Why did you get an Automatic over a 6 Speed?

[Rapid_RedGT]

Based on what I've read, from the information given. It's 2011-17 Ford Mustang equipped with the MT82 manual transmission.

I think some may be reaching by labeling ALL MT82 Mustang cars, that's what I see online a lot. Those who are in those yearsv shown should get taken care of, but I think there may be a LARGE number of people just wanting to get on the train to keep something going. I've seen a TON of others say they have not one issue. But the are lots that appear to just be taking. I know cars fall apart, but when I read about the MT82, it's just drama. I hope to not have issues, and I hope those that need help get it. Done and done.

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[horned-toad]

18's were also problem. Ford revised one of the shift forks for '19.

 

[mabcim]

A little late to this thread, it was an interesting read.
I struggle over Manual vs auto.
It will mostly be a summer car for me. But will take longer trips, not just a weekend toy.

I would like the feel of a manual, but been a very long time since I drove one regularly. I bought a new Chevy Beretta w/auto. After a year decided I wanted a Manual, so traded for exact same w/manual, love it. So yeah, it has been a while.
I hear all this talk about Tremac vs plain MT, hard to tell how real all that is. Nothing is perfect and people will have good & bad experiences with anything.

I recall my knee not liking manuals I have driven more recently. Gets a little sore, not sure it is a heavy clutch thing or working a part of the knee that it isn’t used so much. Do not know how heavy the clutch is in the Mustang, will have to drive one to know.

Then they I find out ACC isn’t in the manual. I have only had ACC for 2 years, in my Maverick, and I love it. Lane centering is great too. I thought I’d use ACC just on long trips, but I do use it at times on local highways, so lane centering is active.

I have had remote start for so many years now, and that is also auto only. It is not a cold weather only thing. Great on hot days to pre-cool the car.

Then they tease me with remote rev, and say that is only on auto.

I have been watching reviews to see if paddle shifting could be enough to satisfy part of what a manual gives you. Yes, never the same, but it is something.

At this point looks like an auto me for.

 

[sagonzal2000]

I have a Honda Accord as a daily and the gt350 comes out on the weekends so it’s a great change of pace. Makes working a long week rewarding waking up on Saturday morning to bang gears!

 

[Dena]

indeed, the marbling and the fat dripping off of a well seasoned cut of 'beef steak' - I go for ribeye myself.

I think we have a failure to communicate!

 

[DCS]

No car has EVER been designed to do this. No car has been designed to do half of this!

There have been cars that manage this but the vast majority don't. If you want that sort of resilience you will need to pay a lot more money for your cars!

4 speed gearbox! Wow 'get me horse'!

I learned on "three on a tree"!

 

[Gregs24]

I learned on "three on a tree"!

Some early Mustangs had a 3 speed manual

 

[DCS]

Some early Mustangs had a 3 speed manual

I think my 1966 had 4 on the floor. That was my first custom built car.

 

[dusman59]

Early Mt82's were mostly problematic by a poor shift linkage,people with poor shift habits that damaged internals. I'm not saying there were not some bad Mt82's made but the issue was over blown. There were some questions on oil and many changed from the factory fill. Ford has made made improvements over the years.
I never had problems with my Mt82 but felt the factory shifter was sloppy so it was change out to a MGW which was more precise. The factory fill was also changed out to Redline as I felt it was better for the synchros.

 

[roadpilot]

I learned on "three on a tree"!

1969 Chevrolet C10 pickup. Straight 6 cylinder with a 'three on the tree'. Wish it was still around.

 

[Mastermind46]

I went with the auto. I have never bought an auto. My parents gave me the 01 Silverado that I daily. I have really appreciated the auto in Denver traffic.

My biggest reasons to go with an auto were:
1) Wife can more easily drive an auto
2) I will daily the car in nice weather
3) Auto can hold power better and I am planning to get a whipple

 

[Gr8ful]

Two things said in previous posts.

1. No start/stop for the 6 speed. Incorrect. I have seen one. Check your owners manual, it's addressed in there.

2. " I turn everything off or I pull the fuse. Maybe 15-20 years ago we could that, but now with all the BCMs talking to each other, you will cause other systems to malfunction. Almost nothing is powered direct from the fusebox anymore.
My $.02 worth.

 

[IFFV68]

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?

I chose the 10-Speed Auto over thr 6 Speed because I’m 76 yrs. Old & have Tit

i'm with you 100%, the whole manual vs auto debate is kinda lame, but when the manual or auto elitists get involved, it's just downright idiotic

I ordered the 10-Speed Automatic over the 6 Speed because I’m 76 years old.
I also have Titanium rods in my femur & Tibula.
My left knee needs replaced. All ready did the right knee.
Automatics work very well in traffic.
Too be young again with all the new technology!

 

[Zig]

I chose the 10-Speed Auto over thr 6 Speed because I’m 76 yrs. Old & have Tit

I ordered the 10-Speed Automatic over the 6 Speed because I’m 76 years old.
I also have Titanium rods in my femur & Tibula.
My left knee needs replaced. All ready did the right knee.
Automatics work very well in traffic.
Too be young again with all the new technology!

Tbh I rather enjoyed your first response. But then once completed I completely understand.

 

[horned-toad]

I think we have a failure to communicate!

it was deliberate. A cheap attempt at garnering laughs.

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