cloud9
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Taking my college sophomore out to drive the Boss. He's never driven a manual so wish me luck :
Taught the 17 year old a couple weeks ago and it went fine, but we just stayed in the big parking lot at the fairgrounds. 
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Better keep those keys locked up or someone may borrow the Boss when Dad's not looking.cloud9 said:Taking my college sophomore out to drive the Boss. He's never driven a manual so wish me luck :Taught the 17 year old a couple weeks ago and it went fine, but we just stayed in the big parking lot at the fairgrounds.
I believe you' right. I noticed that on the CTS-V stats for the 0-60. I think Europe is driving the automatic trannies with paddle shifters. On the Z-4, you can upgrade to a six speed steptronic or a 7 speed double-clutch. According to MSN Autos, only 7.7 percent of all autos sold last year contained a manual gearbox.DigiCowboy said:I don't know if this is fact or fiction, but I recall reading that some of todays automatic transmissions are faster than sticks - I guess that would be calculated in acceleration / quarter mile / 0-60, since top end would only be a factor the the final gear ratio. One of the experts can correct me here if I am wrong.
Yea I'm with you on this one. It just doesn't "feel" like a performance car with an automatic. Maybe I'm just stubborn.302BOB said:Say what you may about the new automatics, I love driving a stick! It seems to put you more in control of driving your car. Downshift, upshift, you are in control! I hadn't driven a manual trans since the 70's but recently bought a 04 GT 5sd to get ready for my BOSS. Best move I ever made...Driving the pants out of that car.....making up for the 30 yrs of driving an automatic. Now all I need is my BOSS!!
I agree with you guys but then again I haven't driven a new 458 Italia yet. ;Dcloud9 said:Yea I'm with you on this one. It just doesn't "feel" like a performance car with an automatic. Maybe I'm just stubborn.302BOB said:Say what you may about the new automatics, I love driving a stick! It seems to put you more in control of driving your car. Downshift, upshift, you are in control! I hadn't driven a manual trans since the 70's but recently bought a 04 GT 5sd to get ready for my BOSS. Best move I ever made...Driving the pants out of that car.....making up for the 30 yrs of driving an automatic. Now all I need is my BOSS!!