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I've read several posts here answering calls for advice on this and that. One was along the lines of "I'm new to this, should I get the auto or manual?"
First and foremost, this activity is as much about individuality and freedom as anything - there is no one right way.
Secondly, if you choose to shift a 6-speed dual clutch manual transmission with paddle shifters (as all Ferraris do now), you are no lesser a man. If you enjoy messing with a shift lever, a clutch lever, rev matching, traffic, and keeping yourself alive all at the same time, go for it. With 500k miles on my odometer, I choose not to and see no advantage for a beginner to learn an obsolete technology. There has never been a moment on my CTX700 DCT when I thought "gee, I could really use a fully manual tranny about now."
If that's not enough to clear the chest thumping about what is manhood, need I point out we are all piloting a powerfully awesome compromise of a bike any standard issue woman could handle with ease?
First and foremost, this activity is as much about individuality and freedom as anything - there is no one right way.
Secondly, if you choose to shift a 6-speed dual clutch manual transmission with paddle shifters (as all Ferraris do now), you are no lesser a man. If you enjoy messing with a shift lever, a clutch lever, rev matching, traffic, and keeping yourself alive all at the same time, go for it. With 500k miles on my odometer, I choose not to and see no advantage for a beginner to learn an obsolete technology. There has never been a moment on my CTX700 DCT when I thought "gee, I could really use a fully manual tranny about now."
If that's not enough to clear the chest thumping about what is manhood, need I point out we are all piloting a powerfully awesome compromise of a bike any standard issue woman could handle with ease?