A/T or M/T
The Butcher
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Austin, TX
MT, I still can't believe they even offer this car in AT. It should be like the Speed 6-MT only. Definetly my second car if they're still making it down the road. My parents had to convince me to go with the 8 over the Speed 6. My mom threatened not to cosign if I went with the Speed 6, but she never voiced one bit of concern over the 8, mabye because she owned an RX-7 back in the day. But I digress, you're buying a sports car-get the MT.
Int'l Man of Mystery
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Central Florida
Old AT vs MT... go MT. The RX-8 is quick, but not fast... even as MT.
New AT vs MT... test drive them both and decide for yourself. Some people consider clutching and shifting in traffic to be uncomfortable and a pain in the ***. Some people don't really notice it at all. Different strokes for different folks.
New AT vs MT... test drive them both and decide for yourself. Some people consider clutching and shifting in traffic to be uncomfortable and a pain in the ***. Some people don't really notice it at all. Different strokes for different folks.
doin' the bull dance
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Quahog, RI
^ It is always a question of your commute. Personally, I believe this: If your commute is slow/shitty enough that an MT is a pain in the *** - don't buy this car. You will hate the MPG if you don't really get the enjoyment (ie performance) to offset it.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Atlanta, GA
guys I just pulled the trigger and bought a 06 MT Velo red GTpkg 2 tone leather. for $26995 after all applicable rebates incentives.
I am ok with the shifting as long as the car is moving, its getting it to move from a stop that I am having trouble with.
All most cried when I got the car home since I felt I was hurting the car and breaking it. Bt i did get better after a while and stopped stalling.
Question MT involves two plates correct? I know the clutch can be replaced if a new one, bt what abt the other one??
ALso what is a Flywheel?
I am ok with the shifting as long as the car is moving, its getting it to move from a stop that I am having trouble with.
All most cried when I got the car home since I felt I was hurting the car and breaking it. Bt i did get better after a while and stopped stalling.
Question MT involves two plates correct? I know the clutch can be replaced if a new one, bt what abt the other one??
ALso what is a Flywheel?
doin' the bull dance
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Quahog, RI
WOOT!! Don't worry about the clutch. You will get better quickly - especially since you have no choice. A few trips w/stalling & bucking are not going to break it. It may bump your need for replacement up a few thousand miles, but it's not like you will have to replace it at 20k b/c you're a virgin. lol
The other Q's - I'll leave to more knowledgeable members.
The other Q's - I'll leave to more knowledgeable members.
Originally Posted by Unhooked
Question MT involves two plates correct? I know the clutch can be replaced if a new one, bt what abt the other one??
ALso what is a Flywheel?
ALso what is a Flywheel?
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