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Old October 28th, 2011, 10:12 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by reaubideux View Post
It ain't always about efficiency. If you race your car you'd be a fool to go w/an auto transmission. You just can't keep the RPMs up if you have to deal with an automatic constantly wanting to upshift. And the manu-matics on lower-end cars are still too clunky to be a viable "best of both worlds" option.
I disagree - it is all about efficiency. Although most people agree that manuals are more fun because you're in command, a computer will always be more precise.

Also, "race your car" is a very broad statement. What kind of race? For instance, automatics are ideal in drag races.
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