Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
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.
I agree. IMO, it's also about brand placement... When you compare BMW vs. MB, BMW has generally had the brand image of being more of a driver's car, while MBs are known more for their luxurious (read: soft) ride. Until recently (i.e., the release of the C63 AMG), the AMGs were always critically panned when compared to their BMW M counterparts, and reviewers always said that the M had better response and feel. To me, the MG auto trannies, as built as they are, were used partially b/c MB wanted AMG to have the image of refined brutality... mild or wild, depending on your mood.
