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Originally Posted by sonic370 i can't say why they don't. but i will say imho both the 6 mt and the 7at trans are the best trans in any car

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Old 02-17-2012, 11:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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i can't say why they don't. but i will say imho both the 6 mt and the 7at
trans are the best trans in any car that cost under 40k
Under what set of criteria?
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maybe features? both rev-match during downshift, AT has paddles that are stationary to the steering column, locking tc gear 2-6... MT has pretty slick gates, not wobbly not notchy, agressive gearing which we like.
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maybe features? both rev-match during downshift, AT has paddles that are stationary to the steering column, locking tc gear 2-6... MT has pretty slick gates, not wobbly not notchy, agressive gearing which we like.


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Have you driven both Mitsubishi EVO MR/GSR? I would say mitsu kills us on tranny performance.
BMW 135DCT it would cost about 44k but its so close to 43k and feels awesome. 6mt 135l128/328?
Mazda 6mt in the rx8 and miata?

The Z is EXCELLENT. In the top 5 but not the best.


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maybe features? both rev-match during downshift, AT has paddles that are stationary to the steering column, locking tc gear 2-6... MT has pretty slick gates, not wobbly not notchy, agressive gearing which we like.
So, to be fair, transmissions are very subjective, and I respect that...just seems like a bold statement with no backing.
If the criteria is technology, sure, the 6MT has some neat rev-matching...but by that standard, the 7AT has a tough time against the EVO's DCT, or the DCT in the 135i....

If you go on anything else, you might subjectively say that you like the transmissions, but it is a pretty bold assertion to say they are the best under 40K...with no backing...
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