Gazboy Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Let me see if this one annoys them then... So my mate Lewis Who also has an N/a but doesnt have the Net says that Autos are for OAPS ... Discuss! He's got an NA, did he not have sufficient bladder control to own something quicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ok. Anyone selling a nice Auto TT pref not oo far away from Dorset so say within 150 miles of DT3 5 area. No major engine mods, and not ott on exterior bling either. Just a nice clean, good mileage example for around 8k max. Can't go wrong with the auto box mate. I was pretty skeptical before I heard everyone raving about it on here. Haven't looked back since buying mine either. If you like to drive your car buy a manual, if you like to be driven buy an auto There's always one. He's got an NA, did he not have sufficient bladder control to own something quicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I agree with Chris in what he is saying but for me a sports car is not right with an auto. Nothing like shifting through the gears on a warm summers day. Technically its not a sports car, being rapid does'nt a sports car make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 There's always one. The truth hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 *Gets lighter fluid out and adds to the fire* If you want to go fast, get a manual. If you want to go faster, get an auto. My work is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Technically its not a sports car, being rapid does'nt a sports car make. So the same goes for the Mercedes SLR McLaren then? And the Aston Martin DB9? Ok so the DB9 is a GT car, but it's still an automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Paul Whiffin only imports manual supras to sell... enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 *Gets lighter fluid out and adds to the fire* If you want to go fast, get a manual. If you want to go faster, get an auto. My work is done If you want to control your slide, get a Manual If you want it to drop down a cog mid bend and plant it through a wall, get an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 So the same goes for the Mercedes SLR McLaren then? Cod the Aston Martin DB9? Ok so the DB9 is a GT car, but it's still an automatic. I didnt think mercedes made a sports car, fantastic cars u just mentioned 2 of my faves gt's though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you want to control your slide, get a Manual If you want it to drop down a cog mid bend and plant it through a wall, get an auto. Dude you should change that to "if you want a ready-mixed excuse for not being able to control a powerful RWD car and losing it mid-bend, buy an auto". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Now that was cruel....... Wish I had thought of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I had a manual NA and then I got an Auto TT. Your mates will go erhh its an auto. Put it into manual mode and take them out, then cruise back in auto mode and they soon go, thats ok actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 tell you what; you buy a manual and bring it round; Ill spank your ass in my auto lol:p Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I was talking to an Jap importer who has been in the business for years and he says he hasn't seen one in Japan for 3 years... Not any on the autoserver Japanese auction site either. He told you he hasn't seen a 6 speed TT in Japan for three years???? What about the ones that Jurgen keeps bringing in (i bought one from him last year) and Paul Whiffin etc.? I reckon you mate must have his eyes closed or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I was talking to an Jap importer who has been in the business for years and he says he hasn't seen one in Japan for 3 years.. I'm not surpised, Japan's a long way away. I can't see all the way over there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I replaced my manual Supra with a tiptronic Aristo. And I'm afraid to say I have to joint the ranks of the naysayers. If I had the choice, I'd go back to the manual. Every time. And that includes the fact that I used it as a daily driver through 5 miles of town centre and back every rush hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Unless you specifically want a track car, or plain just hate automatics I personally think a stock TT + auto is a marriage made in heaven. The 6 speed manual is a truck like thing with horrible shift quality, albeit quite a strong transmission. It's also got one gear too many, a fashion fad, no doubt The auto box is one of the finest autos of its time, smooth, reliable and not too heavy, with well chosen ratios and a good manual override. If I lived in a town it would be a total no brainer, I'd have an auto. They just take all the stress out of driving in traffic. If you plan heavy performance mods though, a manual would make more sense. For 8k you might find a VVTI TT Tiptronic.... Best of both worlds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you want to control your slide, get a Manual If you want it to drop down a cog mid bend and plant it through a wall, get an auto. If you want a car with an agricultural gearbox buy a manual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 And I promised myself I would never join one of these debates... LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I replaced my manual Supra with a tiptronic Aristo. And I'm afraid to say I have to joint the ranks of the naysayers. If I had the choice, I'd go back to the manual. Every time. And that includes the fact that I used it as a daily driver through 5 miles of town centre and back every rush hour. The aristo box is cack though and nothing like the supra one. The whole gear change programming is completely different and when you put a supra map onto an AEM on an aristo the drive train just doesn't like it. Hence I will be going manual as soon as Jezz gives me the nod. I have had an auto N/A and an auto BPU enhanced TT supra. My honest opinion is that if you really really want a manual car---flippin buy one and be done with it. If however you have an open mind about it drive one and see what you think. Its a personal descision and for me I would stay auto if I could get a box fitted and tuned nice for less than a manual conversion that can take the power I want to stick through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I wanted a manual but ended up with a bpu auto ,i have no regrets.it drives like a pussy cat in traffic,then rips your eyeballs out when you nail it,.The gear change is so smooth and it just keeps going. when i was looking i was told that about 1 in 20 cars were manual ,take an auto out for a spin it may surprise you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Simple really, buy what you want, the manual is the tool of choice for trackdays, however the Auto is a cracking box, its as quick as a manual, actually quicker on the drag strip, & much cheaper, no need to row the box round town, and constantly depress the clutch, the its an old mans car stigma is good though helps keeps pricing down:p I'd be surprised if manufacturers are making many manuals in 15 yrs time, apart from for sportcars & exotics, and even they're going tiptronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Auto is fine up to around 500bhp, if you intend on going higher than that you better plan on a built autobox or a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The truth hurts *Gets lighter fluid out and adds to the fire* If you want to go fast, get a manual. If you want to go faster, get an auto. My work is done :d If you want to control your slide, get a Manual If you want it to drop down a cog mid bend and plant it through a wall, get an auto. The back end of the auto can do that too if you've got the k-now how. Can't say as I can do it, but I've seen videos of people who can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The aristo box is cack though and nothing like the supra one. The whole gear change programming is completely different and when you put a supra map onto an AEM on an aristo the drive train just doesn't like it. Hence I will be going manual as soon as Jezz gives me the nod. I have had an auto N/A and an auto BPU enhanced TT supra. My honest opinion is that if you really really want a manual car---flippin buy one and be done with it. If however you have an open mind about it drive one and see what you think. Its a personal descision and for me I would stay auto if I could get a box fitted and tuned nice for less than a manual conversion that can take the power I want to stick through it. Fair enough - I've never driven an auto Supra - just the Aristo. I would love it in manual (and may well join you in Jezz's queue ). I don't like the Aristo box, but not so much that there's another car I'd trade in for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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