zeitgeist57 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 My wife's car is a V6 5spd Passat. Not a bad car. I'm looking at some big body German sedans that are all V8 RWD. All of our current cars are stick shift (Corvette, Passat, Cleetus). Is it sacrilege to switch over to the dark side of never rowing my own gears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 drive what you want..... technically the auto frees up more of your attention to concentrate on driving since your not shifting I have a mixture of both and for everyday driving the auto gets the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 78novaman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Auto is ok, but I tend to get mad at the slushbox when it decides to shift into overdrive when I want 2nd gear Anything is better than FWD It would be wise to wait until spring before switching the drive wheels on her. It may save a spin out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I have learned at the track that there is nothing wrong with an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Auto is ok, but I tend to get mad at the slushbox when it decides to shift into overdrive when I want 2nd gear Anything is better than FWD It would be wise to wait until spring before switching the drive wheels on her. It may save a spin out. he lives in florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 If she plans on drag racing, then you know the obvious answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 i will honestly say, i am more attentative (sp??) when im driving my cars (5 spd) over when im driving my g/fs auto mazda3. probably because there is more going on that i HAVE to pay attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 78novaman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 he lives in florida D'OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Trail brake it. I still recommend the 500E, no matter how far you must travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I say find the car with the best deal you you and your wife like. as for auto vs manual for a DD it would not be a deal breaker for me. also if you are considering a auto look for one that has paddle shifters or the triptronic shift that you can still get some of the manual feeling/playtime with the auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Automatics are for old women and other non driving morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 or.. 5spd awd? You selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 It's MUCH easier to convert a car from auto to manual than from FWD to RWD...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 i will honestly say, i am more attentative (sp??) when im driving my cars (5 spd) over when im driving my g/fs auto mazda3. probably because there is more going on that i HAVE to pay attention I agree. When I drive my auto car, It's much easier to get distracted because of how easy it is to drink a pop or snack on some food or cell phone..etc. My 240 doesn't even have cup holders. D'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 stick with the manual, I agree I pay more attention driving my manual transmission then when I drive my parents autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 ummm if you can't focus on driving when using an auto...wow, nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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