Paddle shifter diadvanges??
#21
The whole point of sequential shifting is that it gives you one of the advantages of manual driving - anticipating road conditions that will require a lower gear. It's not "racing" stuff, in the sense that you can use it every day to optimise your merging into higher speed highway traffic, maintaining power up hills etc. But, if you don't like "driving the car" (for lack of a better term), then just don't use it, or pay extra for it.
All my cars have been manuals (I learned to drive in GB), but I am looking at the Fit as a second car which is frequently borrowed by relatives who come and visit etc. which is why I am looking at an automatic. Having the shifters is a big bonus because it will undo some of the lobotomy when I am driving it.
To be totally honest, I think the hardest part about driving a manual is not knowing when to shift, it's developing good clutch control for gear changes, hill starts etc. (and remembering to clutch down until the habit burns into your brain, if you learned to drive on an automatic). Something like the paddle shifters may help you understand gearing if you don't have a feel for it, but let's say if you were my kid trying to get me to pony up the extra $$ for the Sport with that argument, I wouldn't be persuaded
All my cars have been manuals (I learned to drive in GB), but I am looking at the Fit as a second car which is frequently borrowed by relatives who come and visit etc. which is why I am looking at an automatic. Having the shifters is a big bonus because it will undo some of the lobotomy when I am driving it.
Originally Posted by RomeoJunior
cool,...now tell me,..for someone that wants to learn how to drive a manual,... could you drive this Fit w/ Paddle Shifters the exact same way you would drive a manual x speed car (save the optional paddle shifters) ?
#23
Originally Posted by plus_c
Best way to learn to drive stick is to just do it - forget about this paddle shift automatic crap. To me, the ability to drive stick is an essential life skill - might save your butt someday!
Give it a shot, and let us know how you do.
#25
Originally Posted by wagonist
but is the flappy padle shifted auto anywhere close to the lap times of a 5mt fit?
But it will likely be a little better than leaving the transmission in fully-auto mode when driven by someone who knows how to get the most out of it.
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