Why did you get an Automatic over a 6 Speed?

[roadpilot]

That said, there are days when I miss a 6 speed manual Mustang.

I do as well, but it's not for performance reasons -- it's a visceral thing.

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[timd38]

I bough an auto for a couple reasons. The 10 speed is faster, I am 70 and not any fun on long trip in traffic with a manual, plus I still have my Corvette and one of my other Mustangs that has a manual. Of my 4 toy cars, two are auto and two are manual.

 

[McSmugger]

I was torn between auto and manual. My heart wanted a manual because I love driving and racing and I've never had one. I've never driven a manual car, but I do have a motorcycle so I know how to do it.

My brain wanted a 3.55 auto for practicality (it's a daily driver) and it being faster than the 3.15. Also in the back of my mind, I thought since it was more expensive it must be better.

In the end, I'm happy with my automatic. It's fun and fast!

 

[EdMan63]

I work at a dealership and purchased a Dark Horse that had been on the showroom for awhile. It just so happened to be an auto. I didn't order it and it was more of a "hmmm maybe it's time for another Mustang" moment. I've had several in the past and all were manual. Matter of fact most cars I had early on in my driving life were manuals. If I ordered a Dark Horse I might have opted for the manual because by default that's what I was used to. But the 10r80 so far has not been bad at all.

 

[shepshep]

My personal reasons:
Better performance
Better daily drivability in traffic
More comfort features (remote start mainly)
Still retains manual shifting via the paddle system

But mostly:
Daily drove my manual 2010 GT for 5 years and honestly don't see the appeal of having to use a clutch pedal.

You nailed it, I have had manuals and love them but at my age give me the 10 speed auto!

 

[JPGC_S650]

I do as well, but it's not for performance reasons -- it's a visceral thing.

A lot of folks don't understand this

 

[MGHTYDX]

Let me start by saying, I have a 6 speed S650...

I got it, because it had been almost 15 years since I drove a manual, and I wanted to have some fun on the weekends when I drive this car. I came from a 2023 C8 Corvette, and it was GREAT. I just felt like I was not having as much fun. So when the 24 Mustang was announced, I placed an order in Nov. 2023. After selling my C8, I just waited for this car to arrive. Once I got it, I then remembered why I loved manuals so much. There is nothing wrong with an automatic, and most will tell you it's faster. But I think it comes down to the MODs, and the driver. Mainly the driver. I've seen MANY, 6 speeds cars KILL autos. But I'm not in it for that. I'm retired, and this is just a car I wanna have fun on sunny days with.

*Side note* - a car I would LOVE to get if I can find one in great shape, and with low enough miles is the 6 speed C6 Corvette. ZR1 Would be nice...

Why did you get an automatic over a 6 speed? Or you are rowing your own gears?

Easy...I don't know how to drive a manual!

 

[horned-toad]

Easy...I don't know how to drive a manual!

easily remedied.

Life is too short to be a passenger in your own so-called "sport" vehicle.

 

[MGHTYDX]

easily remedied.

Life is too short to be a passenger in your own so-called "sport" vehicle.

At my age, I'm lucky to remember how to start the car!

 

[myvaporblue5.0pony]

I really miss being able to catch 2nd on my way home in my 2019 GT Roush supercharged I had previously but the 10R80 is amazing in my 2024 GT PP. I'm 54 and enjoyed being able to shift in all of the manuals I previously owned but my knees have gotten the best of me. We had previously owned a Mustang GT PP with the 10R80 and were amazed how quickly it would shift gears so we knew we would not be disappointed with the 2024.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Don't buy an auto over a manual

 

[mobiax]

Because I'm lazy

 

[agreywolfe]

Don't buy an auto over a manual

Posting that image when driving a manual is literally just turning things on for the purpose of wacking around their firm sticks.

Jk, both options haves ups and downs, it's 100% drivers preference at this point.

 

[Luckydog7]

Love a manual, BUT..
-a bad knee
-driving in traffic
-automatic advancements
my reasons for getting the automatic.

 

[The Ghost]

Honestly I had every reason to get an auto. I live in SoCal, where roads often suck and traffic can be unpredictable. I'd never owned a manual. Gas mileage is supposedly better. Less thinking about the car and more on what's going on outside of the car.

BUT... I got a manual, and I have zero regrets.

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