agctr Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 As the title suggests, what do u own, what do u like and what do u prefer MT or EAT ? Would u change if you could ? If you had a chance at the LibertySTi AUS-Spec would u go for 5EAT or 5MT? MT has STi short shifter. Post up. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakuun Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I currently have an AT, but if, and when I get another Suby, it'll be a manual for sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 STI LGT I wish....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eles1 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 5MT all the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eles1 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 STi 5eat?? I didn't know there was such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Currently own a 4EAT due to me not liking the interior of the MY01 "Brown Interior" spec. The only way I could get leather was upgrading to the Heritage which only comes in EAT. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm lazy, which is the reason why I have a 5EAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Yup, STi Australia is offering both a 5EAT and 5MT with STi short shifter on the LibertySTi. Im hearing u on that call godwhomismike, traffic also has a bit to do with it also. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm diggn' the sport mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Also something to remember is, the LibertySTi has roughly between 15 & 30 HP more than the stock GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Got to go with the 5mt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I love the 5EAT in the LGT just for the fact that you dont HAVE to shift gears. I kinda got it for the reason of, if there is a fine lady in the car, I dont want to be required to take my hands off her to shift. Hence the luxury factor... As for the STi... 5MT all the way... your getting that car for sport factor. If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I chose the MT because I prefer shifting myself. I might have chosen the 5EAT if I'd driven one. I rode in JessterCPA's 5 EAT and liked it a lot. Previously, my only Subaru turbo auto experience was a WRX wagon I test drove and was an absolute dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnle Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 why ask, ? there is no question MT is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I got the 5EAT for traffic reasons and it is now proven that it is not really slower then the 5MT even with a great driver. I pulled a 13.6 @97.3 with my 5EAT with simple stage II mods 1 cat (not high flow) stock exhaust. another guy pulled a 13.4 with his 5EAT with a few more mods then me. I don't think there are many stock turbo MT's that are posting better then that. Maybe 1 or 2. So the trannies are pretty equal. MT would have been FUN but I jsut don't want to ride the clutch every single morning to work...... Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petmor Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm struggeling with what to choose when I buy a 3.0 spec B here. They come with either a 5 speed automatic or the Impreza STI 6 speed gearbox. I'm leaning towards the automatic due to 1. I'd like to try something new(I never owned a automatic) 2. In Stockholm there are always long queues and I'm fed up with using the clutch all the time Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke of Lawnchair Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 5EAT user here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 5EAT GT for rush hours, 5MT "STi" for everything else. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeB Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 5EAT GT for rush hours, 5MT "STi" for everything else. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 How do percentages work down under? That poll is showing a total of 139.55% for me. GT 5EAT 44.19%GT 5MT 44.19%STi 5EAT 6.98%STi 5MT 44.19% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 How do percentages work down under? They go backwards like the toilet flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biturbowagon Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I have a 5MT. I voted with my wallet. But I'd rather have a 6MT. If I had to contend with daily stop-and-go traffic, I'd have a slushbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 A week on and the results are looking pretty good. Any other buyins ? Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeman Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 For everyone saying they use the 5EAT because of traffic...I live in Los Angeles and get to fight traffic for 2 hours on the 405 sometimes. 5MT ain't so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I got the 5eat for traffic reasons too. Sometimes I regret not getting the manual but when I'm sitting in nyc traffic, I remember why I got the auto. If this car was a second car & not my daily drive, no question I would've gotten the MT. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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