bro get a manual, very nice
I ended up with the 10-speed and have -zero- regrets. This transmission is off the hook, it’s unlike anything else I have driven. It’s insanely responsive and it feels ‘alive’. By that, I mean when you start to push the car more by cornering or acceleration, it will automatically go into performance mode where it will downshift and hold to maximize power at whatever speed. You can also do this anytime by tapping the gas pedal quickly to the floor at any time. Going between touring/sport/track modes, it also changes the shift behavior depending on the feel/performance desired. In any mode, you can downshift at will with the paddle shifters whenever you want and take over control. If you hold it just a touch longer to downshift, it will drop as many gears necessary to maximize the power output (basically forcing into performance shift mode, like above). You can basically be as hands on (or off) as you wish, but not compromise performance in the least. It’s always there to do what you want and do it extremely well.
If you have not spent time with this transmission in this car, you can’t really judge. It’s a beast. While a 6-speed may have been ‘fun’ in certain situations, I am very happy I didn’t go that route at the end of the day. Sure, it may upset the ‘purists’ and only adding to the diminishing of MT’s in general, but times are changing and AT’s such as this completely dominate in the performance category. A computer can do things faster, better and smoother. In no way do I ever feel ‘disconnected’ from this car.
On an unrelated note since this topic got bumped back… I just hit 2,500 miles. Finally got the window tint done a few weeks back (35% sides, 20% rear with 3M colorstable). Really happy with the added privacy and look, adding to the whole blacked out thing going on. Couldn’t be more happy with my installer. Not a single bubble, piece of debris and edges are cut flawlessly.
Enjoy that v8
