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#42 ·
Another reason to swap to a Manual:

fuel economy!

I drive my MT to save $ on long trips when I want to drive like a grandpa and I drive my AT when I'm feeling sporty ...j/k :) :)
 
#43 ·
Auto Amazing

No question in my mind that automatics rule. When you are driving a car as beautiful as an acura, sometimes you need to just look out the window and watch other people admiring you rather than worry about shifting. More fun in traffic too.
 
#44 ·
Blasphemy.
 
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#45 ·
v6beauty said:
No question in my mind that automatics rule. When you are driving a car as beautiful as an acura, sometimes you need to just look out the window and watch other people admiring you rather than worry about shifting. More fun in traffic too.
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You look new. Snap some pictures and introduce yourself in the G2 section.
 
#47 · (Edited)
kotetu said:
gonna fix this for ya... XD

Reasons why we should not swap to a manual:
1. You lost your right arm in a tragic accident.
2. You lost your left leg in a tragic accident.
3. You are illiterate and don't know what an H is.
4. The idea of using both feet and both hands simultaneously while in a moving vehicle scares you.
5. Your foot is too wide to step on the clutch without hitting the brake at the same time.
6. You want the convenience of the auto and don't need a manual to do 'roll backs' at stop lights.
7. You cannot comprehend the idea of having more than 4 gears.

Reasons why the Legend's automatic rules:
1. One legged people can drive them.
2. One armed people can drive them.
3. The big brake pedal means I don't have to aim very well to stop.
4. I don't have to exercise my left leg in traffic.
5. I don't have to feather the clutch to do a California stop.
6. I don't have to learn what a standard H is.
7. I don't have to worry about insanely expensive and rare console parts.
8. My shifter is so tall I can reach it from anywhere in the car.
9. In an auto you can have the JDM Alpha console and watch DVDs while driving.
etc...

Well this is all I could come up with on short notice. :giggle:
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That's good. You guys are funny!
 
#48 ·
One big thing about an AT to me is just being lazy...I'll admit it. I'm in traffic alot where I live, and have no desire to be constantly shifting. Plus as stated earlier, I own big V6 sedan not a small coupe or racecar, so it doesn't really kill the "feel" of the car, or make me feel like a poser.

With a chipped ECU and intake and exhaust, I think its a really fun transmission; you get comfortable with punching it as well as driving it economically. It shifts sportier than other ATs I've driven and the powerband, while not overwhelming by any means, is very solid throughout.
 
#49 ·
when i accelerate onto the freeway I love punching it My auto shifts at just the right time and I like the sound of my short ram air-intake and people are always impressed by how my type 1 Roors so loud its great!
 
#50 ·
I can talk to this discussion...

I've been looking to give up my auto sedan in favor of a 6MT coupe or a 5MT M3 but the number 1 reason I love my auto...

The broken rear transmission mount (or maybe all of them are broken - I don't even know these days) smacks the car into gear as hard as the transmission possibly can when it downshifts and the car takes off. It's mad fun :)

As far as AT transmissions go though, it's a great transmission. It's crisp and very quick by comparison to many other autos and man does it take a beating. It's held up great even in light of my driving habits!

BTW: Kotetu, you're rediculous. That's an excellent response.
 
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#55 ·
I have always enjoyed the Legend's auto transmission. It never fails to do what I want, except a few times when it decides to change gear for no apparent reason through a corner, which is scary, and the cah-chunk-slamm it does when coasting slowly up a hill to a light without my foot on the gas.

My Integra's auto is even more amazing. I initially hated it, but I was given the car, so couldn't complain. But really, the thing is truly telepathic. You can clearly feel each gear through the pedal and it is a joy to drive.

On the other hand, the CL-S auto is :vomit:
 
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#57 ·
Of course the 6 speed is very fun to drive and the thought of having that 6th gear still suprises me everyday. But..... Every time (usually around 5pm for me), Interstate 405 North and 101 interchange, it makes me wish i got the auto...
 
#59 ·
Lovin my LEgend

My aunt gave me her legend coupe a lil while ago...I agree with those that say the auto tranny on the legend is very responsive. I'm always hatin on those that have a M/T in their cars; however, since the legend isn't a Rear wheel drive car, what is the BIG difference...Damn Sure Can't Drift :( ...Ok, the car may be more responsive and you have more control over the car, but if your gonna do the occasional rubber burn, THE A/T is just fine.... Throw your girl in Neutral, Rev The Engine, and Throw Her in D4.....Burn Rubber for days...YOu wanna launch it...PUT it in 1, Then 2, THen D3....
 
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Intellectual Soldier said:
My aunt gave me her legend coupe a lil while ago...I agree with those that say the auto tranny on the legend is very responsive. I'm always hatin on those that have a M/T in their cars; however, since the legend isn't a Rear wheel drive car, what is the BIG difference...Damn Sure Can't Drift :( ...Ok, the car may be more responsive and you have more control over the car, but if your gonna do the occasional rubber burn, THE A/T is just fine.... Throw your girl in Neutral, Rev The Engine, and Throw Her in D4.....Burn Rubber for days...YOu wanna launch it...PUT it in 1, Then 2, THen D3....
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your Legend should be taken away from you. :punch:
 
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