automatic 05 wrx or standars 05 wrx?
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automatic 05 wrx or standars 05 wrx?
Hey i'm kinda new to the forums. I have been lookin at the wrx for about a month, and my dad kinda wants me to wait a whole month to get used to driving standard to actually buy the standard 05 wrx. This is my first car by the way. If I could get the automatic I would be able to buy it right now. I guess what I'm really trying to ask is that, is it worth waiting the extra month to get the standard b/c i've heard that the tranny is not very good but than again i've heard they have made the transmission better with new synchros. On the other hand i've heard the automatic is a very strong transmission. What would you do in this situation? Thanks for the help.
manual is more fun, but its a PITA when ur in traffic on or a hill... trust me, i know, i have had my car since last wed, and everytime im on a hill i panic, and everytime i hit traffic i get pissed.
get whatever will fit your needs, or your families's. i got an auto so that my mom and sister could drive it if they needed to, and also for rush hour commute laziness. there are moments that i wished i have a manual, but overall, i like my automatic.
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i have a stick, course, it is an STI, but, if you live in Texas with minimal hills, traffic really isn't a PITA to be in. just pop it in neutral, and keep your foot on the brake. when the light goes green, shift, and go. also, if you have a stick, there is a more selective group of who can drive your car. if your sister or whoever needs to borrow your car, oops, sorry, it is a stick.
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i spend an hour to 90 minutes a day on the capital beltway going from nortern virginia to the college park, md area. talk about traffic. right now i have a 95 accord with a 5 speed and after i move into my house and can afford to get a new WRX/STi i'm getting another manual. like sonicsuby said you get used to it.
get an automatic when you're an old timer with bad knees. for now get the manual and enjoy the road.
get an automatic when you're an old timer with bad knees. for now get the manual and enjoy the road.
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the manual transmission will be fine as long as you dont drive the crap out of your car...(ie. slamming into gears, popping the clutch, launching). Just go easy and everything will hold up fine.
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haha. I like the way you think pyro! Yea I was driving my friends eclipse around a lil earlier. I used to drive my friends z28 its so different going from learning how to drive a standard in a z28 compared to a import. I told my dad i'm gonna stick with a standard. I'll be sure to post pics of when I get my car. Thanks for the help guys!
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I learned manual just for the wrx, after driving autos all my life.
Trust me, if you like to *really* drive (and I assume you do since you want a wrx), get the stick!!!! I don't think I'll ever have an auto again. Shifting just becomes a part of you, and you don't notice it, so the whole traffic thing is not an issue. And hills become fun, as you can play around with the roll-back once you overcome your fear of it.
In fact, I think sticks are more fun when stuck in traffic; you end up playing with the shifter and revving with the clutch in....gives you something to do instead of just sitting there! =)
Trust me, if you like to *really* drive (and I assume you do since you want a wrx), get the stick!!!! I don't think I'll ever have an auto again. Shifting just becomes a part of you, and you don't notice it, so the whole traffic thing is not an issue. And hills become fun, as you can play around with the roll-back once you overcome your fear of it.
In fact, I think sticks are more fun when stuck in traffic; you end up playing with the shifter and revving with the clutch in....gives you something to do instead of just sitting there! =)
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i was in the same dbate almost 4 months ago. the dealer i got my car from had exactly what i wanted on the lot but it was auto...i knew i wanted manual but i only ever had auto cars and i was terrible at driving manual. Well after a huge debate (and my friends tellign me theyd laugh at me for buying a auto WRX) i decided to get the 5 speed. I had to bring my friend to the dealer with me to pick the car up tho. he drove it home for me and taught me how to drive it within an hour. Dont worry about never getting it right..youll get it ...just have a good friend or relative (one that wont yell at you or make you nervous) teach you the ropes...and practice a lot
i am so glad i got the manual...it feels like im driving the car as opposed to riding in it
i am so glad i got the manual...it feels like im driving the car as opposed to riding in it