TheTriads

I've read several thread regarding to people pondering between a 6MT and 5AT TL. whether it's stuck in traffic or have a gf/wife/family who shares the car with you.

I got a few words for you all... GET THE 6MT and don't be a p*ssy!! Unless you have a weekend car that already has 6MT or don't really like MT, then I understand. I personally have a 5AT because I have a beater car (1990 Toyota Celica 5MT) and ready to get an used 6MT SS soon. So TL will be my daily as SS will be my weekend. But I have to have least a MT.. why not the TL? because I was a p*ssy and couldn't wait back then.

so don't be like me for those of you who wants a 6MT! GET IT!

SnappyPappy

Naw dude! I don't think we measure manhood these days on weither you want to stir a gear shift around all day on the turnpike or in city traffic. Ya in days of old with wide open highways and hilly twisties they was fun. But have you noticed lately how clogged the highways and byways of life are?? If you get a true sports car go for the shifter if you must but hey this is a family sedan. Ya a fast sporty sedan but a sedan at any rate. Come out of the clouds we won't hold it against you for letting your ride select the gears . . . Lol

MR1

How about this, you decide what's good for you; I'll decide what's good for me.
You know what you can do with the name calling.

I do happen to have a weekend 5spd but my above comment says enough.

cornelius

sometimes its even hard to change the gear on the sportshifter when im on the phone trying to find a new destination...

oliverd

I had mine for two weeks and loving every minute of it!!

crazymjb

My dad has already made up his mind, auto. As much as I would rather a manual he works in Boston, he can't multistask for shit, and he is kinda lazy when it comes to driving. Just likes to listen to the Sox(Go sox), soft rock, and look out the windshield. I have to agree, that based on his lifestyle, he needs the auto(hey, he will use the sport shifter every now and then). If I was trying to weigh the two I would most likely go for a manual, but based on circumstances...

Rick-H

with BlueTooth and Navi why are you on the phone trying to find a new destination . . .

TheTriads

pussy

willz822

I've heard of a triad gangster but what exactly is a traidsgangster?

SK7

first of... the technology of auto is already catching up with what the manual car can do. In some cases the auto can do even better then the manual can.

I like how some of you guys say hey MT is not bad in traffic. Why not bring that MT to NYC traffic and sit there in the middle of a traffic jam for about an hour or more only driving like 5-10 miles.

MT are good for suburbs and open roads where you can take advantage of it.
Besides... AT can keep up with MT in corners just fine.

Besides when you go 60mph it dont make a difference if its AT or MT 60 is 60

ndx2

obviously, for you, sk7, auto w/ sport shift is perfect.

likewise, everyone goes with what they see is the best for themselves. as much as i love my 6MT, 5AT is just as cool - my brother's 2nd gen is a 5AT. I got the sportshift (or sportronic as mitsu calls it) on my eclipse because it was fairly new and unknown at the time, and i loved it... i could enjoy being lazy in D or choose to hold a gear when cornering...

with that said, it's helluvalot more fun with 2 more gears (eclipse had 4AT sportronic)!!

jtow

It usually denotes a gangster of asian decent. See below:

Triads had their origin in the late 17th century anti-Manchu resistance in China, the term "triad" coming from the three dots which form part of the Chinese character for the Ming Emperor Hung Wu. Triads began as "Men of Hung." The were both part of the political resistance of the Han Chinese to the Manchu dynasty, as well as outlaws who "Ta fu — chih p'in" (Hit the Rich and help the poor).

Triads spread all over the world and control much of the illegal and informal economy in overseas Chinese communities. Thrasher wrote about "tongs" in Chicago, defining tong as "protective society." The largest was the On Leong, that also had chapters in New York and San Francisco

I hope this helps.

Jtow

willz822

Like I said, I know what a triad gangster is because I too am asian. I was asking about "traids" gangster.

crazymjb

There are a million names for it. Steptronic, tiptronic, etc, SS. Whatever it is its better then normal auto.

cornelius

I dont have a Blue Tooth ready phone and Im usually talking to friends.. The good thing about the Acura Navi is that you can input new data while driving..

JackSprat01

You can afford a $35k car, but can't swap out a $200 phone to make the best use of your car's technology?

TheTriads

It's a misprint (purposely) from The Triads Gangsters, I originally wanted to use the ID TRIADSGANGSTER, but figured I'd misprint it purposely so I don't get associated with the family

ramzfan

Who's the pussy now?

TheTriads

HEK

IMHO...I'd rather drive a car than aim one.....

05TLTony

edit by mod Ron A:

Thanks for the reply.

Ron A

where, where? I want some

SnappyPappy

Er. . . that's only two! Where's the other 999,998. . . ?

ediddy

Come drive in LA,Cali and you will change your mind on having a manual on the 405 frewway

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

What a pointless thread --- diminishes the quality of this forum.

KJSmitty

Good grief,,,,,,,

Here we go again......


"Stop the insanity"

van_man888

TLTrance

This thread is retarded.. More than the TL vs ____ threads.

gabedabomb

Take Sepulveda.

TheTriads

this thread hasn't die off yet?

markdesign

sepulveda off the 110 fwy?... ohhhh... i shudder..




~mark

ediddy

yea i know sepulveda sucks too

SnappyPappy

IS this post strictly for Calif or can I butt in?

KJSmitty

Please don't,,,,

"Stop the insanity"

TBone2004

Nope - apparently not - aren't you proud of your wonderful creation?