NewDirection
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- Jul 10, 2024
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I currently drive a 6MT Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and am considering trading it in for a manual V6 Emira.
I have been on the fence about getting in line for an Emira for some time. I had a deposit on one that I withdrew after test driving the automatic V6 and feeling a bit underwhelmed. I was never going to buy the automatic as I am a die hard manual guy, but no manual was available for test drive. Well, the alluring shape and compact size has stayed in my mind and I am once again considering getting in line.
My hesitation boils down to three main issues, and I am hoping your "real life" impressions can help me work through these.
Thanks everyone for trying to help the terminally indecisive and I look forward to your responses.
I have been on the fence about getting in line for an Emira for some time. I had a deposit on one that I withdrew after test driving the automatic V6 and feeling a bit underwhelmed. I was never going to buy the automatic as I am a die hard manual guy, but no manual was available for test drive. Well, the alluring shape and compact size has stayed in my mind and I am once again considering getting in line.
My hesitation boils down to three main issues, and I am hoping your "real life" impressions can help me work through these.
- The Manual - Not having had a chance to test drive a manual Emira, I don't know what the shifter and clutch feel like. At least one or two reviewers seem underwhelmed by the shift action. For comparison, I have tested the current M3/M4 and 911 in manuals and found both to be pretty half-assed efforts. The M3 shifter was very rubbery and imprecise while the 911 gear spacing is just...weird. I've never driven the fabled "perfect" S2000 or Civic manuals but my current car (CT5V Blackwing) has a fantastic shifter with short and precise throws, though 6th is definitely a bit tall.
- The Power - test driving the Emira left me feeling like it could use another 50-75HP or so. Some tuning packages are now available which can put it in that range but I don't want to void the warranty. Again, some reviewers have felt it is underpowered. My question is, does the power feel sufficiently "exciting" in day to day driving or does it feel slow a month in, once the new car feeling has worn off?
- The Comparison - although I know the two cars are very different, comparisons to my current car are inevitable, and I cannot afford to keep both. Has anyone here transitioned from powerful sedan (e.g., M5, RS6) to the Emira and if so, can you share some of your impressions? Did you end up missing the Big Car Big Power formula?
Thanks everyone for trying to help the terminally indecisive and I look forward to your responses.