QUOTE(ikeken @ Sep 20 2011, 11:44 AM)
Well, I know drag racing auto will win as they wont miss a gear. I'm thinking if in future I wanna mod the car a little which is more versatile.
Think auto cars mod not very responsive? (I mean simple mod like open pod, not camshaft changing)
Auto is convenient while driving in city but lack of fun when u have empty winding roads at night. (Which I think can partly be offset by the pedal shifting?). And currently I'm driving manual so Im sure I will miss manual transmission but if auto can more than compensate in performance (and the pedal shift to be fun in a way too) then would consider the 2.0.
Is the pedal shift anyway near manual shifting? In terms of responsiveness and feel?Yes. I drove manual for many years too.. the paddle shifts come real close to it, and I use it very often..

Winding roads, etc, not an issue.
Simple mod can be done, like air filter, exhaust 4-2-1, throttle booster, etc... However if u plan to put on turbo, then pls go for manual. The cvt was not built for high boost sudden pulls.