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      07-05-2016, 05:35 PM   #74
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Originally Posted by yousefnjr View Post
Autos have been faster than manuals for a long time now, ever since 5+ forward gears and locking torque converters. The "involvement" argument has nothing to do with sour grapes. Some of us enjoy the experience. If pure speed is what you're after, 1) why are you driving a BMW, and 2) what will you say when a self-driving electric car sets faster lap times than something more traditional?
Totally understand what you're saying - it's just that one isn't necessarily more involving than the other. We all have different perspectives on things like that - involving to one person might be annoyance to another.

I have had 9 manual transmission cars too - so I totally get it. I too enjoy the experience of a manual transmission. I also enjoy a PDK/DCT. It's just not a topic that can be settled on objective criteria.
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