Question on trade back my auto Z to a manual

NYBladeZ

For the record I've tried the paddles in both the M5 and E92 M3. In the m5 even in M mode there is still a delay. Granted it is not that long, but the second I click the paddle I want the downshift immediately not .000923432 milliseconds later. If I can tell and feel the delay it fails. The E92 M3 has a great great box but you still feel detached. It takes all driver ability out of the race, 1/4 mile runs have been reduced to putting your foot down and pressing a paddle. If that's the case it's more about who spent more on their car since the car is doing all the work not you. Slushboxes offer consistency, you won't get any driver error. However, you lose the fun factor. If you are going to tell me that it's more fun to have a computer control your shifts and rpms you're crazy. You don't even have to heel/toe in a manual anymore now that SRM is available. Lastly, women drive auto's, if you meet a girl who drives stick you'll walk away impressed because you know she goes against the grain. We're not talking about Ferrari's, Lambo's or any other supercar we're talking about normal enthusiast cars. I guess it's best phrased as the guy who drives the paddle shift will be a bit faster but the guy behind him in the stick will have a lot more fun.

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