For me, it's not so much as how much better the automatics/dct's have become, but more so a feeling of engagement/connection with the car. AT's leave me disconnected from the driving experience, more distracted. Sure there's a price to pay if you're stuck in traffic, in fact if the daily commute is all stop/go, then a manual car isn't too appropriate (unless the driver enjoys the punishment).

Somewhere on this forum or elsewhere someone said, you ride in an automatic, but you drive a manual. I find this to be quite true.

 

^ nuf said

 

Actually, I own a G37S 6MT sedan... It's a great car other than the challenging clutch and transmission. This has all been discussed in other threads, and professional reviews of this car often raise this point... Anyway, if I was on the market again for a manual transmission car, I wouldn't pick the G. BMW clutches are much more pleasant to use, and the transmission more refined, but I don't like the action of their shifter/gearbox that much (a little too rubbery). Nothing is perfect...

 

^^ am sure you would love the clutches on BMW then sir !! They are more DD luxury/comfort (if you may call that) oriented. G37 is a performance inspired car and the 6MT's have a very sporty, affirmative feel/shifts to it.

 

G37 clutch = on/off switch

BMW clutch = my expectation of a clutch

 

LMFAO so true, I had to do the Spring Removal Clutch Mod in order to look like I knew how to drive. And I'd been driving a MT car for 5 years at that point!

 

All I can say is I am glad I have a 6MT convertible. It may never be a in demand like a 67 SS Chevelle with a 4 speed but irregardless, a true sports car to a purest will have a manual transmission. Not trying to start a debate but it is what it is...

 

something else to consider is that the 6MT on G37 coupes usually come with better standard equipment (I think they are all Sports models with the upgraded suspension, wheels, fascia and some other stuff)

so make sure you are comparing apples to apples when considering the resale price of 6MT vs Auto