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Mike · 11-06-2009, 08:05 PM

I'm not quite sure why the 6MT owners keep insisting that the MT is better.

1. It's been proven on the dyno that the AT does not lose a significant amount of power
2. the AT can shift faster than a MT can.
3. If the MT is already "in gear", why wouldn't the AT be?
4. the MT will cost more to maintain in the long run.
5. the MT has less resale value. Remember, the vast majority of Gs are AT. BMW 3s, Acura TLs and Lexus ISs have the same problem.

Remember, with the 6MT, to chirp gears, you're abusing your drivetrain. The stock 7AT will chirp gears all day with no excess wear and tear.

This is coming from the guy who's owned 10+ MT cars, and 2 AT cars. My G was a 5AT.

11-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#20
Mike Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,967	I'm not quite sure why the 6MT owners keep insisting that the MT is better. 1. It's been proven on the dyno that the AT does not lose a significant amount of power 2. the AT can shift faster than a MT can. 3. If the MT is already "in gear", why wouldn't the AT be? 4. the MT will cost more to maintain in the long run. 5. the MT has less resale value. Remember, the vast majority of Gs are AT. BMW 3s, Acura TLs and Lexus ISs have the same problem. Remember, with the 6MT, to chirp gears, you're abusing your drivetrain. The stock 7AT will chirp gears all day with no excess wear and tear. This is coming from the guy who's owned 10+ MT cars, and 2 AT cars. My G was a 5AT.