auto or stick??

stanging06 · Jul 17, 2007

im looking to get a 05 to 07 gt and im debaiting on geting a stick or standard..... i know the diffrent qualities in both far as like in a standard u car hear the exhaust alot better but i wanted some opoions on from people that already own or drive 1.

2k3stangguy · Jul 17, 2007

depends

auto is the way to go if it will also be your daily driver

stick for weekend car

DarkFireGT · Jul 17, 2007

What's wrong with a daily driver being stick? I wouldn't have it any other way. It's nice to have something to do on an otherwise boring commute. There's many people on this board with manuals as daily drivers, and I'm sure they feel the same way.

It's all about what feels better to you. Unlike previous generations, the autos in the new Mustangs are very responsive with a good tune, and can pull the same times (if not a tad lower) as a manual with the right tune. So, it's really just what you feel most comfortable with.

stanging06 · Jul 17, 2007

DarkFireGT said:
What's wrong with a daily driver being stick? I wouldn't have it any other way. It's nice to have something to do on an otherwise boring commute. There's many people on this board with manuals as daily drivers, and I'm sure they feel the same way.

It's all about what feels better to you. Unlike previous generations, the autos in the new Mustangs are very responsive with a good tune, and can pull the same times (if not a tad lower) as a manual with the right tune. So, it's really just what you feel most comfortable with.

thanx yea ive has 3 stangs and my first was a 93 gt it was a auto but i had a 00 with a stick and then it just seemed like the autos at that time were so freaking slow stock like u had to beef it up but a stick didnt seem like u had too as much so im just trying to figure out witch way to go this time around.. i do mostly highway driving so.. ill have this for awhile so im looking what will be great for performance in the long run

justpball · Jul 17, 2007

I love my auto...it is so fun to drive.

xtweakerx · Jul 17, 2007

In every mustang i've owned which is a lot ive always had a 5spd. For me it just kind of goes with being mustang, however i will say these new stangs being autos are pretty bad ass its not like the old days. However there is nothing like banging through a set of gears.

anthony05gt · Jul 17, 2007

Mine was an auto.....now it's a manual. I like it much better as a manual.

gt06 · Jul 17, 2007

5-Speed here and a DD! If you plan on going to the track allot, I would go with the auto as generally they are more consistent. I just want something that's fun to drive and really don't care about et's hence the manual.

stanging06 · Jul 17, 2007

thanx for the imputs. im not to close to a track where im at witch sucks a$$. im just going to have to drive em both n see what i like better

Roni · Jul 18, 2007

Mine is a Stick and I drive it every day summer and winter.
The stick is the way to go if you like the total control you have when driving the car.

Satin Silver GT · Jul 18, 2007

I noticed last night that the Auto rebate is now gone off of Fords site. However there is still a $1,500 rebate going on.

xtweakerx · Jul 18, 2007

if u can drive you can still win many races w/ a stick. I bracketed a lot with other 5spds and plan to with this one as well.

scupking · Jul 18, 2007

I have an auto 01 GT and before I had the custom tune done with an Xcal 2 the shifts where sloppy. With the tune it feels like a totally different car. There’s nothing wrong with an auto.

281Ponies · Jul 18, 2007

2 Door – V8 – Rear Wheel Drive… that just Screams Clutch to me.

Edcyclopedia · Jul 18, 2007

Man - o man, it's like your asking if blonde's are hotter than redheads or brunettes.
My take is simple...
More woman drive auto's, so if re-sale is important, then by an auto. Sports cars are fun to drive no matter what you drive. I happen to like standard shift for sports cars. It's just personnel preference.

pony ride · Jul 18, 2007

Edcyclopedia said:
Man - o man, it's like your asking if blonde's are hotter than redheads or brunettes.
My take is simple...
More woman drive auto's, so if re-sale is important, then by an auto. Sports cars are fun to drive no matter what you drive. I happen to like standard shift for sports cars. It's just personnel preference.

Bingo! It's all what you want from the car...... I've had both over the years, but both my current mustangs are sticks.

Cerwindel · Jul 18, 2007

Auto w/Tune IMHO..

Just as fast, and you get to chill out in traffic or on hills...

With the tune, the throttle response is insane, and the shifts nice and stiff, I have a buddy who drives an 06 GT Stick Tuned+Cai, Loses to me every time, mostly because of the fact that the auto kicks it in gear much faster then a human can shift.. Also you can adjust to to match your engines powerband with a good dyno tune..

Just my 2 Cents.. Both are great.. I went auto for reasons above..

C

bigcat · Jul 18, 2007

i enjoy shifting my own gears, but if i wanted the most consistent times, i would get the auto. like previously stated, this auto with a tune is amazing. there is just something about rowing your own gears that appeals to me personaly.

either way, cant go wrong.

Gearbanger 101 · Jul 18, 2007

Agree. I like the consistency of the auto, but nothing beats "rowing the gears" in any sorts of sports car. The ability to “dump it” at the light and blaze the hides is more than enough reason for me to get one.

cowtown · Jul 18, 2007

the auto's in the newer cars are night and day different from the older autos Ford used to use. I am very pleased with my auto, especially with the traffic around here.

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