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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun
I have driven with a AT for about 5 months now and I am starting to feel that MT is seriously overrated, pedals are so much fun.
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i think that was a Freudian Slip (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freudian_slip). I agree, 'pedals' are so much fun. Especially the clutch pedal
Just kidding around,i know you meant 'paddles' just thought it was funny that you said 'pedals' instead.
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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun
true but for how long, MT in super sport cars are going to be gone in some years.
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well ths up to the manufacturer really. I thought you meant it from a longevity issue.
Prior to dual clutch and recent automatic transmissions, AT's were slower, had worse gas mileage. In absolute terms, that was the truth. Nowadays, AT's are faster, and give better gas mileage (ceteris paribus). So really, its not about whats better anymore, its all about opinion, and whether or not you want a clutch and a gear lever to be part of your driving experience, and thers no real reason to debate on that since its all personal opinion. but as far as the absolutes are concerned. Dual clutches, and therefore AT technology is BETTER than manual trasmission, except for a drivers opinion of what they want their driving experience to be. Even the guys on top gear refer to a 6spd manual as a 'proper gearbox'. MT used to be better, now its not, so its just personal preference.