Anyone regret getting manual instead of automatic?

[theanhdy]

The manual transmission is very fun to drive but I wish I would have gotten an automatic. I'm just getting so tired of shifting in Los Angeles traffic after owning several manual cars. Anyone else share the same feeling?

[Krugar]

Not at all. but then again im not stuck in terrible traffic.

[lamini]

i think u only h8 it in rush hour traffict

[former]

The clutch and shifter on the 1 series is so light, I doubt I'll find myself regretting it. I live in the greater LA area so I'm familiar with the stop n go grind.

Of course, every car I've had that I could get with a stick, I've always had with a stick, so I don't think this leopard is going to change his spots. :biggrin:

[theanhdy]

Originally Posted by corrupt23jj

Sometimes I feel like that, but...I've noticed I drive faster with an auto (DS mode), so manual keeps me in check.

Your sn is familiar. Were you on clubrsx? Did you have a red type s?

[theanhdy]

Originally Posted by corrupt23jj

Sometimes I feel like that, but...I've noticed I drive faster with an auto (DS mode), so manual keeps me in check.

Originally Posted by corrupt23jj

Yeah, I posted a while back on one of your threads and you didn't reply. What's up man?

I sold the rsx along time ago. What are you up to these days? Lets have a meet like the old days, bring Howard and Oliver too!

[dbchun]

nope, personally i feel like driving an auto car just doesn't feel like "driving" because I'm not really engaged in any movement/activity and also I feel like i'm a worse driver because im more inclined to multi-task with an auto car.

[M3_Dust]

nope

[BMW_x5_Msport]

hell no!!!!!

[liquord]

No

[Oregon]

Not once, notchiness and all, I'll take this manual any day. A manual transmission demands you participate in the machine, endure it's whims, share it's direction. Real cars have manual transmissions.:wink:

I learned to drive in a 1958 Mercedes 190, 4 on the column, that there is how a man does it.

[Zoominrex]

never...the only time i wished I had an automatic was 6 years ago in college when I had to drive from Irvine back up to San Jose on a Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving. A normally 5 hour trip turned into an 11 hour one with stop and go. 3 pedals for me!

[EarlArlington]

I bought my first manual three years ago when I moved to Europe. I have had two cars since then, both being manual tranny. when you look at the cost,weight,mpg and not to forget fun factor, there is no way im going back to a slush box any time soon.

[BMW Dreamer]

Manuals are so much more fun.

[MVF4Rrider]

Do what I did, but an auto daily driver. A perfect car is a early E46 325i auto. They can be had for cheap and it'll save the miles, door dings, and potential fender benders off your 135i.

[Zuzu]

Not Ever...

[CAMike]

No regrets here either.

[morgie2]

Erroneous on all counts. Manual transmission rules and I drive in Boston rush hour traffic every day of my life.

[Dave]

just to chime in... i drove manual in all my previous cars... most recently my 05 sti and i def do not regret getting the auto. Traffic in nyc area is worse than ever and the paddles and D/s mode are a blast!

[Spook]

This is a very easy manual to live with. I don't think it's occurred to me even once that I might want an auto.

[135i_]

My DD is an auto but I would never have anything but manual on any actual car I drive.

No stupid flappy paddles, no "S" mode... give me a shifter and a man pedal so I can actually drive the car.

I can see how some might get sick of manual in traffic (has never bothered me) but think about it this way: You didn't buy the car to sit in traffic. You bought the car to tear up the track or have fun on the street. I think a little pain is well worth the connection and control that a manual transmission affords you.

OR get an auto DD and don't even worry about it.

[marcus]

I ordered an Automatic then changed it to a Manual the last day.
Now I had knee surgery and can't drive my car but I love my short shifter.