Originally Posted by Mimi05SRT6
Why automatic? Well to me because all AMG cars only come with the auto! So they must have done something right. Besides, being at full boost through out the entire powerband gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling!
Which is probaly why the AMG folks don't think a manual shifter would be popular. Not the same as being "right."
Comparing the SRT Auto stick to the NA manual is unfair. I think that creates some confusion in our discussions and some unneccesary disparagement.
However, when comparing NA's auto vrs manual, it comes down to preference. Especially about driving styles.
A good crisp auto can be driven as,
an auto, and optimized for it's contribution to the process by a skillfull driver who then concentrates on steering and braking inputs more than clutch. There is an advantage to having both hands on the wheel. Especially with rack and pinion which, sadly, our Xfires do not have.
A manual shifter offers a dimesion that is different. And preferred by many.
Including.....
roadster with a stick