BigIanD Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Im currently in the market for a twin turbo supra but am unsure of what to go for. Iv always had manual cars because i like the control you have but after having a test ride in an auto BPU i was well impressed with how smooth it was and how fast it picked up. I still love manual cars but now im torn between the two which is why i was thinking of a semi auto. Iv never been in a semi auto or ever spoke to anyone with one so need some advice from the experts. How much control do you actually have over the gear box i,e can you change up and down when ever you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Ian, Can't really help you with the auto but I understand your feelings with the manual. I have owned a manual and don't think I would ever want a auto sports car even if it was a semi automatic. In my mind it defeats the purpose of driving a sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Just remember that geting the manual adds 2-3K onto the car price generally. I havnt driven the auto or semi but really cant fault my 6speed manual. If i was to choose its 6 speed any day of the week. However there are people out there that regard the supra autobox as the best autobox out there, i'd like a go at one to see if its true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 You guys should go to a VW garage, and test drive a car with a DSG box. There's a very good reason Ferrari don't make manual cars anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 You guys should go to a VW garage, and test drive a car with a DSG box. There's a very good reason Ferrari don't make manual cars anymore. or the new GTR , anyways if you go auto no more than 500bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigIanD Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 or the new GTR , anyways if you go auto no more than 500bhp I would only Bpu an auto because i was so impressed with the one i test drove. But thats good to know jurgen, stuff i need to learn as a noob! I wouldnt mind starting with a auto and moving onto a six speed at a later date. Id be happy with either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 best bet is to try get a shot of each and see what u like. I think you'll get mixed responses from here 50/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 You really need two supras sat in the garage, a single auto and a single manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 or the new GTR , anyways if you go auto no more than 500bhp Unless you get an uprated auto box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Personally I've enjoyed driving the auto so much, I wouldn't go back to a manual gearbox for a daily drive. However for the weekend and track, it has to be a manual. Have a look at the autobox modes of operation to see how much control you have over one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 You guys should go to a VW garage, and test drive a car with a DSG box. There's a very good reason Ferrari don't make manual cars anymore. Thats true but then thats very different to a Supra (the ferrari). For me it is about the idea of driving the car as opposed to the car driving itself. I know what DSG boxes do but IMO they are there to make things easier for the driver as opposed to more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hi Ian, Can't really help you with the auto but I understand your feelings with the manual. I have owned a manual and don't think I would ever want a auto sports car even if it was a semi automatic. In my mind it defeats the purpose of driving a sports car. having said that, if you dont mind putting up with half the sports car experience due to budgetary constraints then perhaps the auto is not bad after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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