GP3 order thread
Discussion
stevemcs said:
HK isn’t worth it and neither is HUD, ok the 12k is a big saving but wanting to stay with a JCW because of those two options is pointless.
The issue is the £12k difference. I’ve added almost every option to the JCW so I only mentioned them as examples, there’s loads of spec the GP doesn’t get - pan roof, comfort access amongst others. I’d need a significant discount, probably bettering the 20% I got off the JCW. Unlikely. And the JCW is a manual, which is not critical but I fancied a change.
SENNA9475 said:
>>However, despite its obvious competency, the decision to make it available with an automatic gearbox only appears misguidedThat was the main reason I was not interested, plus the flaps. Those getting one, it will definitely be quick
GaryF said:
SENNA9475 said:
>>However, despite its obvious competency, the decision to make it available with an automatic gearbox only appears misguidedThat was the main reason I was not interested, plus the flaps. Those getting one, it will definitely be quick
I’ll never buy a manual car again, I just don’t see the point, it’s like buying music on vinyl, pointless. (Awaits beardy backlash (-: )
sone said:
I still don’t get the whole manual thing, I’ve had manual Ferrari’s and other super cars and wondered what all the fuss is about. Why would you tune a car to its limits then slow it down with a manual gearbox. You can have plenty of involvement with a flappy paddled car believe me, it enables you to change gear mid corner without lifting off and taking your hands off the wheel.
I’ll never buy a manual car again, I just don’t see the point, it’s like buying music on vinyl, pointless. (Awaits beardy backlash (-: )
I can see both sides. Some people like the fact the car will move about more with the lift off etc.. Cars like the old Renault sports I had used to be great fun lifting off and getting back to move around... But no way will a manual be a quicker car if its times your after.I’ll never buy a manual car again, I just don’t see the point, it’s like buying music on vinyl, pointless. (Awaits beardy backlash (-: )
sone said:
GaryF said:
SENNA9475 said:
>>However, despite its obvious competency, the decision to make it available with an automatic gearbox only appears misguidedThat was the main reason I was not interested, plus the flaps. Those getting one, it will definitely be quick
I’ll never buy a manual car again, I just don’t see the point, it’s like buying music on vinyl, pointless. (Awaits beardy backlash (-: )
A manual gearbox is essentially the only way to feel like you're controlling the car. In an auto, everything is electric - gearbox obvs, but also steering, brake, throttle, etc. The car would drive itself given the right software and that's kind of sad/boring when it's supposed to the most aggressive version of the car.
As above I see both sides, I've had manuals and autos depending on my situation at the time, and what I want out of the car. But I don't think it's that difficult to see where manual gearboxes might be more enioyable, if not the fastest or most practical.
Critically I think you should just have the choice, and then everyone can be happy. But when previous GP models have been manual only, to make the jump to auto only I think was a bit misguided as they are now having to pull in a new audience rather than counting on previous owners who want an upgrade for the majority of sales.
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