7A Transmission...dare I commit heresy?

Guard Dad · 12-08-2011, 04:12 PM

Took a two hour mountain drive with my 7AT yesterday:

I was smoother and more accurate with the steering-two hands on the wheel.
I was able to concentrate on the next corner better.
No missed shifts.
Effortless up and down shifts in mid corner.
Down shifts don't upset the car in mid corner.
I was a faster and probably safer driver due to fewer distractions.

Other bonuses:

Easier in traffic.
Better gas mileage.
Quicker.
More gears to choose from.
Quicker down shifts than a manual if traffic surprises you and you need power right now- stomp on it and go.
Better trade-in.
The shifts are faster than you think.

Negatives:

It's direct but not as direct as a manual.
The manual involves you more.
Manual is more "raw".
A manual is cheaper to buy.

I've always preferred manuals but an occasional issue with my left leg made me give the 7AT a look. From time to time I wish I had a manual but I keep finding more ways to exploit the advantages of the 7AT so I'm happy with my choice.

Get what YOU want.

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12-08-2011, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 16	Took a two hour mountain drive with my 7AT yesterday: I was smoother and more accurate with the steering-two hands on the wheel. I was able to concentrate on the next corner better. No missed shifts. Effortless up and down shifts in mid corner. Down shifts don't upset the car in mid corner. I was a faster and probably safer driver due to fewer distractions. Other bonuses: Easier in traffic. Better gas mileage. Quicker. More gears to choose from. Quicker down shifts than a manual if traffic surprises you and you need power right now- stomp on it and go. Better trade-in. The shifts are faster than you think. Negatives: It's direct but not as direct as a manual. The manual involves you more. Manual is more "raw". A manual is cheaper to buy. I've always preferred manuals but an occasional issue with my left leg made me give the 7AT a look. From time to time I wish I had a manual but I keep finding more ways to exploit the advantages of the 7AT so I'm happy with my choice. Get what YOU want.