HSVMaxima

iTrader: (1)

those cars that come with the option of driving automatic or manual? I saw a commercial the other day, can't remember if it was a Lexus or a BMW, that had it. Because of the option of being able to do either, would you lose the benefits of having a manual when driving in manual mode? (ie, would you be faster than the same car with just a manual, considering everything else is equal like shifting ability?) Just food for thought and curiosity on my part. I always thought it would be neat to have an automatic for everyday cruising etc., then to be able to switch to manual when feeling sporty. That raises another question, I wonder if those cars with both have a lot more transmission problems. Next question, would you like to see it offered on the Maxima?

jdmmax

iTrader: (6)

yeah its its pretty koo to be able to switch to the manual mode but it still not the same as a convencional manual tranny. i had the chance to drive a 00 Prelude and a 01 BMW 330. they both had the
auto/manual transmissions. the prelude wasn't as impressive because the lag between shifts was to long. couldn't really benifit from being able to shift the gears manually. plus there was only 4 gears.
the BMW was a different story. 330 have a 5 spd auto tranny so i had 5 gears to work with. plus the manual mode on the BMW had a more percise shift. meaning there was almost no lag when i was shifting it. this made it easier to down shift into turns at a higher speed. made that beemer screem. very nice car.

Viscous

Gotta remember its not a *real* manual still tho, there is no clutch and that ever so slight lag will eventually annoy you.