SO, American makers, where are cars like this?

[glhs837]

That would suck. I find an automatic's lack of engine braking scary.

Whyso? Have you ever suffered a complete braking system failure such that only engine braking was available? I know I never have, but autos can be downshifted, you know, in most cases enough so that you can plan a soft landing I know first gear in my five speed auto is pretty slow, enough so that the e-brake could bring me to a stop.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

I love my V....I just wish it was an 09+

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[aps45819]

Whyso? Have you ever suffered a complete braking system failure such that only engine braking was available? I know I never have, but autos can be downshifted, you know, in most cases enough so that you can plan a soft landing I know first gear in my five speed auto is pretty slow, enough so that the e-brake could bring me to a stop.

When driving in traffic I'm used to the car slowing as soon as I lift off the gas.

 

[glhs837]

So, the unexpected scares you? You could just expect a car to act according to it's design, then you wouldn't be scared Or, if it's an autostick, you could downshift and feel better

 

[dustin]

Anyone else seen the Subaru BRZ?

 

[aps45819]

So, the unexpected scares you? You could just expect a car to act according to it's design, then you wouldn't be scared Or, if it's an autostick, you could downshift and feel better

I prefer the car to slow when I lift off the gas. I seldom (never) drive an automatic. On the rare occasion when I do, I'm forced to readjust.
I don't want to

 

[dustin]

I prefer the car to slow when I lift off the gas. I seldom (never) drive an automatic. On the rare occasion when I do, I'm forced to readjust.
I don't want to

Don't ever ride a 2 stroke street bike then.

 

[aps45819]

Don't ever ride a 2 stroke street bike then.

Don't think that will be a problem in this country

 

[glhs837]

Anyone else seen the Subaru BRZ?

I prefer the car to slow when I lift off the gas. I seldom (never) drive an automatic. On the rare occasion when I do, I'm forced to readjust.
I don't want to

Dustin, yep, add about 40-80 hp and you have a super fun car. Still very attractive, along with it's FR-S twin. But for my taste, the addition of ludicrous power makes a fun car even more fun.


Sorry that adaptation bothers you. One thing I am doing is making sure the daughter doesnt get completely adapted to her little five speed Geo. Make sure she drives the 99 Blazer occasionally, and the SRT-8 once in a while too. I view being able to hop in anything with wheels and be able to gogogo as one thing anyone should be able to do. From 14 foot long barges to high CG sport utes and small cars too.