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Originally Posted by cdawg410
I've given my opinion on this topic before and inevitably the AT drivers come and rip me but it is what it is. It's a sports car, and a manly sports car at that with its aggressive stance, high revving engine and thrilling ride when you get on it. It should be bought in a manual, PERIOD. Sure Ferrari and Lambo and Porsche and yada yada are all autos and real sports cars and manly and the like but we're not talking an 80k + supercar here, we're talking about a real car for real people. My car is beautiful, and there are a hundred reasons why I love it, not the least of which is the fact that my wife can't drive it no matter how bad she'd like to.
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A lot of the lambos/ferraris/etc are sequential gearbox like the BMW SMG. A computer controlled sequential box is not an auto. I drove only manuals until I got steering wheel shifting auto (similar to the 370 paddles). I enjoyed it. But if you really want a manual, no auto can replace that feeling. I have driven a Porsche Tip, BMW SMG, Audi DSG, Audi Tip, Aston Martin's Stick shift (sequential)--I only owned the Audi Tip. I rode in a 997 with PDK (or whatever it is called)--So I know what is out there. They are all very nice and all have advantages in certain aspects, but if you want to row....there is no substitute.
Only you can answer what is best for you. Manuals are generally cheaper to maintain and repair. Autos are smoother, but more costly if anything (big) goes wrong.
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