You can keep your foot on the gas while using select shift, running through the gears. In terms of RPMs and when to shift, I just do it when it sounds/feels correct. It's very fun, and when you run into traffic, just move the shifter to the automatic D position (even while underway) and you'll be back in full-auto. I really like the system and appreciate it while driving into deep Los Angeles traffic. Mileage would probably be a little worse with the select shift than full-auto. But for me its negligible v. the fun factor.

 

alright i get it now thank you very much!

Unfortunately i have to deal with deep los angeles traffic almost everyday.. Id leave, but my job is pretty good so im stuck lol

 

I dont know if this is normal and 2 years of owning it only recently i started using it. When i put my shifter in S and drive letting the computer shift for me, i notice when i brake rpm goes up about 300 when it downshifts.

 

Yep.

When my dealer asked why I wanted an Auto, I told them flat out that it's because the manual transmissions in these cars are weak and I'm often in traffic. That was the end of that conversation and they weren't smirking, they went out and found me an Auto without asking anymore questions and treated me right.