View Poll Results: Why did you buy the AT?
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Chime in your reason for buying an Auto TSX
#41
I bought auto because there were 2005 autos on the lot and no 2005 manuals. It was either take a 2005 for below invoice or order a new 2006 manual for above invoice. I went with the financially smart decision and saved myself over 2 grand.
#42
Already have another coupe with stick
My TSX is an around town daily driver for my wife and son. My wife can and does drive a stick. My son is just getting his license and will learn stick in good time.
If the TSX was my only car I would have gone with a stick.
If the TSX was my only car I would have gone with a stick.
#44
I may be fat but I'm slow
Buncha reasons:
-my last two cars were 4dr/5mt, and I was ready for something different
-my dealer was on the other side of Philly from my house, and everytime I went there (test drive, order, paperwork) I got stuck in tons of traffic with my old 5mt, and hated manuals when I got to the dealer
-my gf/future wife can't drive stick, and we live in different areas of the country, so when she comes to visit she wouldn't have a car to drive if I had a 6mt
-I'll be moving to Chicago soon, and there's no reason to drive a manual in a place so flat and with so few (non-90*) turns, plus so much traffic
-I plan to buy an S2000 or some other fun car to go with my TSX eventually, so that will cover my MT desires
That's about it.
Oh, and one more thing: when I go out, I don't have to find a DD who can drive a stick....many more eligible designated drivers
-my last two cars were 4dr/5mt, and I was ready for something different
-my dealer was on the other side of Philly from my house, and everytime I went there (test drive, order, paperwork) I got stuck in tons of traffic with my old 5mt, and hated manuals when I got to the dealer
-my gf/future wife can't drive stick, and we live in different areas of the country, so when she comes to visit she wouldn't have a car to drive if I had a 6mt
-I'll be moving to Chicago soon, and there's no reason to drive a manual in a place so flat and with so few (non-90*) turns, plus so much traffic
-I plan to buy an S2000 or some other fun car to go with my TSX eventually, so that will cover my MT desires
That's about it.
Oh, and one more thing: when I go out, I don't have to find a DD who can drive a stick....many more eligible designated drivers
#45
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Originally Posted by MikesRSX
I traded my RSX-S 6MT for a TSX AT due to traffic. I'll probably go back to MT on my next car.
#48
Traffic, easier to zone out in, human on autopilot option, less likely to get into trouble with (sometimes), can drive more like normal people when I want to (stealth mode and/or less temptation to slam gears), aversions to getting too many tickets (see temptation), been there done that (no the thrill is not gone) and finally... it's a TSX with 200hp and SS mode and even with an AT I can still scare the shit out of me any time I want to. I do love driving my little TSX, MT or AT it's still a fine ride.
#49
Drifting
For me it was a traffic thing as well. Atlanta has some really bad traffic and 45 minutes back home from work and having to shift gears every 3 seconds didn't sound fun to me. But... if it wasn't for the horrendous traffic... i woudl want a manual. I actually really wanted one.
#50
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Originally Posted by jlukja
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"traffic" and "spouse" were equally responsible for my AT.
"traffic" and "spouse" were equally responsible for my AT.
If not for her, I probably would still have gotten an auto just for traffic and not really wanting to have to deal with constantly changing gears on my commute to work. My TSX is truly my commuter car....when I get my fun weekend car- it'll be a stick for sure
#52
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
I'm sure some people prefer the "feel" and "skill" of typing on a typewriter, not like those pussies who can just press "backspace" and correct their typos.
#55
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My next one might be an MT. I never learned to drive MT and was afraid to learn on this car (didn't want to break it). I also bought CPO and there were far fewer MT's out there than AT's to choose from.
#60
Drifting
Originally Posted by TacoBellSauce
^^ The traffic jams are fu*kin crazyy
and that i spend the majority of my time there and i do not have enough patience to deal with it
and that i spend the majority of my time there and i do not have enough patience to deal with it
At least in NYC, a lot of the drivers are decently smart based on what i'm used to. I spent a whole summer there once and i drove everywhere so i know.
#61
We went to buy a TSX 06 automatic because my wife was going to drive it in freeway traffic. After test driving it we felt something was missing so I asked to drive a stick. We both drove it and said this is a different car with a manual transmission, more spirited and fun to drive. We chose the stick and we love it!
#62
Drives With Hands
Originally Posted by TacoBellSauce
^^ The traffic jams are fu*kin crazyy
and that i spend the majority of my time there and i do not have enough patience to deal with it
and that i spend the majority of my time there and i do not have enough patience to deal with it
#65
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
I bought it because I had to, but I have no regrets, I would not trade. Clutchless is the future, I'm sure some people prefer the "feel" and "skill" of typing on a typewriter, not like those pussies who can just press "backspace" and correct their typos.
And your analogy flew right over my head.
#66
Originally Posted by Alin10123
Actually, for the population of the city... the traffic is actually much better than Atlanta. Atlanta doesn't have as much volume as NYC, but nobody can drive here.
At least in NYC, a lot of the drivers are decently smart based on what i'm used to. I spent a whole summer there once and i drove everywhere so i know.
At least in NYC, a lot of the drivers are decently smart based on what i'm used to. I spent a whole summer there once and i drove everywhere so i know.
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