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Originally Posted by idrift4wd
haha, you sound reasonable and you bring good point to your argument.
Though, having no lsd may not be in the same category as auto vs manual, LSD gives a certain driving characteristic that is well enjoyed in a drivers car. More importantly, in my opinion, a drivers car doesnt have to be manual to actually be a drivers car. For some stick shift drivers, they may see it differently.
We all know the stick-shift is a slowing dying trend, as dual clutches have taken over the game. Dual clutches and automatics have "dulled" the driving experience because all you really need to do is floor it, but it provides faster lap times, comfort ability, and you can get the most power out of the engine to your wheels.
The audi TT-RS in europe is blazing fast because their dual clutch. In America it is dulled down to a kinda fast 6mt. 6mt maybe more fun, but automatics are faster. So at the same time its 6mt provides a great driving experience, automatics provide speed, repetition, and features. Its a trade off for a buyer to think about. Old school or new school.
We all want our 6mt, LSD, RWD/awd, less electronic nannies, ability to fully disable traction, and a heap ton of power. Sounds like a great time, but at the cost of being faster, more technology maybe worth it for some. This is especially true in exotics. FRS/BRZ is also the new "drivers car" so i wouldnt say the 135is is the last drivers car.
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Thanks. Reasonable is all I try to be in these forums. A lot of people can get bent out of shape real quick. I just want to put in my .02 and be part of the community, even if its not completely representative of everone's views. No opinion is rarely ever universally agreed upon. But I expect that and welcome it, because no one person or group ever is ever right 100% of the time.