Automatic or 6-speed - honest feedback

[Zig]

there's no manual gearbox that could compete with it.

is that why the automatics have more gears?

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[GrabThatBlue]

is that why the automatics have more gears?

Are automatics faster than chasing goats?

 

[Zig]

Are automatics faster than chasing goats?

 

[npole]

is that why the automatics have more gears?

Fuel efficiency and other benefits "on paper" (I say on paper coz data usually doesn't match with what you'll experience in the real world). With a manual gearbox you would get crazy to manage 10 gears, but with an auto they'll get the opportunity and so they (Ford and GM) did it.

 

[oddjack]

It's simple, really.

It depends how you want to use it. If you are mostly into fun rides on the weekends, want to take on the tracks, burn tires, etc. Or if you want to store the car because you have other automatic cars you use to commute, then get the manual.

If you want to have fun commuting, but still a comfortable ride, get the Auto.

For me it is Auto. I am getting older, dont want to row through gears anymore. I have 2 other manuals. A 87 Camaro and a 96 Miata, both are for fun rides.

If it's your daily, let me tell you, it's not going to be fun shifting going back home in the rush back hour.

 

[jml]

My wife has a dual clutch A5, and I must say that I don’t notice a big difference in speed. However, her gearbox seems “smarter “, it know better when to shift than the Mustang. Particularly in sport mode. So I just use the paddles when not driving in heavy traffic.
Also, the downshifting in the Mustang when decreasing speed is a lot more jerky than her car (but that might just be the big V8 ).
I do agree that the paddles make a big difference: I like the AT10, but without the paddles I would have a very different opinion.

 

[Frogdog1]

There's lag, unless you're driving a F1.
But it's less than that mentioned "good one second", so I've mentioned 0.3s, however I never measured that. If you've ever tried a "sport car" (ie: Porsche) you will feel what's "instant", but either an Audi is faster.
People are maybe confused by the delay when you're driving slowly, that's the way the gearbox logic works, but when driving "fast" the delay is negligible and there's no manual gearbox that could compete with it.

Comparing a Ford Mustang GT to a F1 car in any way, shape, or form, is rather ridiculous. LOL!

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Comparing a Ford Mustang GT to a F1 car in any way, shape, or form, is rather ridiculous. LOL!

Lol. He wasn't.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

It's simple, really.

It depends how you want to use it. If you are mostly into fun rides on the weekends, want to take on the tracks

I would recommend the opposite if a buyer was intending to take the car to the track, regardless of what kind of track. I would say get the A10.

Set it in Track Mode (or Drag Mode, depending upon what sort of track) and go for it.

 

[ChitownStang]

I would recommend the opposite if a buyer was intending to take the car to the track, regardless of what kind of track. I would say get the A10.

Set it in Track Mode (or Drag Mode, depending upon what sort of track) and go for it.

It takes half the skill, fun, and control out of it to road course in an auto. Believe me, I have done both.
Many Americans do love the easy button instead of skill though … lol

 

[MustangMental]

33 Miles per gallon on the highway with an automatic and paddle shifters give you everything you could want excluding revving in neutral at a stop light

 

[ChitownStang]

33 Miles per gallon on the highway with an automatic and paddle shifters give you everything you could want excluding revving in neutral at a stop light

Yeah, miles per gallon and automatically do the shifting for me on a track.
That’s why I buy a Mustang!

 

[MustangMental]

Yeah, miles per gallon and automatically do the shifting for me on a track.
That’s why I buy a Mustang!

Lots of Tracks over in Chicago? Anything to distract you from the St Louis Cards whopping the Cub's ass every year

 

[AZ_Ryan]

I would recommend the opposite if a buyer was intending to take the car to the track, regardless of what kind of track. I would say get the A10.

Set it in Track Mode (or Drag Mode, depending upon what sort of track) and go for it.

For the fastest lap times, yes. For more fun and driver engagement, no.

Give me 3 pedals on the track all day long and twice on sunday. I dont care if it's 3/10s slower.

 

[Frogdog1]

Je didnt say buy one. He said test drive one to understand how those transmissions shift compared to the Mustang.

So you REALLY think I bought a Mustang and I MIGHT have wanted to understand a Volkswagen or something else?? Funny!

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