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<blockquote data-quote="ddgermann" data-source="post: 170771" data-attributes="member: 3537"><p>Well some of us just prefer the manual transmission. </p><p>We all buy these cars with our own expectations and I shake my head at people that tell me why I should prefer something with a track perspective and 10ths of a second in advantages. 90% (rough guess) of Corvettes never see a track. </p><p>I specifically had my car trailered in from across the country because that is where the car I wanted with a manual transmission was. </p><p>Not knocking the DCT and yes we all know F1 uses them exclusively. However I’m not driving in F1 and how often is the great advantage of the DCT going to mean anything on the street? </p><p>Some people who are driving in public places and roads just enjoy rowing the gears. As it requires a certain level of skill and connects them to the car, thus enhances the experience. I’m one of them.... and far from alone in this sentiment. </p><p></p><p>I’m not a marketing person but I know what I like and expect from a car. GM did a very good job rolling out the C8; but with no Manual option I will be hesitant to spend the money for something that I may end up having to tolerate. </p><p></p><p>I suppose this all points to the younger customers GM is targeting with the ME platform.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ddgermann, post: 170771, member: 3537"] Well some of us just prefer the manual transmission. We all buy these cars with our own expectations and I shake my head at people that tell me why I should prefer something with a track perspective and 10ths of a second in advantages. 90% (rough guess) of Corvettes never see a track. I specifically had my car trailered in from across the country because that is where the car I wanted with a manual transmission was. Not knocking the DCT and yes we all know F1 uses them exclusively. However I’m not driving in F1 and how often is the great advantage of the DCT going to mean anything on the street? Some people who are driving in public places and roads just enjoy rowing the gears. As it requires a certain level of skill and connects them to the car, thus enhances the experience. I’m one of them.... and far from alone in this sentiment. I’m not a marketing person but I know what I like and expect from a car. GM did a very good job rolling out the C8; but with no Manual option I will be hesitant to spend the money for something that I may end up having to tolerate. I suppose this all points to the younger customers GM is targeting with the ME platform. [/QUOTE]
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