[NOS2Go4Me]

Flofocus,Jan 17 2007, 09:25 AM Wrote:I'm in the same boat as NOS, but I guess I just get my way with the woman.  :lol:  :P

The accord is auto, she drove the focus a few times last year but was scared she would brake something....lol.

We've been going out once a week with the bmw.  She's really loves driving stick...she's getting comfortable with it to, so thats good.   she knows that when we got to replace the accord, that I'll be wanting a 5/6speed.  I've been driving a few cars lately....all auto, and I'd have to say Im really disappointed.  At least with the accord, when I floor it, it downshifts, finds its gear and goes.  On the matrix, VW, and the new focus was horrid.  It really takes it time finding a gear.  When I stomp on the gas I want it to get in the right rpm range and go, not search forever then go.  I want to pass that car now!!  :lol:
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To eac their own. I find it's a matter of aptitude and innate desire for that level of control. To some, it's a joy. To others, it's a pain in the ass. For me, it's somewhere in between, depending largely on the car I'm driving.

And, I've found the new auto to be a vast improvement over the old auto we had. I can modulate the gears very easily and quickly with my foot. It's almost intuitive. It won't replace a manual for flat-out performance or gear-holding, but it's not a dreary drive to work either.