looking for a car with Sequential shift

[harrymay]

im about to bve in the market for a used car.

i would like to get something with sequential shift, that or ill just get a manual.

i know for sure that these cars have it

2000+ Acura 3.2TL
2002+ Hyndai Sonata
2004+ mazda6
200? Kia Optima

Thats about all i can name off right now. but if anyone else knows of any other let me know, my price limit is sub $16000

thanks

[sv650s]

i reccomend the mazda 6.

[DinanM3_S2]

None of the cars you listed have sequential transmissions. Are you referring to tiptronic style automatic transmissions where you can select which gear the transmission is in? There is a pretty big difference between the two.

The cheapest car on the market with a sequential transmission is the BMW M3.

[harrymay]

well, ok, i was miseducated about that, but you know what i mean, im also looking at 2000+ passats, they have that ability too.

[JLad10687]

Yea, sequential is much different then tiptronic to my understanding. I think only high end expenisive cars have sequential. From what I hear the tiptronic isnt even worth getting, Ive personally never driven something w/the tiptronic but I do own a manual car and I recommend that. Just get the manual, you'll save some money and be happier w/the driving experience.

[Zachp911]

The RSX Type-S comes in 6-speed manual or you can get the base model that comes with an automatic with tiptronic.

[harrymay]

i would like a manual, but i also want something a little more refined and powerful. im actually strongly considering the acura tl with auto/man shift, just because its so comfy and when i work late i dont want to have to shift through gears to get home.

[Vtec95Civic]

I've driven a friend's Mazda 6 with the triptronic.. it SUCKS. If you want control over which gear you're in, get a manual.

Triptronic shifts pretty much like auto except you have to do something. Might as well let the computer do it.

Downshifting is TERRIBLE, because unless you brake first, you get serious engine braking, unlike with a clutch.

Just get a real manual.

[Zachp911]

Originally Posted by harrymay

i would like a manual, but i also want something a little more refined and powerful. im actually strongly considering the acura tl with auto/man shift, just because its so comfy and when i work late i dont want to have to shift through gears to get home.

The TL is very nice, my uncle has one and its one of the nicest sport/luxury sedans I've been in.

[Chevy4life1985]

Ive drivin the triptronic thing. It blows major balls. Its like WTF is that it? Its boring IMO

[harrymay]

actually problem solved, im picking up a late 5th gen maxima (2002) with 6spd and a 255hp. that was exactly what i was looking for