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I’ll stay manual until I go electric. Every time I’ve tried automatic transmissions I had the feeling that the computer was struggling to figure out what I’m go
by aaaaaaaaaaab 4y ago
I’ll stay manual until I go electric. Every time I’ve tried automatic transmissions I had the feeling that the computer was struggling to figure out what I’m gonna do (upshift, downshift, accelerate slowly, accelerate agressively?) based on the limited input available. It always felt annoying compared to the direct control with a manual.
- xnyan 4y agoWhich automatic have you tried most recently? I suspect it’s somewhat older than you may think, because even moderate quality automatics don’t often have that kind of constant gear hunting anymore. The ZF Friedrichshafen 8HP was a game changer for autos that don’t feel terrible but also relatively affordable, and they are everywhere now.
- aaaaaaaaaaab 4y agoMost recent was a 2021 BMW 330i. Before that a 2019 Renault Clio RS Line.
- euroderf 4y agoHow about an automatic that only shifts when you want it to, with control via a headband ?
- phatfish 4y agoIve always found automatics difficult to drive in the city, where they are suppose to make things easier. They just don't have the level of control i can get from a manual for quick acceleration to get out of side roads into traffic. Even in the "sport" mode i've found them sluggish, and it was a fairly new rental a few years ago. Maybe the high end models get the really responsive automatic gearboxes, but i suspect not everyone can afford that, compared to any old cheap manual that can do the same thing. Now, electric wont have that problem as i understand, so happy to drive without gears then.