Manual or Auto High End Sports Cars

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Just curious....looking at new 991's....do you think it's wise to buy a manual Porsche these days? Just curious...as I see some people do, and wonder whether they manage to sell them on ok....

I think Ferarri have stopped doing a manual box now (correct me if I'm wrong)

I wonder whether buying a Ferarri, Lambo etc in manual is just something you wouldn't do anymore...
 
That depends on the model Nick. No PDK was available for the GT3/GT3RS. Will be interesting to see what happens with the 991 version.
 
Ok specialist models excluded. GT3's etc etc...

I'm of the thinking that even on a Ferarri 360, Gallardo etc, I'd prefer the auto option, even if they are automated manuals...

I love my DCT, and just don't think I'd want a manual 35i....

I'd think it suicide to buy any standard Merc, BMW (3 series, C class etc etc) in manual option....
 
Agreed - certain marques (Merc/Jag/Ferrari etc) you need an auto box to protect residuals.

I don't think it's as important on BMW's....yet. Are non-DCT M3's/Zeds depreciating faster than their auto equivalents?
 
Def wouldn't buy a manual M3......Z's, I don't think it matters.....even the E89's....
 
I'm the opposite,I'd only buy a manual. I really dislike auto's of any kind.Sports cars should be manual IMO, part of the appeal to a driver is the skill to drive the thing.The only 911 i'd want is one with 3 pedals and a proper gearbox, If they didn't make one, I'd buy elsewhere. I know big lumpy exec saloons and 4x4's will all be auto,but sports needs a manual. If most of your driving is city/urban, then an auto is the way to go. I live out in the sticks so don't need one.But, that's just my own opinion,thats why car makers usually give a choice.
 
Manual for me, my friend as a 911 GTS which is auto, he had a 997S manual beforehand, said he wished the GTS was manual too.
 
bigshurv said:
I'm the opposite,I'd only buy a manual. I really dislike auto's of any kind.Sports cars should be manual IMO, part of the appeal to a driver is the skill to drive the thing.The only 911 i'd want is one with 3 pedals and a proper gearbox, If they didn't make one, I'd buy elsewhere. I know big lumpy exec saloons and 4x4's will all be auto,but sports needs a manual. If most of your driving is city/urban, then an auto is the way to go. I live out in the sticks so don't need one.But, that's just my own opinion,thats why car makers usually give a choice.
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Although Dct / flappy paddles do intrigue me :?

Well only ever bought an Auto once an Audi A4 Convertible, bag of nails sold it 2 weeks later never again
 
Autos, or automated manuals have come a long way, but I would still prefer a proper manual.

I think on the SLK when you choose AMG trim, you get the auto by default, and have to then choose manual if you desire.
 
Kryton said:
PDK (auto) for me and for my next cars :driving:
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Manual - I decide when I change gear / double clutch / blip! Drove a manual db9 a while back and enjoyed it. The surprising thing is, if you look for a DB9 they are all autos!

I know your at your richest when you are about 60 but what a waste! :headbang:
 
The PDK on Porsche is a very good gearbox - I've just come out of a 997 Turbo with it on and very accomlished and quicker than the manual in Turbo guise.

The vast majority of 997 Turbo Cabs were bought in Tip/PDK and I think this is the way Porsche will go - just not sure on the GT2/3....yet.

I thought about getting a manual Z4 but the one that looked best value to me was auto and seems fine so far, although I'm only 3 days in :rofl:
 
I get bored though. Love my manual. The pdk equivalent box on the Abarth is fine but I get bored after a bit. The auto on the x5 is a must though.
 
I think Its a case of technology vs tradition. I was pro manual until i got behind the wheel of a car fitted with a sports auto box, and fully understood how they worked. I still love manuals btw. :D
Having the best of both worlds was a big plus, with the addition of paddles for manual shifting. Also the fact that in terms of performance modern auto boxes are just as good as a manual, and in some cases better. Its just a matter of personal preference. :)
 
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