Thus spake "alfred" <tomboy83@yahoo.com> :

>Hello,
>
>I know this is just a honda users group, but I was wondering if anyone has
>heard any possible news or rumors that honda might come out with a manual
>mode either in sequential sport shifter or paddles for the coming accords?
>It seems odd that Honda hasnt offered that yet since Accord is still
>considered an enthusiasts car even though its also more of a family luxury
>car now than it might have been in the past. This is something I would like
>to have for those days on the weekend, when I want to drive more aggressivly
>on the twisty hilly roads. Manuals are ok, had them in the past, but like an
>auto for comfort and convienience. Ultimately I would like to see Accord
>come out with a 6 speed auto tranny with a sport mode gate on the thift and
>paddles like the TSX has. I just don't want to have to spend 5k more to get
>a TSX and use premium gas when I can have the accord and have a better and
>more comfortable ride. Just my thoughts...
>
>
>Al
>

I have heard rumors of a sequential six speed for the S2000 for
several years. This was in the form of a "slam shifter" (aka "lift &
shift"). So I was somewhat surprised to see the Fit using the
manumatic system first.

My Fit is the first car I've owned since the early 70's with an
automatic. (And that car had a Ford 427 with a C6). I prefer picking
the gears myself.
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