From his most recent review of the new Porsche Boxster Spyder,
"Speed is primarily a perception and so I think I know what's going on here. First, the Porsches I've been driving lately have all had the dual-clutch gearbox, which is vastly superior to a manual transmission—more efficient, quicker, faster, more exhilarating. Those purists out there still clinging to your six-speed manuals, please go home. Your black-and-white TV is on the fritz."
Traitor.
Dan Neil is a self-absorbed feminine hygiene cleansing receptacle, if you get my drift. Sure, DSGs have their merits, but I'm with you on the mechanical simplicity, and pureness of experience you get with a manual.
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