Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:15:00 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: GM to increase SAAB lineup
On 4/21/03 2:31 PM, in article jvn8avg98asetbg0t7iiejio43mc86rbiqnopsamcom, "'nuther Bob" <nonenopsam.nom> wrote: > On Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:17:25 -0400, "Nutmegger" > <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> wrote: > > >> >> That's what I feel also when driving my 9000 5-speed. I just have so much >> more control, and I'm using all the gears all the time. > > > That's the big difference the way I see it. Not only do you have basic > engine braking, but a properly revved downshift gives you a great deal > of control in the corners. I've yet to drive an automatic that could > downshift properly (noting that I have not tried out a Ferrari/F1 type > automatic). When it's time to increase speed, you can be at a > desirable RPM with a standard - the automatic can't possibly > anticipate this and is at a sluggish disadvantage. Perhaps in most of them, but the new Audi sequential shift has been getting rave reviews as better than the F1 shifter! > I can see that automatics might be able to out perform a manual in > a straight line to xx-mph, but I can't see them performing as well > as a complete driving package (or being as much fun). Generally automatics do better in stop and go traffic where the shifter in some cases would generate more stress than fun. Straight line acceleration generally the automatic has the advantage because of the high RPM clutch-dumping ability.