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I wanted to give some personal feedback on my recent experience with comparing the automatic vs manual transmission of the '15 MCS. First, I am not a "wrench" guy, so forgive my lack of understanding how they work. Its just my personal driving experience.
Background:
I had a 2009 Clubman with several issues that during the repairs I was driving a '15 MCS with automatic loaned from the dealer. I drove this car for 4 weeks.
As a result of my issues, I traded my 2009 in for a new '15 MCS with a manual. I have had it for 6 weeks.
I currently have my MCS in for some stuff (window tint, stripes, etc) and again, have a '15 loaner with an automatic that I have had for a couple of days.
EXPERIENCE
Overall my experience with both was good. However, I felt the automatic was a bit rough at low speeds. I expected some turbo lag during acceleration, which would explain a bit of hesitation, but when starting from a dead stop with only what I will say is medium acceleration, it felt a bit clunky or choppy. I do not get this sensation with the manual. The manual is smooth and natural during the same situation.
The second situation was when I was coming to a stop. With the automatic, just as I would come to a stop, about 50% of the time the car would serge bit just before a complete stop. Again, not sure if the transmission is the key, but I have never had this happen with the manual.
Note: since I drove two different MCS with auto and they both had the similar behavior, I have to assume this is intended.
Maybe its just me, but thought I would relay what I noticed.
Anyone else with experience with both?
Background:
I had a 2009 Clubman with several issues that during the repairs I was driving a '15 MCS with automatic loaned from the dealer. I drove this car for 4 weeks.
As a result of my issues, I traded my 2009 in for a new '15 MCS with a manual. I have had it for 6 weeks.
I currently have my MCS in for some stuff (window tint, stripes, etc) and again, have a '15 loaner with an automatic that I have had for a couple of days.
EXPERIENCE
Overall my experience with both was good. However, I felt the automatic was a bit rough at low speeds. I expected some turbo lag during acceleration, which would explain a bit of hesitation, but when starting from a dead stop with only what I will say is medium acceleration, it felt a bit clunky or choppy. I do not get this sensation with the manual. The manual is smooth and natural during the same situation.
The second situation was when I was coming to a stop. With the automatic, just as I would come to a stop, about 50% of the time the car would serge bit just before a complete stop. Again, not sure if the transmission is the key, but I have never had this happen with the manual.
Note: since I drove two different MCS with auto and they both had the similar behavior, I have to assume this is intended.
Maybe its just me, but thought I would relay what I noticed.
Anyone else with experience with both?