Auto or Manual
#77
I have got to say that until I spent a fair amount of time with the MINI automatic paddle shift, I would never have touched a stick. . . now, I believe if I were to buy another, it would be the paddle automatic. Especially since traffic is a real issue in Chicagoland and you lose very little/if anything on the twisties.
#79
My MINI is manual, other two vehicles are autos. As a rule I prefer manuals, having started on a farmall tractor back in about 1958. That was a four speed and you sat to the right of the shifter (like in England). Still, there are good arguments for both.
My SO's knees can't handle pushing a clutch in anymore (she's never driven my MINI), I have also been driving 15 ton trucks for years and believe me, when those went auto I was a happy man. Ditto for whenever I get caught in a slow moving traffic jam, an auto can be pure bliss.
The manual was bliss on my bikes and now on my MINI.
My SO's knees can't handle pushing a clutch in anymore (she's never driven my MINI), I have also been driving 15 ton trucks for years and believe me, when those went auto I was a happy man. Ditto for whenever I get caught in a slow moving traffic jam, an auto can be pure bliss.
The manual was bliss on my bikes and now on my MINI.
#80
I have got to say that until I spent a fair amount of time with the MINI automatic paddle shift, I would never have touched a stick. . . now, I believe if I were to buy another, it would be the paddle automatic. Especially since traffic is a real issue in Chicagoland and you lose very little/if anything on the twisties.
The MINI has the best auto I have ever driven but it still hasn't won me over. Plus the drivetrain loss is still quite significant.
#81
I would never consider driving a straight auto ever again. However, I can't wait for my MC auto.
#83
Once tried to count the number of shifts from the time I left home. Could not begin to keep up with the count in just a few miles.
Have driven more than 1,000,000, miles over the years and the simple fact is that the manual can not do better than the modern automatic.
On my Cooper (with CVT) I have a choice to putz around or be on the agressive side if and when it may hit (or be needed).
Fact are this:
1. Come trade in time the auto will bring more and sell easier.
2. It will give you better overall performance to the adverage person.
3. In traffic, it can be a god send.
Pick your posion. This is from someone who has worn out the gear shift on a truck.
Have driven more than 1,000,000, miles over the years and the simple fact is that the manual can not do better than the modern automatic.
On my Cooper (with CVT) I have a choice to putz around or be on the agressive side if and when it may hit (or be needed).
Fact are this:
1. Come trade in time the auto will bring more and sell easier.
2. It will give you better overall performance to the adverage person.
3. In traffic, it can be a god send.
Pick your posion. This is from someone who has worn out the gear shift on a truck.
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