DC5 semi auto or manual

[C.I.SIvic]

Hi guys,

Just a quick one:

Looking to buy something newer than my eg.

Integra DC5 semi-automatic or manual? I prefer a manual but I am finding them hard to find in my price and km's range. I don't care about the extra weight or stuff, just want to know if its a quickish shift or just a gimmick.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: sorry forgot to mention it'll be a lux model not type r or s :P

[ndeuro_]

lol Dc5 = manual or no point. if ur gunna drive a performaces car in a semi then i dont see the thrill :D

[C.I.SIvic]

Thanks for the help but dc5 not really all that 'performancy' anyhow.

Will be using it to primarily daily and occasional trips (nothing extreme). I like the control with a manual really cbf with clutch, I just hate those crappy laggy semi's. Is the DC5 like that?

[ndeuro_]

but yeah its either full auto or full manual. would wunna go bisexual would u?

[C.I.SIvic]

hmmm point taken... looks like i needa few more g then!

[45SET]

go test drive both and see what you think... your the one buying the car and driving it, so your the one that should make the decision.

[crashprash]

im guessing ur talking abt base/luxury model since type s is manual only

[aaronng]

If it is a Honda autobox with selectable gears (aka semi-auto mode), then it will still be laggy. It won't be as quick as a manual or as a computer controlled clutch manual (BMW SMG)

[m0nk3y]

i drove both semi- auto and manual b4 i got my DC5 Luxury - the seimi auto seemed very slow when manually changing gears. I went with the full manual and love every minute of it!

[ndeuro_]

hence why u get a manual. unless u have a beamer or farrari or one of those high standard european car. its hopeless =[

[2002 TeGgY]

its actually not that laggy imo, i used to own one...and it wont upshift automatically at redline. it wasn't too bad as a daily, but wasn't powerfull enough for me...

[minircc]

i bought the semi-auto because i'm lazy.. sick of driving manuals and prefer to cruise.. LoL
Manual mode isn't too bad, but i hardly ever use it, only use it to hold onto revs.

it's also a tad more fuel efficient than the manual (although not much). Very fuel efficient overall with enough performance, reliability and fun. it's great!

City: 8 (L/100km)
Hwy: 5 (L/100km)
i normally fill up around 550-600kms on a 50 tank with a tad to spare.
with some spirited driving and lots of stop starting...

[Tofu]

its actually not that laggy imo, i used to own one...and it wont upshift automatically at redline. it wasn't too bad as a daily, but wasn't powerfull enough for me...

same with me! :thumbsup:

but as a daily the auto is fine, if you don't crave for outright speed.
i've done alot of suspension mods to my auto dc5 and many friends are surprised that i can actually keep up with them around the twisties in their DC5R at the time.

[2002 TeGgY]

yeh man, wasnt bad at all...i actually prefer it to my dc5r as a daily, so much more comfy...

[FASN8U]

lol at performance car