I'm trying to decide which transmission to get, but I've read several threads indicating there is a delay in the shifting that some people find unacceptable. Having driven these E-gear/tiptronic style transmissions for several years, I have gotten somewhat used to having to plan the shift. Is this the case with the E-gear or is it abnormally slow/unpredictable? What is the long term durability vs the manual? I have some concerns with the manual as it seems that the clutch has a very short lifespan. I'm not sure if thats due to engineering issues, driver inexperience, or driver abuse.

Firstly, I believe that you should buy what you prefer. Personally, having driven both transmissions extensively, I still am a 6-Spd manual guy. If you drive the vehicle properly, there is no problem with short-term clutch replacement as it simply lasts. I have seen owners go through a clutch quicker on an E-Gear than on the manual -- once again dependent on driving habits.

Secondly, there is a significant performance difference between the Murcielago E-Gear and Gallardo E-Gear transmission performance. I believe that the vast majority of Murcielago E-Gear owners would only have praise for the transmission, while some Gallardo E-Gear owners may complain about lag....

Thanks for the feedback, I will definitely test drive both before deciding. Is there supposed to be a significant difference in the 2007 vs the 2006?

There is a significant E-Gear differential improvement between 2005 and 2006, but no noticeable improvement in 2007....

I've only driven the 6 speed and have read about the E gear and for me I'll stay with what I know the the 6 speed is driver skill if you can handle the driving the clutch will last you. The E-gear have some historical and inherant issues that you may want to be aware of It's a comuter driven clutch that provides free wheel and drag according to wheel speed, brake position and engine RPM. So in stop and go traffic the tend to heat and wear more than a good driver might in the same conditiion and in reverse the clutch packs never fully engage so they constantly slip so plan your car placement. Trying to back up a hill may be a costly endevor and severly shorten the life of the clutch. And as you may have guessed the E-Gear is more costly to replace. But I'm a traditionalist and I like the 6 speed

I hope this was helpful and what ever you get Enjoy the ride

I still prefer the the 6speed but, have grown fond of the E-Gear.

As far as durability of the two trannies. They are the same trans inside and out. The E-Gear is actually a separate unit that goes onto the trans. So, as far as durability differences go I would say they are the same. Ive only seen/heard of one E-Gear unit failing so, I cant say they are problematic at all.

I think the advantage to a 6-speed is that the driver can control the amount of slippage of the clutch, especially when taking off in first gear. The E-Gear is not quite as intuitive and is probably the reason that it seems that a clutch replacement has to be done sooner than on a 6-speed. I had an F1 Modena and a 6-speed Spyder. The F1 needed a clutch replacement at 8K. I was still on the original clutch and had plenty of wear left at 15K with the 6-speed. I have heard that the E-Gear is great if you don't have to do a lot of stop and go driving. Personally, I love the involvement of the 6-speed. I have an SE with a manual and I love it.