[hognutz]

it is hard to get true unbiased opinion.

Facts
1. auto's are quicker in the quarter mile

now that being said the gearing is different as well which may be some of the equation but I think it is easier to put the power down in one.

Fact if buying new
1. the auto costs about $2600 more due to the extra GG tax and the option.


I have seen no concrete data that tells me which is faster on the road course my $$ given equal drivers is probably a tick better in the manual but I can also see the case where if the driver where kind of novice it could be a wash. I equate driving a manual to how good a fighter a person thinks they are. most people think they are really good at both and most people are a complete novice at both ha ha.


I personally like the manual in the 6 speed variants but that is my bias in just likening to be involved in the driving experience more not that I am some expert I just find shifting fun. I did have a hard time really getting launches that I liked on the factory goodyears. Seemed like the line between bog and tire fry was very fine in this car. For drag racing the auto is a better choice IMO. the PTM modes are too intrusive and will just slow the car down. only people who are not running for time will think they work good.

15's should have no issues I am aware of other than the fact that any car can have an issue. they have a solid couple in the blower not the spring isolator.