[emp]

If I could afford a Porsche I would still get a manual option. Changing gears cleanly, heel-toe blipping the throttle when gearing down, getting the right gear at the right time - simple pleasures. It seems the more refined cars become the less character they have. Even the equivalent cars to my old dependable friend feel like lesser cars. Annoy CVTs, electric power steering, and finishes that feel cheap. And windows - I have nice big windows where I can see everywhere.

[google234123]

Dual clutch transmissions are pretty fun in a sports car.

[yawnxyz]

Dual clutch in more expensive (fast) Porsche's are a lot more fun bc you have less to worry/freak out about going at speed (I'm not that good of a driver...).

In cheap Porsches like the Boxster the manual is a ton more fun, since those cars don't really go very fast, so you feel more engaged. But Porsche manuals are kind of janky and notchy in those.

Maybe I'm just reminiscing "good ole times" but the manual in my S2000 was and is still the best manual I've ever driven.

[bergenty]

Feels like a bunch of extra work for a shittier experience. If I wanted an experience I would ride a horse.

[FPGAhacker]

That's like saying dancing is a shitty way to experience music.