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02-08-2024, 09:12 AM | #45 |
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Also a guy who had manual transmissions for decades. I'm in the "if I had a choice I'd probably go for the manual but I'm not going to switch just to get a manual" camp because the ZF transmission very often feels as if it can read my mind. So it's different from a manual but still fun in its own way. I feel the same way about my EVs -- they're not fun in the same way as old school cars. They're fun in their EV way. There is more than one way for a car to be enjoyable.
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I've owned a Porsche PDK and any differences between it and the ZF 8 speed are minimal and basically not something you will notice. I think ZF made the PDK, too.
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Does the manual mean you lose some of the tech toys? Auto parking, reverse out, etc?
For me I chose Auto - maybe an age thing. I enjoy a manual rental car for a few hours and can see the appeal. |
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I’m 95% certain we’d be taking the Acura RDX on any road trips, as we do now, so the ACC loss sucks, but not truly an issue. Remote Start? Same, we garage at home, and as it won’t be a true DD for me since I WFH, I can do without cooling/heating the interior after 8-10 hours outside at the office. Dunno about the so-called auto-park features. Since you have to control the brake/gas/gear, I’d ‘hope’ it still applies, but haven’t heard nor looked into sub forums of other models with MT to get an idea. (Still wish they’d invest in basic tech that MT makers who cost ~$35k less do, but what can you do) /shrug |
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I first drove a Ferrari 360 back in 2000 with the F1 flappy paddle box - it blew me away. The sales guy then asked if I wanted to drive a manual and my reply was "I don't see the point - it will never be as fast as that!". That said I drove a SL55 and 911 Turbo of that erea with Auto boxes and hated them both - far too slow. I did later drive a manula 360 and still felt the same. 24 years on my driving style has no doubt changed but I still favour a good fast auto. That said I see the appeal and I'm sure Z4M owners will love the extra involvement/connection :-) |
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