a manual just for the fun factor, but it's my DD so I'm cool with an auto.
Sometimes I mildly regret not getting a manual just for the fun factor, but it's my DD so I'm cool with an auto.
01-24-2010, 04:30 PM
#18
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: California
Posts: 130
For me it's all about the sensory input you get from having a manual transmission. The click putting it in gear and changing gears, the clutch release, gear whine and the vibration through the shifter stalk, I love all of it.
01-24-2010, 05:15 PM
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: canada
Posts: 12
ya its a tough call.. the mustang for $11,000 is full load, leather, rims (stock but nice) its a nice looking car... blue with the white racing striped down the middle and the white stripe down the bottom on the side and says "GT"