How many gears are too many gears?

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by TheInterceptor

I love my 4 speed auto..you can still hear the shift and feel the gear shift. Im generally not fussed about driving an auto or manual transmission but if i have to drive a car in which i cannot feel the gears change, essentially mimicking a CVT just revving at the same revs droning, i will go postal!
To me, the simple guy, reckons probably 5 or 6 (in both MT and AT).
I cannot trade driving enjoyment for fuel economy!

Having said that, i still get 9's on the highway with my 4sp BTR... happy days

First time I've ever heard 'driving enjoyment' and BTR in the same context!
Whilst I hate CVTs, I definitely won't miss that "whooooop...clunk" on takeoff