I think you guys are missing the point of my question...I am not interested in knowing why you think a manual is better or not.

But after noticing that (at the time of this writing) 13 people voted to have a manual tranny ONLY, with no other options... I was just looking for someone to explain why they have a problem with Ford offering different tranny options. I understand there are some die hard manual tranny guys (self included), but why would you care if someone else opted to pay extra $$$ for an auto?

I am all for options...heck, I don't care if Ford offers a towing package. So long as it doesn't effect the price of the base price.
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true, I did post my opinion... I even thought twice before I did... I wasn't missing your point, I guess I just thought it'd be ok to explian why I voted the way I did. Perhaps I should have voted otherwise, because it really makes no difference to me what people buy.... I know I'd only buy a manual. I guess as long as Ford doesn't allocate trannies on a 70/30% auto bias like they did the GTs... I would just hate to be in a position where I can't get an manual when I buy one because there aren't any available... I think most people would prefer to have the manual. but, then again... I just said "think," and that usually gets me into trouble.

 

The key to the treasure in expressing one's self is the Webster's Dictionary. "Imposing" does not relate to "stating" or even "persuading", not in the least, not even remotely.

BTW, the paperback is only $4.99.



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What does that have to do with the price of chicken in China.

We're talking about tranny options and this fool is lecturing us about word definitions. You must be one of those childish type that likes to argue for the sake of arguing.
You can qoute me all you want and reply with your off-topic, smartass remarks, but I'm finished talking with you.

Back to the topic at hand....

 

What does that have to do with the price of chicken in China.

We're talking about tranny options and this fool is lecturing us about word definitions. You must be one of those childish type that likes to argue for the sake of arguing.
You can qoute me all you want and reply with your off-topic, smartass remarks, but I'm finished talking with you.

Back to the topic at hand....
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Calm down. He's just messing with you. Don't take it seriously.

 

I hear ya man...sorry, I didn't mean people couldn't post their opinion on the poll (I thought your were responding to my questions.)

But you actually brought up a good point about the allocation of cars with the various options.

 

Yeah I know he is...that's why I made that remark about bullitt being the type of person who gets his jollies from aggravating people and arguing with them just for HIS fun.

 

Obviously you have a problem with reading comprehension. "My" personal opinion was based on the "a/t". I don't believe you have been told it's allright to be offensive if you don't like someone else's opinion, although I could be wrong. If you decide to, you will not get a free ride. Count on it.

To reply, get personal, and prove yourself the idiot in just two posts was all your doing, a truly amazing feat.

 

offer it with a auto and a stick no paddle. This is a Mustang (muscle car) we dont need any Euro advanced technology in our tranny's just give us the normal choice STICK or Auto (for grandparents and people without left legs)

 

i think if you buy a high performance car, you need a high performance tranny, you dont buy this car for the luxury of it

 

As I stated earlier: for some of us, an automatic isn't a luxury.

 

There's nothing wrong with an option,

Although I would prefer a manual transmission for a car like that, I am sure there are people that would want an auto.

 

After reading down this thread I was a little nervous about posting my opinion. I think Ford should offer both options. I have a couple personal reasons why and they are personal. One, this is my third GT but first to have an auto. The auto in the 05 GT is just awsome and I love it, it gives me everthing I need in performance. I am not against manuals at all, I just chose the auto. because it didn't let me down performance wise.
Second, my wife loves the look, as I do of the 07 Cobra concept. The door is open now for selling the 05 and possibly purchasing a Cobra. If the Cobra's price points are within reason and the 05 is paid off or close to payoff it may be a go. Thats why I want options, I want to be able to choose which tranny to have in the car. Just a guys opinion and reasoning.

 

You should never be nervous to express your opinion. I think it's safe to say that when people get upset on these boards, it's usually either because they don't comprehend sarcasm, or whoever made the comments people are taking offense to has stated their opinion in an argumentative way.

I'm happy to say that I voted for a manual transmission only. I'd love to say that I have some great reasons for the vote, but I really don't.

I consider the Cobra a specialty vehicle... a limited-edition, high-performance vehicle, and personally, I feel that a limited-edition, high-performance muscle car should have a manual transmission (like the Viper).

Emphasis on muscle car... obviously the Ferraris and Porsches of the world offer paddle shifters. For me, muscle car, raw power, manual tranny.

No offense to those who want a automatic... just my opinion.

 

I think you meant to say "automatic".

 

I think you meant to say "automatic".
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lmao... see, i even confused myself. go me!

thanks.

 

Viper: manual only
Corvette (Z06): manual only
Porsche 911, Carrera, Boxster, Turbo: manual only
Ferrari (Any model): manual only
03-04 Cobra: manual only

'nuff said.

 

The Z06 falls in that category as well and so does the GT500, even though it is a notch below them.

 

I voted manual with automatic optional.

I bought the GT with automatic. Why? Several reasons, all of them my own. That is why I love America. We have the ability to make the choice on just about anything in our lives.

My question (and I admit to being new to this so flame away if you will) is what is so bad about an automatic in a high performance car? I haven't taken mine to the quarter-mile (yet), but it is a very smooth and powerfully shifting transmission, and I feel more than at ease about its ability to handle the occasional high-speed run.

As others stated, there are many people who are unable to drive a manual. Should they be excluded from being able to enjoy what is probably going to be the most exciting performance car of this decade? Not at all! Nothing impairs their ability to control and handle the car, just that they cannot shift their own gears. So what's the harm?

I simply do not get the whole "automatics are for wussies" feeling that I've seen here and there. Simply because I do not wish to shift my own gears, for whatever reason, does not make me more or less of a person or my '05 more or less of a car.

Again, as was stated, having the automatic available as an option will not affect your ability to purchase one with a manual. Point well taken about the allocation percentages, but I have the feeling that Ford would market this model more towards the serious power-drivers who prefer sticks anyway, so the percentages would probably be biased towards manuals. I would probably have more trouble finding the auto version!

Just my $.02.

*ducks the incoming flame-storm...*

 

Who's whats 6 speed man. made in Mexico not me :notnice:

 

How about Tiptronic (Porsche) or the F1 style tranny with Paddleshift (Ferrari) ?

In Europe there is a guy named Clay Regazzoni...he is swiss...he had a long career in Formula 1...best ever yearly result: 2nd (I think it was 1974 ?), lost the World title to Nikki Lauda of Austria (they were both teammates in the Ferrari F1 team) for a mere few points...
the guy in the early 80s had a very bad crash during a Formula 1 race in England: now he is paralysed from his waist down...
Well, hee made himself the advocate of racing for physically impaired people and he still drives himself in many of those races.
I am sure a guy like this can beat me, you and 99 % of anybody else in any type of racing...
Concluding, do not judge a book by its frontpage...

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concerning the topic on which tranny, I would also like to point out that Auto with manumatic capability and smg style tranny are very much similar as for most models both the full auto and the semiauto capability are offered at the same time.
Then if a type of semiauto offers as well paddleshifters, it's just a tiny thing more (=shifting with paddle rather than touching the shift on the floor: same result).

 

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