Auto or Manual?
#1
05-19-2008, 01:14 AM
Auto or Manual?
I am about to get a new 08 fit sport, I cant decide to go with the auto or manual (800 bucks dif)... is it worth it in the long run (3-4 years down the line) or do people not care either way, personally im comfortable driving either
THANKS
THANKS
#3
05-19-2008, 01:34 AM
if you have two legs, get the manual transmission.
honestly, better MPG, more fun, more control of the car through the engine.
get the manual transmission.
people say they'd trade their AUTO fit for a manual fit, but not the other way around
honestly, better MPG, more fun, more control of the car through the engine.
get the manual transmission.
people say they'd trade their AUTO fit for a manual fit, but not the other way around
#4
05-19-2008, 01:39 AM
yes exactly,
if solbrothers didn't take out his old sig, you could see haha
(it was you right? i'm almost positive)
if solbrothers didn't take out his old sig, you could see haha
(it was you right? i'm almost positive)
#5
05-19-2008, 02:24 AM
that's the damn truth. i am one of those people. i had a dream the other night that my fit got stolen, and even in the dream i thought "well at least i can get a manual fit now." true story right there....
#7
05-19-2008, 10:37 AM
Member
I wish I could afford 2 fits.. the one I have and a MT. 60 miles a day in VA traffic, and the occasional bridge tunnel fiasco.... AT is great for all of that, and is still fun to drive.
It is true that the MT has many advantages... and would make a fun car for those w/ a shorter commute.
My $.02...
~Rob
It is true that the MT has many advantages... and would make a fun car for those w/ a shorter commute.
My $.02...
~Rob
#8
05-19-2008, 10:41 AM
lol wish i would have got a 5speed but i HAD to go with the auto becouse my girl cant drive a 5speed and i got the car for me and her to drive incase she has to take the baby somewhere 
but i still have my 2000 hatch that im in the process of building that i can have fun with and drive since i have no payments on my fit i can drop all that money in to my hatch 
but i still have my 2000 hatch that im in the process of building that i can have fun with and drive since i have no payments on my fit i can drop all that money in to my hatch
#10
05-19-2008, 11:19 AM
Member
Speaking of paddle shifters....
MT people like to bust on the sport AT's paddle shifters...but I actually use mine every day... and like them.
MT's are faster... but FITs generally aren't "fast". (Luckily they're so fun to drive that you don't care that you're not in a rocket!)
MT's are faster... but FITs generally aren't "fast". (Luckily they're so fun to drive that you don't care that you're not in a rocket!)
#12
05-19-2008, 12:22 PM
I wish I could afford 2 fits.. the one I have and a MT. 60 miles a day in VA traffic, and the occasional bridge tunnel fiasco.... AT is great for all of that, and is still fun to drive.
It is true that the MT has many advantages... and would make a fun car for those w/ a shorter commute.
My $.02...
~Rob
It is true that the MT has many advantages... and would make a fun car for those w/ a shorter commute.
My $.02...
~Rob
I drive about 70+ miles a day but i still went with a stick and won't go back even if it can be an inconvenience at times.Go with the stick man...
#13
05-19-2008, 12:41 PM
Oh, no! The Nazis are on the loose again.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Reader's Digest condensed version:
MT does not give better MPG on the highway. AT does.
MT IS more fun.
Both are good.
Do yourself a big favor and do a search on this topic, I beg you. YOU will be making the payments, so decide for yourself. Good luck.
Reader's Digest condensed version:
MT does not give better MPG on the highway. AT does.
MT IS more fun.
Both are good.
Do yourself a big favor and do a search on this topic, I beg you. YOU will be making the payments, so decide for yourself. Good luck.
Last edited by Steeldog; 05-19-2008 at 12:43 PM. Reason: froggernockle
#14
05-19-2008, 12:48 PM
Manual of auto
The type of driving you do will have to be factored in. I suspect city driving will suggest an auto as will a lot of highway driving due to the higher gearing at high speeds over the manual gearing.
For fun on twisties and hills, the manual is what I selected and the manual shifting is very smooth and easy. I am going to teach several neighborhood kids how to drive with the manual since it is so easy. I can cruise at 75 to 85 mph and the engine is quiet but then again maybe my hearing is not as great as yours.
My mileage on the manual (40 mpg) has been better than expected even with spirited driving and being at 8000 feet in elevation.
Hope this helps but the manual is fun and I have a total of 10 cars with only two automatics so I may be bias.
For fun on twisties and hills, the manual is what I selected and the manual shifting is very smooth and easy. I am going to teach several neighborhood kids how to drive with the manual since it is so easy. I can cruise at 75 to 85 mph and the engine is quiet but then again maybe my hearing is not as great as yours.
My mileage on the manual (40 mpg) has been better than expected even with spirited driving and being at 8000 feet in elevation.
Hope this helps but the manual is fun and I have a total of 10 cars with only two automatics so I may be bias.
#16
05-19-2008, 01:13 PM
The clutch in this car is so light and the shifter so easy that even driving in heavy traffic isn't bad at all. I don't know why people whine so much about manuals in traffic when it's never really bothered me.
I say get the MT.
I say get the MT.
#18
05-19-2008, 01:48 PM
yeah!
heavy traffic may bother you for the first couple of days
but after that you won't even notice
heavy traffic may bother you for the first couple of days
but after that you won't even notice
#19
05-19-2008, 01:57 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Reader's Digest condensed version:
MT does not give better MPG on the highway. AT does.
MT IS more fun.
Both are good.
Do yourself a big favor and do a search on this topic, I beg you. YOU will be making the payments, so decide for yourself. Good luck.
Reader's Digest condensed version:
MT does not give better MPG on the highway. AT does.
MT IS more fun.
Both are good.
Do yourself a big favor and do a search on this topic, I beg you. YOU will be making the payments, so decide for yourself. Good luck.
According to this they are rated about the same for the base model, however the Sport-5 auto gets worse mileage slightly on the highway.
Information sourced from this web site: Fuel Economy
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 05-19-2008 at 02:00 PM.