5-speed vs. Automatic Teg
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5-speed vs. Automatic Teg
Hey guys i hardly post here... only when i have a burning question maybe you guys can help me out here.
I have owned a Integra for the past 3 1/2 years and only used it for straight transportation within those 3+ years i have put on roughly 60,000K on it... it has treated like any other integra.. good, reliable, cost effective etc...
But... now it has 160,000 miles and is a bit on the old side for me *sigh* Basically i have found an awsome deal on another integra I dont mind buying another one because i will use it the same way i used my other one... Here i will break it down for you..
Old Teg..
*1996 - ten years old
*160,000 miles
*5-speed
*fair condition - interior is kinda shabby and paint has slightly faded in certain areas
New teg..
*2001 - last year they made them
* 48,000 miles
*AUTOMATIC
*8,000 obo
Now my only concern is the automatic transmission. Is it good? Will it do me right? Will i get bored? Are there any flaws i should know about?
Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated... Please no flames i am looking for honest opinions here.
I have owned a Integra for the past 3 1/2 years and only used it for straight transportation within those 3+ years i have put on roughly 60,000K on it... it has treated like any other integra.. good, reliable, cost effective etc...
But... now it has 160,000 miles and is a bit on the old side for me *sigh* Basically i have found an awsome deal on another integra I dont mind buying another one because i will use it the same way i used my other one... Here i will break it down for you..
Old Teg..
*1996 - ten years old
*160,000 miles
*5-speed
*fair condition - interior is kinda shabby and paint has slightly faded in certain areas
New teg..
*2001 - last year they made them
* 48,000 miles
*AUTOMATIC
*8,000 obo
Now my only concern is the automatic transmission. Is it good? Will it do me right? Will i get bored? Are there any flaws i should know about?
Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated... Please no flames i am looking for honest opinions here.
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There are plenty of integras out there, find a 5 speed & have fun 
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personally i don't like how the automatics shift
i prefer having control of the car with a manual tranny
i prefer having control of the car with a manual tranny
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i think auto sucks.. if you dont care though then i dont see why not.
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I have quicker braking reactions with an auto trans and left foot braking,
but I don't recommend that for people who are not re-trainable.
Most people unfortunately, have learned to use the same foot for gas AND brake, but one action (pressing down) is quicker than two actions (lifting and then pressing)
I used to think manual trans and keeping the engine in the power band constantly were cool things.............until I drove it like that for a few days coming back from Texas..........and when the price of gas went through the roof..... -Bob
But if you like shifting, go for it! Do the hell and toe boogie!
but I don't recommend that for people who are not re-trainable.
Most people unfortunately, have learned to use the same foot for gas AND brake, but one action (pressing down) is quicker than two actions (lifting and then pressing)
I used to think manual trans and keeping the engine in the power band constantly were cool things.............until I drove it like that for a few days coming back from Texas..........and when the price of gas went through the roof..... -Bob
But if you like shifting, go for it!
Do the hell and toe boogie!
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well look at it this way...
An automatic car DRIVES YOU around...
YOU DRIVE a stick shift car around
or
If your in an automatic... the car is driving
If your in a stick shift... you are driving
An automatic car DRIVES YOU around...
YOU DRIVE a stick shift car around
or
If your in an automatic... the car is driving
If your in a stick shift... you are driving
Last edited by integraman89; Sep 15, 2006 at 02:50 PM.
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autos are BORING!!! I wouldnt trade a manual for nothing!!
but good luck on your desicion man
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