R8 V10 AUTO vs MT

[tonyswfla]

need help deciding

MT vs AUTO

[stella polare]

auto

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UnJn-5IKo[/ame]

[gazza1]

When I buy my next R8 it will be a manual.

Love the interaction on the manual as opposed to the sterile flick of a paddle.

Have one of the fastest and crispest gearboxes in the GT-R and whilst its great on the track its boring on the road.

[SteveR]

The R-Tronic is faster at the track (for us mortals) and easier to drive in traffic, while the manual is more involving for those that like them. I have the manual but I think I would be happy with either. The manual and clutch is as good as I have ever experienced, but I just know I am going to miss a 2-3 shift when I get her on the track. That gate takes a little getting used to.

[CPBRI]

I like both methods. I love the MT on my R8, but the PDK on the 911 is great fun.

No wrong answer here.

[KSv10]

The R-Tronic is faster at the track (for us mortals) and easier to drive in traffic, while the manual is more involving for those that like them. I have the manual but I think I would be happy with either. The manual and clutch is as good as I have ever experienced, but I just know I am going to miss a 2-3 shift when I get her on the track. That gate takes a little getting used to.

Manual all the way! Nothing better than the clack clack of shifting. I agree with the 2-3 shift; it is a little tricky, but you get used to it shifting quickly.

[maj1k]

Tonyswfla,

Do you want to expand a bit, why are you having difficulty deciding, what do you want from your driving experience, and where do you intend to do your driving (urban v track etc)? A more considered question may illicit a more considered response.

Ta, M

[rmicroys]

I have the V10 MT, drove a V8 Flappy Paddle. I will stay with the MT, daily and track driven.

[R84ME]

+1 on the MT6. I took delivery of my MT6 and dove it home at night, in a light rain. My biggest concern was that the cabin is so dark I couldn't see the gates & shifter (manual is not lighted) to tell what gear I was in or where I was going. I decided to let the force be with me and it just happened. You can shift that puppy from 1-6 and 6-1 with your eyes closed. The gears really fall into place by themselves. Not initially, but you'll get it.

[tcoop1]

+1 on the MT6. I took delivery of my MT6 and dove it home at night, in a light rain. My biggest concern was that the cabin is so dark I couldn't see the gates & shifter (manual is not lighted) to tell what gear I was in or where I was going. I decided to let the force be with me and it just happened. You can shift that puppy from 1-6 and 6-1 with your eyes closed. The gears really fall into place by themselves. Not initially, but you'll get it.

I am always concerned about the 5/4 v 5/2 downshift in my 550i Sport...I do not have that concern in the R8 d/t the gates....