Can someone explain to me the point of the autostick. It's not really that fun to use since you only move it an inch to the left or right.

So why do they put it in the car?

 

some people either can't drive a stick, or choose not to. sometimes a stick isn't any fun at all when your commute includes traffic, stop lights, etc. the autostick gives people who don't want to put up with stick an opportunity to enjoy the crossfire.

as an aside, Mercedes is highly known for their automatic transmissions, and not so much for their 6-speed. the 5-speed auto is rated something like top 3 or top 5 among automatics and the manual doesn't even rate among the top 20 clutch gearboxes. ever notice how ALL Mercedes high end AMG cars are autos? Mercedes philosophy is "its a LUXURY car, it should shift FOR you."

 

Another advantage is if you are wanting to pass or accelerate out of a corner, you only need to hold the stick to the left and the car will pick the gear that gives you the most torque.

 

"Viper2ko" look dude I know your young and eager to learn it kool! Here's some good info for you..

Hook up with "Dan Root" he's got to know more about the car than anybody on the site. He's also very funny. He'll answer any question about the car.

Or read your owners manual.

 

hahaha in other words...stop posting stupid questions...HAHAHAHA Jeremy you sir are hilariously subtle.