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<blockquote data-quote="Jeremiad" data-source="post: 102268" data-attributes="member: 3108"><p>He already bought one, although that is fantastic advice Dave!</p><p></p><p>Except for one correction I just HAVE to make:</p><p></p><p>'Fuel mileage and acceleration are virtually identical.'</p><p></p><p>Simply not true. By most peoples' driving habits, they will absolutely get worse mileage with a manual transmission. But who cares? You don't buy these cars for their gas mileage although ironically, we talk about how good it is all the time. lol. </p><p></p><p>Also, unless you are a very skilled driver with a manual, the automatic will cream you every time. In fact, in all of the reviews I've read, the automatic is faster than the manual with all professional drivers so far in a straight line, although often the manual can be faster around a track.</p><p></p><p>In summary really, the automatic is just as good, probably actually better than the manual for most people. So the question is, what is YOUR preference? If you prefer the automatic, then buy one with no regrets! You will love it. </p><p></p><p>However, I myself also prefer a manual, and I don't even care if I can't shift as fast as the automatic, I just really enjoy that I am controlling it. The car does what *I* say, whether my wife likes it or not! I also appreciate that my wife couldn't even drive it if she wanted to because it has three pedals, and she only has two feet! It's MY car. LOL.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeremiad, post: 102268, member: 3108"] He already bought one, although that is fantastic advice Dave! Except for one correction I just HAVE to make: 'Fuel mileage and acceleration are virtually identical.' Simply not true. By most peoples' driving habits, they will absolutely get worse mileage with a manual transmission. But who cares? You don't buy these cars for their gas mileage although ironically, we talk about how good it is all the time. lol. Also, unless you are a very skilled driver with a manual, the automatic will cream you every time. In fact, in all of the reviews I've read, the automatic is faster than the manual with all professional drivers so far in a straight line, although often the manual can be faster around a track. In summary really, the automatic is just as good, probably actually better than the manual for most people. So the question is, what is YOUR preference? If you prefer the automatic, then buy one with no regrets! You will love it. However, I myself also prefer a manual, and I don't even care if I can't shift as fast as the automatic, I just really enjoy that I am controlling it. The car does what *I* say, whether my wife likes it or not! I also appreciate that my wife couldn't even drive it if she wanted to because it has three pedals, and she only has two feet! It's MY car. LOL. [/QUOTE]
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