Auto transmition, how is it?
05-26-2007, 02:50 AM
#11
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California
Posts: 500
RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
ORIGINAL: Gloc
Hi all,
I been saving up and getting ready to buy a stang for my bday in Aug. The problem is that I can hardly find a used 5 speed, or a new one for that matter, that doesnt have some awful ext/int color or huge price. I seen ads for 19,999 for a new v6. Most I see listen at 23k.
I can drive stick but its still rather new to me and most people suggested not getting a new 5 speed because I would kill it.
I could probably get a stick shift from a friend to drive for a couple weeks before getting into the mustang though.
So I ask this, is the auto worth getting? Does anyone here drive an auto?
Hi all,
I been saving up and getting ready to buy a stang for my bday in Aug. The problem is that I can hardly find a used 5 speed, or a new one for that matter, that doesnt have some awful ext/int color or huge price. I seen ads for 19,999 for a new v6. Most I see listen at 23k.
I can drive stick but its still rather new to me and most people suggested not getting a new 5 speed because I would kill it.
I could probably get a stick shift from a friend to drive for a couple weeks before getting into the mustang though.
So I ask this, is the auto worth getting? Does anyone here drive an auto?
it is hard to find 5 speeds. if you go to the C&L website, they sayd dealers request more automatic v6's cuz it tends to be more people buy auto v6 (girls and the wannabes) so it's tought finding a stick. but theyre hella cheaper. the auto option from ford is nearly 1000 bucks. more goes wrong with an auto than stick too.
05-26-2007, 11:37 AM
#12
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
Posts: 6,409
RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
ORIGINAL: sdsguy
hey man, if you have the basics of driving a stick then you'll be fine. i had adriven a stick once prior to getting my car and there was a 2 year gap. my car's clutch runs fine and gears are great. if you want an auto, get one. but don't be afraid of ruining your tranny. these trannies are pretty hard to break.
it is hard to find 5 speeds. if you go to the C&L website, they sayd dealers request more automatic v6's cuz it tends to be more people buy auto v6 (girls and the wannabes) so it's tought finding a stick. but theyre hella cheaper. the auto option from ford is nearly 1000 bucks. more goes wrong with an auto than stick too.
ORIGINAL: Gloc
Hi all,
I been saving up and getting ready to buy a stang for my bday in Aug. The problem is that I can hardly find a used 5 speed, or a new one for that matter, that doesnt have some awful ext/int color or huge price. I seen ads for 19,999 for a new v6. Most I see listen at 23k.
I can drive stick but its still rather new to me and most people suggested not getting a new 5 speed because I would kill it.
I could probably get a stick shift from a friend to drive for a couple weeks before getting into the mustang though.
So I ask this, is the auto worth getting? Does anyone here drive an auto?
Hi all,
I been saving up and getting ready to buy a stang for my bday in Aug. The problem is that I can hardly find a used 5 speed, or a new one for that matter, that doesnt have some awful ext/int color or huge price. I seen ads for 19,999 for a new v6. Most I see listen at 23k.
I can drive stick but its still rather new to me and most people suggested not getting a new 5 speed because I would kill it.
I could probably get a stick shift from a friend to drive for a couple weeks before getting into the mustang though.
So I ask this, is the auto worth getting? Does anyone here drive an auto?
it is hard to find 5 speeds. if you go to the C&L website, they sayd dealers request more automatic v6's cuz it tends to be more people buy auto v6 (girls and the wannabes) so it's tought finding a stick. but theyre hella cheaper. the auto option from ford is nearly 1000 bucks. more goes wrong with an auto than stick too.
I love my stick shift....sooooo much fun!
05-27-2007, 02:20 PM
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California
Posts: 500
RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
it shouldnt be 22k.
i got mine for under 20 as you see it in the pic. it's fully loaded too. leather, abs, trac control, shaker 500, all of it. talk to the dealers, they're going to want to sell.
i got mine for under 20 as you see it in the pic. it's fully loaded too. leather, abs, trac control, shaker 500, all of it. talk to the dealers, they're going to want to sell.
05-27-2007, 05:38 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: MA
Posts: 201
RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
I like my auto, especially with a tune,
but if i could rewind time I would have gotten a stick.
Better yet I would have gotten a GT stick.
Don't get me wrong though, I LOVE my auto 6er.
but if i could rewind time I would have gotten a stick.
Better yet I would have gotten a GT stick.
Don't get me wrong though, I LOVE my auto 6er.
05-27-2007, 05:57 PM
#17
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4
RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
Your dealer should work with you to find a stick if that's what you want. I just bought a '07 stick with the Pony and Perforance Packages. The dealer didn't have on on the lot but he found one at a dealer about 80 miles away & got it for me at no charge. BTW you can search dealer inventories online through Ford's site.
In terms of auto versus manual the choice really depends on the driving you will do and your personal preferences. If you will do much city stop and go driving in heavy traffic, auto may be the way to go. If you think you will do spiriteddriving on curvy or mountain roads, doing track circuits with curves or(and not drag racing), and want to be more involved with your driving experience, then you'll probably appreciate the stick more.
Steve
In terms of auto versus manual the choice really depends on the driving you will do and your personal preferences. If you will do much city stop and go driving in heavy traffic, auto may be the way to go. If you think you will do spiriteddriving on curvy or mountain roads, doing track circuits with curves or(and not drag racing), and want to be more involved with your driving experience, then you'll probably appreciate the stick more.
Steve
05-28-2007, 06:10 AM
#18
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RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
The Auto's are basically as fast as the manuals for the 6 banger 05-07 Mustangs. Auto or manual is up to you but the Auto's are really nice. They are a couple 1/10's of a second slower then the manuals in 0-60mph times.
Like they said already if you do get the auto make sure you get a custom tuned SCTII for it, even get the air intake combo. Auto's are so much more better after you tune them. Its a small investment for what you gain.
Like they said already if you do get the auto make sure you get a custom tuned SCTII for it, even get the air intake combo. Auto's are so much more better after you tune them. Its a small investment for what you gain.
05-28-2007, 01:26 PM
#19
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RE: Auto transmition, how is it?
this was my first stick shift car and i love it... I would definityl get the stick over auto espcally in the V6. at the very least it seems more macho ... not that there is anything wrong with auto it is ezier but stick is just more fun!
