5 speed stick or the 5 speed Auto; and why ?

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#81

01-07-2013 | 10:42 AM

TPColgett

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Perhaps you misinterpreted "regular driving". I wasn't saying the MT Fit beats most cars in a drag race...just that its peppy enough to get ahead of most cars in regular driving...not people trying to race you. This is in contrast to auto Fit where we drove it the same way just to keep up with traffic. I mean the darn thing goes 0-60 slower than a Prius.

My other car is a 2013 Mustang GT thats right around 450hp now and I also race supersport bikes. You have to drive the Fit with a manual to see what I'm talking about. It is very peppy compared to other similar cars like the Yaris and Aveo. It's like a different car than the Fit AT.

The real reason for this "peppy" feel is the VERY short gearing in 1-2 With a redline bump from a reflash on the GD (and removing the rev hang) this means near 0-60 in 1-2 depending on the wheel and tire setup

#82

01-07-2013 | 05:28 PM

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When i went to Norm Reeves all the 2012 specials were Auto, the only sticks were base model 2013 which costed more then my 2012 auto sport.

#83

01-07-2013 | 08:33 PM

Rinzler

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Originally Posted by DiamondStarMonsters

Time slip for 11sec civic hatch? I know a ton of honduh guys that says this stuff and its usually benchracing silliness to impress their JDMBros.

Sorry don't have my slips from almost 9 years ago. Nothing special...pretty easy with a 2.0L + 80 shot direct port setup.

#84

01-08-2013 | 10:34 AM

Sapper

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Originally Posted by Mini_Odyssey

When i went to Norm Reeves all the 2012 specials were Auto, the only sticks were base model 2013 which costed more then my 2012 auto sport.

I live in Florida and flew to Ohio to pick up a silver Sport 5MT. The FL dealers didnt have any and there were only a few between here and Ohio. Ohio gave me the best deal at $700 under invoice (plus another $500 military so really $1,200)

It wouldn't matter to me if they offered a new Auto for $2,000 less than my stick I wouldn't buy it.

#85

01-08-2013 | 11:37 AM

Fyrfytrryn

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Norm reeves had the last manual sport I could find at the time. The only other had been sold on my way to look at it at galpin Honda.

#86

01-10-2013 | 12:49 AM

jt3944481

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From: Rancho Cucamonga CA

This all depends on your commute
If it has a LOT OF TRAFFIC
AUTO
if no traffic Stick all the way!

#87

01-10-2013 | 01:30 AM

Sapper

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Originally Posted by Fyrfytrryn

Norm reeves had the last manual sport I could find at the time. The only other had been sold on my way to look at it at galpin Honda.

Have to expand the search...I went 1200 miles away for mine

#88

01-10-2013 | 04:33 AM

craigquakertown

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automatic cause nyc metro traffic is a killer with a stick

#89

01-11-2013 | 01:29 PM

spinstergp

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Manual. Because I was able to negotiate the dealer down further on the manual than on the automatic. I am developing a fondness for the manual transmission that I didn't expect. I feel more engaged and aware of what is happening between the road and the car.

#90

01-22-2013 | 12:20 AM

bl00dtx

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5 speed manual ftw

#91

02-15-2013 | 08:43 AM

fit_em_all

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I got me an Auto due to traffic plus this is my daily driver. i have another car for my weekend warrior which is my 08 M3, is fun to drive on a mountain run!!