Love love love shifting, but I want an auto for an occasional change of pace, preferably an SRT392 AutoStick.

 

How you can beat this feeling!?

 

That's easy! Put it in "D", mash the pedal, and get there first...every time!!!

 

 

The auto stangs I've been seeing at the track are FAST. Maybe Ford finally built an auto trans worth a damm. One day there will be a dual clutch gearbox that will bolt up to a Ford V8 and the heavens will align. I like shifting but hate clutching. A good auto trans with a manual valve body and small stall converter will be good enough for me. Some people have fun shifting. I have fun hanging on.

 

Easy!! Ride a motorcycle. Now THAT's a fun feeling



Honestly though, that didn't look anymore fun than if I did the same on my car(IMO). Have you driven one of the new auto's? Just for comparisons sake, because with the select shift you have complete control of the gears, and that's where I find the fun. I don't really care if I'm pushing a stick, or pulling a paddle, its the control. Though really I would prefer something better than a button to shift lol. But still, I love this auto. I'd hate being stuck with shifting in some more crappier situations. If you like it though good for you.
I agree with you, if this was a regular auto like in that pic you posted(P/R/N/D/?) without the select shift, it would be pretty boring, or better said not as fun as having the control when you want too.


I agree with Alscobra. For me, if they just change the button to a more immersive method, it'd be perfect.

 

The current 6 speed automatic needs one thing. A "Normal/Sport" switch to go from whimpy stock shifting to very firm, tire chirping shifting. Spending hundreds for a tune is stupid just to get a firmer shift from the automatic. That is my only beef with the tranny in my 2014.

 

That's what I look like waiting for you to row yourself to the stripe behind me! Ha!

 

LOL I've put the bruising on quite a few 5.0's including autos at the track with my "slow manual shifting"
It's always fun when they roll up to you and ask you how much nitrous you're running.

Last attempt to make you feel bad...
Which of these two videos is more exciting...

Run at 0:31 & 0:53

Run at 0:53

Be honest...

 

Don't get me wrong - I love to play with a stick! Woof! Woof!

And the big bad Shelby is a much more exciting ride than that poor little 5.0 for sure.

But for excitement...I'll have to see your Shelby and raise you a Cobra Jet!

Run at about 0.40

Oh looky here...there ain't no clutch pedal in there!

 

I've found I really enjoy driving my car much more with a stick versus an auto. It adds difficulty...it's something additional that requires mastering and it just makes it more of an experience versus just mashing the go pedal.

I don't really care how either gearbox fares in terms of which is faster and whatnot...I prefer the manual purely for the experience it offers.

 

I was actually trying to stay with street cars not all out race cars... lol
Dat cobra jet tho

 

Without question, the manual. But, my mustang is not my daily driver, so my situation is a little different. Even so, I think I would still get the manual. For me, I don't care how good the auto is, it will never replace the feeling of a manual. Good luck with your decision.

 

You said it brother! \m/

 

THIS^

 

In terms of speed, the manual won't be able to keep up with a modern, properly calibrated auto; they're just faster than our hands and feet are. Now that said, I do like the fact that my 500 is a standard. It doesn't feel right for me to drive a performance car without a stick. To me, control means shifting as well as clutching, in addition to throttle steering, heel-toeing, etc.

 

An automatic is handy...once you put it in gear, you can put your purse on the center console and not worry about having to shift. Having to push in a clutch with high heels on must be a pain too.

I've been driving manuals for 26 years and have no intention of stopping, but you really have to make up your own mind.

Automatics are great for bracket racing when consistent times on a drag strip are essential, but they sure take the fun out of driving.

Are you buying the Mustang to have a fun car to drive? If not, buy it with an automatic.

Yes, I've tried the Selectshift slushbox - it's NOT the same. No way to "declutch" if you ever wanted/needed to. You'd need to slide the shifter up out of the "S" setting, through the Drive position to get to neutral, but you know for that split second you move the shifter past "D", it'll try and shift to whatever gear it thinks you should be in...and then don't go too far, or you'll end up in reverse...enjoy.

 

wec, I will say there's nothing like a manual for fun. But, as I have gotten older I have found that there is a lot to be said about just pushing the skinny pedal, and moving on. The auto in our '13 is nice, especially as a DD. The select shift works great, and is quite fun to play with. Good luck on your decision.

BTW, that Cobra Jet sounds like the Wifey heading out to the grocery store.

 

Manual if fine but the Mustang manual seems to be problematic. Lots of people have issues with them. The automatic is one of the best automatics out there. Very strong and trouble free. Especially nice if you hit the track occasionally.

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

I got my Mustang in May...first stick shift in 25 years. The last one was a 1987 Nissan pick up. I've always had company cars or leased vehicles since then.

The day after I got the Mustang, I had to use my Fusion and I went for the clutch!!! 25 years of automatics, one day of driving a stick...whoda thunk?

Tom