Taojin

Hi everybody, new to the forum here. I'm getting a new car soon, and I can't stop thinking abut the new mustang. Ideally I would like to get a V8 GT, but I can't afford it. Instead I'm gonna get a V6 if I can find one for a good price. I'm not sure what kind of transmission I want, but then again that all depends on cost and what I can find. What's the advantages of a manual to an automatic? I hear people say "get a stick" but is there a huge difference in performance with a stick compared to an automatic? I'm not gonna be racing this on the track or around my neighborhood, but I would like something fast. Any suggestions?

d4rb

Welcome to the forums!
IMO, it's simply a matter of preference. Some people, myself included, enjoy the fun of driving a car with a manual transmission.
Other than that, I don't really know of any differences, performance-wise.

TwotoneVert

Performance wise, there is an advantage to having a stick. Most of the time, you can get more torque to the ground with a manual tranny. Also, if driven right, you can realize more MPG as well. I am not biased to believe a stick is the best you can get, just my preference. Welcome to the board.

TPony

Welcome to the forums. Have you checked out if there are any 05 GT out there for sale? BTW, I have an auto...just what I wanted.

Agent Orange

Tao, I am new also..i just ordered a 2008 cal sp gt mustang. I can't wait to get it...delivery is 8-10 weeks! Regarding manual vs automatic tranny, the manual transmission gets a little better gas mileage and you get to shift thru the gears as it is a sports car.
automatics use a little more gas. Other than that, it is pretty much a personal preference.

AO

blueovalboy7

Welcome to the forums, as for manual vs. automatic, from my experience driving both I'd have to say I tend to get much worse gas mileage with the stick because I have a tendency to "over rev" and waste gas while driving around, but same can be said for automatics, so its really your preference. I have to agree with d4rb and say that I enjoy driving a manual transmission, simply because I find it fun.

Taojin

Thanks for all the replies, I'm glad it's mostly a personal preference cause I didn't want to lose alot of power due to picking the wrong transmission.

Taojin

I haven't checked the forums, but I have checked cars.com, and autotrader.com. I haven't checked the forums cause I need financing, and that's why I'm going the dealership route. I'm dreading it though........ dealers can be a pain.

TwotoneVert

aka, "stealership"!

HappyTrails

As the others have stated, personal preference. I preferred/have a manual.If it will make a difference, the auto will also cost you a few dollars more.