Do you own a manual or auto V6 S197 Mustang?

i like to DRIVE my car... not ride in my car. Stick all the way!

most are auto, as the v6 was made primarily as a DD car.

I have an auto and enjoy it. Sometimes I wish I had a manual, and most times I couldn't be happier I picked an auto.

Kind of a useless question.. lol.. doesnt solve anything really.. but I contributed nonetheless..[8D]

Thank you for your vote. I'm not trying to solve any question, just curious what the members have.

^agreed. Most 6ers I see have the auto. Mine has the auto, I had zero choice in that since I got it used for a steal.

I wondered this too. Personal preference but theres no way in hell I would by an auto in a sports car. I had to look long and hard to find a 5 speed in grabber orange!

the only time i regret getting manual is when im in traffic going up the never-ending parkinglot hill at dodger stadium[:@]
or any other traffic haha

I have 5 Fords and 4 are autos, so I had to have some fun sometime. :D

I do think there are less manuals made because of the number of rentals being used are autos. When I purchased my Mustang, they didn't have any manuals on the lot. I specifically wanted a manual andthe Pony Package in Vista Blue with leather seats. He called their sister store across the bay and they just had one come in on a car carrier. I told the salesmen, "Go get my car!" :DIt was nice to buy a car with only 3 miles on it. ;)

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howarmat?

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tell me why i should let this post continue and not be locked:eek:


OK, I'll bite.....because so far there is no arguing, name calling or off topic post. Barry just wants to see what members here are driving. What's the harm in that?
Don't let the term "mod" go to your head thinking you have the authority to lock topics "just because." ;)

i love having the stick. theyre faster and way more fun to drive!

ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?

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tell me why i should let this post continue and not be lockedÂ*:eek:


Matt,

Your sig has "2005 Black GT Stick 1 of 368"

You must be pretty excited about that to go to the trouble of having that as part of your sig.

Well I'm pretty excited that I have a manual transmission and just wanted to see what the ratio of manual to autos where among Mustang enthusiast on this forum.

i realize that, nothing wrong with that, its been done many times before

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3516470/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4690502/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4328208/tm.htm

Most threads turn ugly at some point and are highly discouraged from starting becuase of this.....

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i realize that, nothing wrong with that, its been done many times before

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3516470/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4690502/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4328208/tm.htm

Most threads turn ugly at some point and are highly discouraged from starting becuase of this.....



Those are all in the General forum. V6 owners are a special breed :)

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i realize that, nothing wrong with that, its been done many times before

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3516470/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4690502/tm.htm
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4328208/tm.htm

Most threads turn ugly at some point and are highly discouraged from starting becuase of this.....



Those are all in the General forum. V6 owners are a special breed :)


+1

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ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?



From what I understand, some tests that were done by various car magazines found the manual transmission to be just a few seconds faster than an auto.
I agree with some posters here, if I had to drive the Mustang as my DD, I probably would have bought an auto. There are all kinds of reasons why we all bought what we did. ;)

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ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?



From what I understand, some tests that were done by various car magazines found the manual transmission to be just a few seconds faster than an auto.
I agree with some posters here, if I had to drive the Mustang as my DD, I probably would have bought an auto. There are all kinds of reasons why we all bought what we did. ;)



a few seconds faster??? sooo if the auto does the 1/4 mile in 15 ish seconds you are saying the manual does it in 12-13 seconds?!?!?! LLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL


better think a little more nextime you decide to make a post :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

My six-banger is a manual.

I originally wanted an auto (because I had never driven stick before, and had no idea how to) but the car I ended up working out a deal on was a manual, so that was that.

In hindsight, I'm very glad I didn't get what I originally wanted. My Mustang is my daily driver, and it has absolutely converted me to cars with manual transmissions. I will never again touch an auto, the driving experience just isn't as fun.

I own a manual as well but I don't understand all you people that are like "OMG MANUAL IS SOO AMAZING, ITS SOOO FUN TO DRIVER OMG LOL WOOOT"


yah pressing down the clutch and shifting gears every few seconds is soooo amazing...yah it makes my driving experience soooo much better :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I had the dealer track down and transfer a 5-speed Screaming Yellow cause that was what I wanted ...
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i got an auto because when i got it, i didn't know how to drive stick yet

They have less drive train power loss so a similarily set up manual driven by a very good driver will be faster every time. The catch is the very good driver; there aren't many out there, maybe 10% so the auto in practical terms will win more races. But the statement that the manual is faster is correct.ORIGINAL: howarmat

ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?

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They have less drive train power loss so a similarily set up manual driven by a very good driver will be faster every time. The catch is the very good driver; there aren't many out there, maybe 10% so the auto in practical terms will win more races. But the statement that the manual is faster is correct.ORIGINAL: howarmat

ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?




This is what i was getting at. The auto is a better track car at the strip, no human will shift faster than a properly tuned auto. And good drivers are limited. On a road setup the manual will have the advantage but for the majority of drivers out there, an auto with same mods as a manual will probably win more than 50% at the strip

I can't do stick in my daily bumper-to-bumper commute, so I got an auto. Sure, I'd like a manual so I could control my shift points but it would be annoying as hell in my commute.

And an auto with a good tune is vastly faster at shifting than any human. So performance wise its the same. ;)

I used to wish I had a manual, but since I went with the X, I am glad I have the auto. The 5R55S is a bit sturdier than the T5 they put in the manual sixers.

The best driving experience is with a manual IMO.

I didn't even consider a car on the lot if it had auto. I HAD to have manual and PP. My first color choice was GO but I couldn't find one in manual so Torch Red it was :) ....It's my DD and I've got about 14,300 glorious, fun-filledmiles and continually rackin'em up!!!! :D

I really wanted a manual. I had to look a long time to even find one. It seems to me that they are few and far between. I just think that they are more fun to drive. I reall wanted a manual in yellow but, I looked for about 10 weeks and couldn't find one. So I Came across a black one ans jumped on it. I think the guy freaked out a little when I just came up, bought it instantly, and didn't even bicker on the price. Shoulda seen his face, kind like WTF??? LOL. But, why is a manual faster? Because you can rev that sucker up to 5000 rpm's and side step that bad boy! Ummmm.. not...not that I ummm.. do that sort of thing.....often :)

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Lock it please. Delete it please.

OK so I'm a noob, but I gotta ask. Why would you lock or delete this thread. It's not like anybody is bashin anybody else's car. Transmission choice is one of the most important decisions you make when buying a car. I found it to be a very interesting (and well behaved) discussion about what makes our individual rides our own???? I like to hear why others got the cars they did.

Besides the manuel being faster it also gets better gas mileage. And should last longer.

Perhaps my manual isn't altogether practical. Then again, who exactly bought a Mustang because it was the most practical vehcile out there? Who bought a convertible because its was the most practical? The fact is, I like convertibles and I like a stick. When I found a barely used 07 Mustang conv. with the 5 speed, it was an easy choice.






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ok ill even play along....

Why is a manual faster?



From what I understand, some tests that were done by various car magazines found the manual transmission to be just a few seconds faster than an auto.
I agree with some posters here, if I had to drive the Mustang as my DD, I probably would have bought an auto. There are all kinds of reasons why we all bought what we did. ;)



a few seconds faster??? sooo if the auto does the 1/4 mile in 15 ish seconds you are saying the manual does it in 12-13 seconds?!?!?! LLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL


better think a little more nextime you decide to make a post :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


Excuse me.....a FEW TINTHS OF A SECOND FASTER. Also be careful of your sarcasm because it could prove Matt right! ;)

my auto stang is faster than my manual ranger.....auto is faster....lol,:D

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my auto stang is faster than my manual ranger.....auto is faster....lol,:D


[sm=smiley20.gif]I like that logic

I've owned "2" cars in the past that were automatics and the tranny blew out within 100 miles. (NOTa mustang)Ever since, I made a promise to myselfthat I would only buy a car that was a manual. On a plus side, the manuals are also less expensive when purchasing a vehicle. Also, I like the ability to down shift and be able pass people when needed, especially on the highway!

I am suprised to see how many automatics are on the poll. Good to know. ;-)



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Do you own a manual or auto V6 S197 Mustang?

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I've owned "2" cars in the past that were automatics and the tranny blew out within 100 miles. (NOTa mustag)Ever since them, I made a promise to myselfthat I would only buy a car that was a manual. Plus, I like the ability to down shift and be able pass people when needed, especially on the highway! ;-)

I am suprised to see how many automatics are on the poll. Good to know. ;-)



did any of those blown tranny's happen to come from a chrysler?

Nah, trannys blew on a Nissan Sentra and a Hyundai!!. LOL

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I've owned "2" cars in the past that were automatics and the tranny blew out within 100 miles. (NOTa mustag)Ever since them, I made a promise to myselfthat I would only buy a car that was a manual. Plus, I like the ability to down shift and be able pass people when needed, especially on the highway! ;-)

I am suprised to see how many automatics are on the poll. Good to know. ;-)



did any of those blown tranny's happen to come from a chrysler?

I got an automatic because I felt that an automatic transmission is much more high tech than a manual and makes commuting a lot easier. I also do know that driving a manual Mustang is very fun.

I guess I miss driving a stick, as I always find myself with my hand resting on the shifter in my automatic, ready to "shift". Stick is a lot more fun on a Sunday drive, or zipping around highway traffic. But I vote automatic for everyday / commuter driving. If it were my 2nd car, it'd be a stick. It's now my only car, so, automatic...

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I guess I miss driving a stick, as I always find myself with my hand resting on the shifter in my automatic, ready to "shift". Stick is a lot more fun on a Sunday drive, or zipping around highway traffic. But I vote automatic for everyday / commuter driving. If it were my 2nd car, it'd be a stick. It's now my only car, so, automatic...


good point. if it weren't for my truck being a manual, i might have wanted a manual stang. when i drive my truck through l.a. traffic, it reminds me why i love my auto "high performance" stang...[8D]

if i lived in a big city id prolly considered auto.. but i live in the country and it was an easy choice... plus ive had 4 ford auto trannies bug out on me just in my 20 years of living.. .so i will NOT buy another auto... (79 ford truck, 2 96 explorers, 97 contour and workin on 04 explorer goin out)... plus i love my stick... but what guy doesnt[8D] (sry couldnt help it)

yeah i think as a daily driver my auto does it good for me, and only 17 here never really learned how to drive a stick tried it twice but yeah it just wasnt my thing.

black08mustang

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yeah i think as a daily driver my auto does it good for me, and only 17 here never really learned how to drive a stick tried it twice but yeah it just wasnt my thing.


whether its your thing or not, YOU NEED to at least learn how to drive a stick. its your duty as a male...lol.

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black08mustang

please reduce the size of that sig........



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black08mustang

please reduce the size of that sig........



same to you.....you're 2 pixels beyond the height limit....lol, jp [8D]

automatic is less of a pain in stop and go

yeah my bad about that i saw it after i posted it.

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yeah i think as a daily driver my auto does it good for me, and only 17 here never really learned how to drive a stick tried it twice but yeah it just wasnt my thing.


whether its your thing or not, YOU NEED to at least learn how to drive a stick. its your duty as a male...lol.


I agree and think everyone needs to learn how to drive a stick. You never know when and if a situation might occur and you are left with no choice.

^^^^ +1 like driving one of your buddies home when he got wasted (been there done that)

ORIGINAL: black08mustang

whether its your thing or not, YOU NEED to at least learn how to drive a stick. its your duty as a male...lol.



I think most folks are afraid they'll ruin someone else's tranny / clutch, when learning to drive stick...
A friend of mine was mildly ripped off by a local car dealer. A few months later I bought a car with a stick (1972 Beetle) but didn't know how to drive stick.
We went back to that same dealership and test drove a little MG - he took it a few blocks away and I got in the driver's seat and he taught me in about 20 minutes, the basics at least. Takes a bit longer to get the nuances, and every one is a little different (for example, it took me over a week to figure how to get the Beetle in reverse - my father finally revealed the "trick" to me), but once you've got the hang of it, it can be a lot of fun.
I still recall that first-time panic of trying to stay in place idling in traffic while pointed uphill, trying not to roll backwards nor hit the car in front of me!

I have a manual too but I am kinda disapointed in the tranny. It doesn't shift very good! My old 79 F150 with granny gear shifted better between 1st & 2nd! Plus the racket it makes in 4th gear if you are not getting on it makes me want to take it back! Don't get me wrong I love the car but as I started out the tranny really dis-apoints me.

So far I have owned three cars in my life and all three of them have been manuals. The first car I owned was not by choice though! I can remember back to my first car and how much trouble I had learning how to drive a stick shift. At first it was so frustrating that I thought I would never drive a manual again. Finally I got the hang of it and I have never looked back since! Now I am the proud owner of Mustang V6 manual transmission and this time by choice.

I have a manual not that I had a choice since my mom gave it to me so she could trade in my explorer and get herself a vert stang. But if I would have had to choose I would go with a manual just more fun to me and like someone already said when i drive an auto now I keep my hand on the shifter and want to change gears.

I learned on a stick-shift (in mexico, actually haha) and so it was very important for me to get my mustang in stick shift. I love it and never see myself wanting to switch. I love the control and just the overall kinetic feeling you get from a manual car.

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I have a manual too but I am kinda disapointed in the tranny. It doesn't shift very good! My old 79 F150 with granny gear shifted better between 1st & 2nd! Plus the racket it makes in 4th gear if you are not getting on it makes me want to take it back! Don't get me wrong I love the car but as I started out the tranny really dis-apoints me.


Mine is an 07 as well but it is really easy to shift. When I took in to Ford for inspection, the porter who drove my car back around front said it was very easy to shift. He said most are hard but mine was smooth.

Maybe you should take it back and have your dealer take a look at it. It should still be under warranty.

Only way to drive. 5spd that is.

i got a stick and i love it to death!!and without it i couldnt drift ;):D

and i think when the auto guys get a tune and really zone in on the shift point and firmness
they are just as fast as the manuals if not faster, pretty much none to minimal driver error

just depends on how good of a driver is in the manual

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this poll and for Matt in keeping this thread open. The numbers really surprised me. I guess we truly are not the run of the mill Mustang owners, but Mustang Enthusiasts.

I have an auto, but i wish i had a manual. But i'm still happy with the auto :)

Why were you not suprised by the numbers? Yes this was a V6 only pole, but you saw the numbers from the other threads and it was never close?

I am glad to be able to keep the thread open actually and not be forced to close it :D

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Why were you not suprised by the numbers?Â* Yes this was a V6 only pole, but you saw the numbers from the other threads and it was never close?Â*

I am glad to be able to keep the thread open actually and not be forced to close it :D



Actually, I never looked at the results of the polls that were in the General forum. I just kinda thought the V6 results would more closely match the actual sales ratio of manual to auto. I'm not sure what that ratio is, but from what I've read far more autos are made than manuals.

The majority of People who buy Automatic V6 Mustangs are not usually enthusiasts ... therefore not very likely to be joining any Mustang message boards or websites. On the other hand .... I would think everyone who buys a Standard Shift V6 Mustang ... bought it because they purposely wanted something more sporty than a typical daily driver. That is why the number manual owners dominate automatic owners in this thread even though in the real world 90% of v6 mustangs are automatics.

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The majority of People who buy Automatic V6 Mustangs are not usually enthusiasts ... therefore not very likely to be joining any Mustang message boards or websites. On the other hand .... I would think everyone who buys a Standard Shift V6 Mustang ... bought it because they purposely wanted something more sporty than a typical daily driver. That is why the number manual owners dominate automatic owners in this thread even though in the real world 90% of v6 mustangs are automatics.


that makes sense. as for the auto owners on this forum, mustang enthusiasm should not be in question. Practicality for our own situations is our reasoning.

I'm not questioning anyone on this boards enthusiasm ... if they didn't have it they wouldn't be here. Just attempting to make sense of the higher standard shift numbers since it's much different outside the forums.

I agree with dmhines, in the real world the number of automatic V6s will out number the manuals. Think about how many Mustang V6s there are in the Rental Car business, most being autos. Plus the (hate to say it)number of secretaries who bought an auto Mustang just because of the looks.
It's all fine by me because it just makes mine more rare. ;)

you all seem to have forgot the married guy's biggest reason for ending up with an auto...(yes this is my reason) The wife can't drive a stick and would only let him get an auto

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you all seem to have forgot the married guy's biggest reason for ending up with an auto...(yes this is my reason) The wife can't drive a stick and would only let him get an auto


Why couldn't she learn how to drive a stick?
My friend always drove automatics until her brother was killed in a construction accident and left her with his car. Problem was it had manual transmission in it. She loved the car, but she didn't know how to drive it. I taught her how and to this day, she only drives cars with sticks.

I taught my wife how to drive a standard when we first got married! Now she brags that she can shift better than I can! My pride can handle it as long as I have a manual mustang to practice on!