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      08-12-2010, 10:30 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by RPM90 View Post

For us manual lovers, there simply are some control and feel aspects that even the best dual clutch transmissions can not give. It comes down to that man/mechanical interaction of physically moving and engaging pedals and levers to extract the performance. It's physical, and offers a feel that automation can't give. You can understand it, experience it, accept it, or continues to argue against it with all manner of numbers and stats. But, there is an unmeasurable and unquantifiable aspect to driving a manual.
You either get it or you don't. But, at least respect it.
I've tried countless times to explain the above sentiment to others, only to get blank stares in return. Perhaps I have not been so eloquent. Thanks for the above.
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