Who would switch to a Manual if given the chance?

strocse · Jul 9, 2009, 08:28 PM

There are some positives about the sst, like Drivng it in S-sport mode. I drive mostly in sport mode. I just cant take the clunking when you slow up and take off quick, the tranny needs a moment to downshift and it is driving me crazy. I don't believe it needs service, anyone here that drives their MR hard knows what I'm talking about.

pcasupreme · Jul 9, 2009, 08:31 PM

only thing i regret about getting an MR is being limited on power mods.. other then that the sst is amazing

mertdinc · Jul 10, 2009, 09:41 AM

i would in a heart beat.Honestly never liked auto tranny, only thing better about MR is the suspension. It does not pull like normal transmission, no neck snap and driver has no control over the car. Yes even in manual mode...sorry love the car but missed my 8..so very much RIP..

hfm · Jul 10, 2009, 02:24 PM

maybe if the X came w/ a 6-speed manual...again, maybe

dboz · Jul 10, 2009, 02:38 PM

Never drove the MR, but did drive the RA. The SST seemed to buck so I know what you mean.

xXEvilMRxX · Jul 10, 2009, 02:47 PM

me lol

mertdinc · Jul 10, 2009, 06:34 PM

by the way will never buy anything that says auto trans on it..ever..i am the master of the car..no part of it can do what i can or should...time to hand the car over to my brother...

jrsimon27 · Jul 10, 2009, 07:27 PM

never ever

lousEVOxmr · Jul 13, 2009, 11:16 AM

depends on how i feel , but then thats why i bought the MR lol!

Jimyumi · Jul 13, 2009, 01:31 PM

No regret and I love the SST! I change my driving style a little for every new car I own due to their different design and new technology.

lodifreefly · Jul 13, 2009, 03:07 PM

I really like the SST. The only time I feel it's lacking is in first gear getting off the line, after that I can manage the shifts as if it were manual (you need to master the timing, but it's a learned skill, just like mastering a clutch). I do miss feeling connected to the machine the way that I did with my manual, but am willing to accept the tradeoff every time i'm stuck in san francisco bay area traffic for several hours. I used to literally arrive home with a sore left leg from operating the clutch!

As far as the power mods... it's definitely a concern but people seem to be doing the mods anyways (myself included). I am currently looking at the SSP and upcoming AMS coolers for the SST and will definitely invest in clutch packs when they're available.

Now, if I lived in a less populated area, or didn't use the car for my commute and only as a track machine... sure, I'd trade

philamthebest · Jul 14, 2009, 05:51 PM

i would switch in a heartbeat...

twoblue4u2 · Jul 23, 2009, 02:00 PM

I would never switch back.

malymabl97 · Jul 23, 2009, 02:08 PM

LA traffic!!!! MR is the way to go.

Webman · Jul 24, 2009, 06:27 PM

I'm 50/50. I have the MR because I DID want an automatic car, because it's my "nice car". Good for chill drives, and has plenty of power. I love a stick, and my truck is a stick, but I love the SST.