Since nobody except VW/Audi has the DSG (or similar technology) transmission, this whole paddle shifter trend is about as wonderful (aka stupid) as the START button ignition that still has the ignition key.

Yes?

(BTW, the start button where you never have to insert the key into the dash anywhere because it senses it by proximity it cool... like the Toyota Prius).

 

cant go wrong with a paddle shift Ferrari.

 

BMW introduced SMG wayy before Audis DSG. 1996-7 with the E36 M3 (euro only).

Ferrari has their F1

 

I thought it was obvious that I was talking about consumer cars but apparently not. I was assuming most people here haven't driven an F1 car. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

I wouldn't surprise me if the new Dodge Caravan had paddle shifters the way the trend is going out of control. :chuckles:

 

you didn't hear? the 06s have them.





























:chuckles:

 

alright I'll make it clear for you this time.

Ferrari F1 is the name for the cars with the paddle shift system. aka 355 F1, 360 F1

 

flappy paddles aren't much fun, and aren't that great. yet. still. now.

 

Is it true that the Fit is gonna have a 6 speed auto with paddle shifting?

I'm sure that will sell well.

 

they call it an F1 gearbox found in the 360, 430, etc. those are consumer cars.

i've driven an m3 smg, and it was pretty sweet.

and the start button on the s2000 is hot as hell.