Any Automatic '02 WRX Drivers Out There????

xfactor834 · 08-16-2002, 08:29 PM

I'm just curious...mine is a 5-speed.

I just can't imagine driving this car in an automatic. For those of you who drive automatics...one question...why?

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jjunior887 · 08-16-2002, 08:45 PM

Nope none

xfactor834 · 08-16-2002, 08:52 PM

lol...that's what i'm thinking...

jjunior887 · 08-16-2002, 09:00 PM

My buddy's Girlfriend has a 02 Salleen Mustang that's an automatic. Her reasoning behind it was she doesn't like "having to shift", people like that should be shot.

-James

tranjo · 08-16-2002, 09:17 PM

Auto's suck

But then again so don't our glass 5speeds

I would prefer to have a 5speed with a broken gear than an auto

DoctorNick · 08-16-2002, 09:19 PM

yeah, automatics are a joke. Yes people who don't want to press in a clutch should be shot. Some people just can't...ok buddy? I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason.

Also, there are plenty of automatic wrx owners and even a few automatic rs owners. I pitty the day you get 0wn3d by an auto. Oh btw hows your first gear holding up

not trying to flame you, but why did you actually start this topic in FFI. We have a trany forum in here also.

oh, my reason for an auto: I love sport cars, but durring my senor year in highschool I ruined my knee playing lacrosse(I was ranked in top 10 in illinois and was trying out for Team USA at the time)...I lost the ability to walk and after many months of rehab, I was able to walk again...yet still unable to push in a clutch in daily chicago traffic. So I got rid of my mustang cobra and got an 4eat 2.5rs. but a year later...I can almost drive stick in normal traffic and my little pos automatic rs is almost finished in the build up and then plenty of 5pd rexs in the chicago land area will know better then to talk crap about autos.
congrats on owning a 2.0l turbo 5spd, the rex is a fun car and I bet the 5spd would make that car even more fun. I do miss the feeling of downshifting from 3rd at 25 (crusing) and putting it down a gear or so and getting that "hand of god" feeling.
-The Neal

jjunior887 · 08-16-2002, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DoctorNick
... I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason....

-The Neal

I wasn't trying to put down all auto owners, I was trying to put down people with a 400hp car thats automatic. what's the point, you lose most of the fun in the car when you can't control the tranny.-James

tranjo · 08-16-2002, 09:37 PM

Quote:I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason.

The reason is because SOA know they can also make money off of people who don't know how to drive.

Quote:Also, there are plenty of automatic wrx owners and even a few automatic rs owners. I pitty the day you get 0wn3d by an auto. Oh btw hows your first gear holding up

I wold not pity the day, has nothing to do with getting owned, it's about driving. I have a 600hp vette that's an auto. What's your point.

Quote: oh, my reason for an auto: I love sport cars, but durring my senor year in highschool I ruined my knee playing lacrosse(I was ranked in top 10 in illinois and was trying out for Team USA at the time)...I lost the ability to walk and after many months of rehab, I was able to walk again...yet still unable to push in a clutch in daily chicago traffic. So I got rid of my mustang cobra and got an 4eat 2.5rs. but a year later...I can almost drive stick in normal traffic and my little pos automatic rs is almost finished in the build up and then plenty of 5pd rexs in the chicago land area will know better then to talk crap about autos.

wa wa wa, you should have bought yourself a wheelchair then.

xfactor834 · 08-16-2002, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DoctorNick
yeah, automatics are a joke. Yes people who don't want to press in a clutch should be shot. Some people just can't...ok buddy? I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason.

Also, there are plenty of automatic wrx owners and even a few automatic rs owners. I pitty the day you get 0wn3d by an auto. Oh btw hows your first gear holding up

not trying to flame you, but why did you actually start this topic in FFI. We have a trany forum in here also.

oh, my reason for an auto: I love sport cars, but durring my senor year in highschool I ruined my knee playing lacrosse(I was ranked in top 10 in illinois and was trying out for Team USA at the time)...I lost the ability to walk and after many months of rehab, I was able to walk again...yet still unable to push in a clutch in daily chicago traffic. So I got rid of my mustang cobra and got an 4eat 2.5rs. but a year later...I can almost drive stick in normal traffic and my little pos automatic rs is almost finished in the build up and then plenty of 5pd rexs in the chicago land area will know better then to talk crap about autos.
congrats on owning a 2.0l turbo 5spd, the rex is a fun car and I bet the 5spd would make that car even more fun. I do miss the feeling of downshifting from 3rd at 25 (crusing) and putting it down a gear or so and getting that "hand of god" feeling.
-The Neal

In no way was I ragging on autos...I think you misunderstood me. I was merely asking the opinion(s) of people who own such unique cars in automatics. That's all.

My first car was an '89 Accord automatic. I loved it.

The only reason I ask is because the other day I saw a Boxster S...a beautiful car...but one look inside and I saw

an automatic tranny.

I mean, true...now 911 Turbos, Corvettes, Saleen Mustangs are all offered in automatics...but were those cars really meant to be driven in an auto?

I mean, most high performance cars aren't even offered in an automatic (Z06s, 360s, GT2s...)

But in no way was I ragging on autos. You misunderstood me. Oh, and sorry for posting in the wrong forum.

DoctorNick · 08-16-2002, 09:43 PM

well i am sorry, I always read those posts and it is always someone trying to be negitive.

also, IIRC one of the fastest supras on the supra forums is an automatic and isn't the lufinger TT(major SP booboo) vett is a automatic. Both cars have pluses and minuses. I would say if you like a car that handels well, it would be smarter to get a manual because you can control the powerband better. but for drag IMO autos CAN be the way to go. but that is just an opinion. Again, I apologise for jumping on you.
oh BTW: that comment about the wheelchair l

-The Neal

-LD · 08-16-2002, 10:15 PM

nothing is wrong with an auto depending on the situation...autos and manuals both can be good and both can suck...depends on the driver and the situation

cpages2 · 08-16-2002, 10:40 PM

All of you are so narrow minded...

I drive an Automatic Subaru and if I bought an Impreza of any kind or any nice car I would buy automatic....

Why you ask? Is it because I can start my car without pushing a clutch in? Is it that 5:00 Traffic on an inclined bridge is easier?

NO NO NO

Its because I have a bad left knee. I hurt it when I was young and after about 30 minutes of driving a Manual (walking or any physical activity that causes strain on my knee) I want to die...

So they dont just make automatic cars for people that are stupid or SOA can make money off people that cant drive.... I just wish everyone with a 5spd wouldnt jump on the "lets hate auto sports cars" Bandwagon///

- Mike

blanck · 08-16-2002, 10:59 PM

Because its more convenient

Thats all it really comes down to. I have to drive to and from boston 4 times every weekday...3 out of those 4, are through unbelievably congested traffic. It's bad enough without having to clutch and shift between every stop and restart. If i had the means to afford a daily driver AND a speedy weekend car..i'd probably get the manual...but considering where i live and my driving habits, auto is just the way to go.

To each his own.

jjunior887 · 08-16-2002, 11:10 PM

Not to add fuel to the fire but I live in Northern Viginia second to only LA in worst traffic, I know I drive it every day, and I own a manual always have.-James

Ugly · 08-17-2002, 06:28 AM

Quote:

The reason is because SOA know they can also make money off of people who don't know how to drive.

Quote:

I wold not pity the day, has nothing to do with getting owned, it's about driving. I have a 600hp vette that's an auto. What's your point.

Umm Ok... So , you know how to drive a Subaru but don't know how to drive a vette?

Gotcha.

Heh. Everyone knows that manual drivers were the cool kids in school

tranjo · 08-17-2002, 10:02 AM

[quote]Originally posted by cpages2
All of you are so narrow minded...
- Mike [/QUOTE
I drive an Automatic Subaru and if I bought an Impreza of any
Its because I have a bad left knee. I hurt it when I was young and after about 30 minutes of driving a Manual (walking or any physical activity that causes strain on my knee) I want to die...

So they dont just make automatic cars for people that are stupid or SOA can make money off people that cant drive.... I just wish everyone with a 5spd wouldnt jump on the "lets hate auto sports cars" Bandwagon///

wa wa wa !! Sorry guy but you to should have bought yourself a motorized wheelchair instead ]

tranjo · 08-17-2002, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ugly

Umm Ok... So , you know how to drive a Subaru but don't know how to drive a vette?

Gotcha.

Heh. Everyone knows that manual drivers were the cool kids in school

Sorry brother, the vette is a 7 sec strip car. I do shift it because its got a manual valve body, so yes it's still an auto but not really.
Got you

Ugly · 08-17-2002, 11:36 AM

Naw, no getting me. But ok. I just didn't realize I was to stupid to drive and that's why I bought an auto.

Good reasoning.

People are too stupid to drive
Auto's are for people too stupid to drive
Therefor
Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive.

Good stuff.

I hate to bring it up because it's over played but I might as well...

The fastest WRX is an auto
Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive
Therefore
The person who built and owns the fastest WRX is to stupid to drive.

Niiice.

Need4Boost · 08-17-2002, 12:16 PM

I wonder why RiftsWRX (Jorge) hasn't jimed in yet.

tranjo · 08-17-2002, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ugly
Naw, no getting me. But ok. I just didn't realize I was to stupid to drive and that's why I bought an auto.

Good reasoning.

People are too stupid to drive
Auto's are for people too stupid to drive
Therefor
Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive.

Good stuff.

I hate to bring it up because it's over played but I might as well...

The fastest WRX is an auto
Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive
Therefore
The person who built and owns the fastest WRX is to stupid to drive.

Niiice.

Correct

jjunior887 · 08-17-2002, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ugly
...people that are to stupid to drive...

Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive
Therefore
The person who built and owns the fastest WRX is to stupid to drive.

Niiice.

I think the word you are looking for is TOO stupid to drive. You should check things like this when replying to a post regarding stupid people. No offense, just trying to save you a few flames-James

Ugly · 08-17-2002, 01:01 PM

Ahh thank you for point out my mistakEs.

Let me know next time you all are thowing rocks in a glass house. I'd love to watch.

Thanks in advance.

DJWRX · 08-17-2002, 01:10 PM

That's exactly what I'm wondering. Except I'm wondering why he hasn't CHimed in yet.

Quote:

Originally posted by Need4Boost
I wonder why RiftsWRX (Jorge) hasn't jimed in yet.

tranjo · 08-17-2002, 01:12 PM

hmmm flame wars, got to love it
na na n na na

GimpWRX · 08-17-2002, 01:43 PM

600hp vette that runs 7's? what does it weight, like 500lbs?

08-16-2002, 08:29 PM	#1
xfactor834 Scooby Newbie Member#: 12506 Join Date: Nov 2001	Any Automatic '02 WRX Drivers Out There???? I'm just curious...mine is a 5-speed. I just can't imagine driving this car in an automatic. For those of you who drive automatics...one question...why? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-16-2002, 08:45 PM	#2
jjunior887 Scooby Specialist Member#: 16738 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Charles Town, WV Vehicle: 2006 STi Crystal Gray Metallic	Nope none

08-16-2002, 08:52 PM	#3
xfactor834 Scooby Newbie Member#: 12506 Join Date: Nov 2001	lol...that's what i'm thinking...

08-16-2002, 09:00 PM	#4
jjunior887 Scooby Specialist Member#: 16738 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Charles Town, WV Vehicle: 2006 STi Crystal Gray Metallic	My buddy's Girlfriend has a 02 Salleen Mustang that's an automatic. Her reasoning behind it was she doesn't like "having to shift", people like that should be shot. -James

08-16-2002, 09:17 PM	#5
tranjo Scooby Newbie Member#: 11745 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holden, MA Vehicle: 2002 Rex cobb tuned WRB	Auto's suck But then again so don't our glass 5speeds I would prefer to have a 5speed with a broken gear than an auto

08-16-2002, 09:19 PM	#6
DoctorNick NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7022 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, Il. Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP	yeah, automatics are a joke. Yes people who don't want to press in a clutch should be shot. Some people just can't...ok buddy? I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason. Also, there are plenty of automatic wrx owners and even a few automatic rs owners. I pitty the day you get 0wn3d by an auto. Oh btw hows your first gear holding up not trying to flame you, but why did you actually start this topic in FFI. We have a trany forum in here also. oh, my reason for an auto: I love sport cars, but durring my senor year in highschool I ruined my knee playing lacrosse(I was ranked in top 10 in illinois and was trying out for Team USA at the time)...I lost the ability to walk and after many months of rehab, I was able to walk again...yet still unable to push in a clutch in daily chicago traffic. So I got rid of my mustang cobra and got an 4eat 2.5rs. but a year later...I can almost drive stick in normal traffic and my little pos automatic rs is almost finished in the build up and then plenty of 5pd rexs in the chicago land area will know better then to talk crap about autos. congrats on owning a 2.0l turbo 5spd, the rex is a fun car and I bet the 5spd would make that car even more fun. I do miss the feeling of downshifting from 3rd at 25 (crusing) and putting it down a gear or so and getting that "hand of god" feeling. -The Neal

08-16-2002, 09:37 PM	#8
tranjo Scooby Newbie Member#: 11745 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holden, MA Vehicle: 2002 Rex cobb tuned WRB	Quote:I don't get offended by ignorance but the fact still remains, they make autos for a reason and everyone has a reason. The reason is because SOA know they can also make money off of people who don't know how to drive. Quote:Also, there are plenty of automatic wrx owners and even a few automatic rs owners. I pitty the day you get 0wn3d by an auto. Oh btw hows your first gear holding up I wold not pity the day, has nothing to do with getting owned, it's about driving. I have a 600hp vette that's an auto. What's your point. Quote: oh, my reason for an auto: I love sport cars, but durring my senor year in highschool I ruined my knee playing lacrosse(I was ranked in top 10 in illinois and was trying out for Team USA at the time)...I lost the ability to walk and after many months of rehab, I was able to walk again...yet still unable to push in a clutch in daily chicago traffic. So I got rid of my mustang cobra and got an 4eat 2.5rs. but a year later...I can almost drive stick in normal traffic and my little pos automatic rs is almost finished in the build up and then plenty of 5pd rexs in the chicago land area will know better then to talk crap about autos. wa wa wa, you should have bought yourself a wheelchair then.

08-16-2002, 09:43 PM	#10
DoctorNick NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7022 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, Il. Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP	well i am sorry, I always read those posts and it is always someone trying to be negitive. also, IIRC one of the fastest supras on the supra forums is an automatic and isn't the lufinger TT(major SP booboo) vett is a automatic. Both cars have pluses and minuses. I would say if you like a car that handels well, it would be smarter to get a manual because you can control the powerband better. but for drag IMO autos CAN be the way to go. but that is just an opinion. Again, I apologise for jumping on you. oh BTW: that comment about the wheelchair l -The Neal

08-16-2002, 10:15 PM	#11
-LD Scooby Newbie Member#: 14009 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Twin Cities, MN Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon Black	nothing is wrong with an auto depending on the situation...autos and manuals both can be good and both can suck...depends on the driver and the situation

08-16-2002, 10:40 PM	#12
cpages2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 4711 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Palm Harbor, FL Vehicle: 2012 STi Limited 2002 WRX	All of you are so narrow minded... I drive an Automatic Subaru and if I bought an Impreza of any kind or any nice car I would buy automatic.... Why you ask? Is it because I can start my car without pushing a clutch in? Is it that 5:00 Traffic on an inclined bridge is easier? NO NO NO Its because I have a bad left knee. I hurt it when I was young and after about 30 minutes of driving a Manual (walking or any physical activity that causes strain on my knee) I want to die... So they dont just make automatic cars for people that are stupid or SOA can make money off people that cant drive.... I just wish everyone with a 5spd wouldnt jump on the "lets hate auto sports cars" Bandwagon/// - Mike

08-16-2002, 10:59 PM	#13
blanck Scooby Newbie Member#: 20275 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB	Because its more convenient Thats all it really comes down to. I have to drive to and from boston 4 times every weekday...3 out of those 4, are through unbelievably congested traffic. It's bad enough without having to clutch and shift between every stop and restart. If i had the means to afford a daily driver AND a speedy weekend car..i'd probably get the manual...but considering where i live and my driving habits, auto is just the way to go. To each his own.

08-16-2002, 11:10 PM	#14
jjunior887 Scooby Specialist Member#: 16738 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Charles Town, WV Vehicle: 2006 STi Crystal Gray Metallic	Not to add fuel to the fire but I live in Northern Viginia second to only LA in worst traffic, I know I drive it every day, and I own a manual always have.-James

08-17-2002, 10:02 AM	#16
tranjo Scooby Newbie Member#: 11745 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holden, MA Vehicle: 2002 Rex cobb tuned WRB	[quote]Originally posted by cpages2 All of you are so narrow minded... - Mike [/QUOTE I drive an Automatic Subaru and if I bought an Impreza of any Its because I have a bad left knee. I hurt it when I was young and after about 30 minutes of driving a Manual (walking or any physical activity that causes strain on my knee) I want to die... So they dont just make automatic cars for people that are stupid or SOA can make money off people that cant drive.... I just wish everyone with a 5spd wouldnt jump on the "lets hate auto sports cars" Bandwagon/// wa wa wa !! Sorry guy but you to should have bought yourself a motorized wheelchair instead ]

08-17-2002, 11:36 AM	#18
Ugly Scooby Specialist Member#: 19143 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: West Hartford, CT. Vehicle: 02 WRX	Naw, no getting me. But ok. I just didn't realize I was to stupid to drive and that's why I bought an auto. Good reasoning. People are too stupid to drive Auto's are for people too stupid to drive Therefor Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive. Good stuff. I hate to bring it up because it's over played but I might as well... The fastest WRX is an auto Auto's are for people that are to stupid to drive Therefore The person who built and owns the fastest WRX is to stupid to drive. Niiice.

08-17-2002, 12:16 PM	#19
Need4Boost Scooby Specialist Member#: 15194 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: 1^2 Mile, NJ Vehicle: 2004 Lightning, 2001 BMW 330ci	I wonder why RiftsWRX (Jorge) hasn't jimed in yet.

08-17-2002, 01:01 PM	#22
Ugly Scooby Specialist Member#: 19143 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: West Hartford, CT. Vehicle: 02 WRX	Ahh thank you for point out my mistakEs. Let me know next time you all are thowing rocks in a glass house. I'd love to watch. Thanks in advance.

08-17-2002, 01:12 PM	#24
tranjo Scooby Newbie Member#: 11745 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holden, MA Vehicle: 2002 Rex cobb tuned WRB	hmmm flame wars, got to love it na na n na na

08-17-2002, 01:43 PM	#25
GimpWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 11704 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: roseville CA Vehicle: 0209 02/09 WRX's WRB 02built sti block,09stock	600hp vette that runs 7's? what does it weight, like 500lbs?