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9-3 Auto versus Manual Tranny
Posted by Mr. Science (more from Mr. Science) on Sat, 8 Jun 2002 21:38:09
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Hey all,
So I was certain until today that I could live with nothing else besides a 5spd 9-3. But just for fun, I drove the auto today, and was pleasantly surprised. The sport mode really gives it some huevos! I was wondering if anyone has comments about manual versus auto in their experience?
I didn't get a chance in my test drive to cover any roads where I would be downshifting in a manual...this is where I think the auto might really be a disadvantage. The upshifts and acceleration (in sport mode at least) seem great... but dunno about going down.
Also, can anyone comment on reliability issues of one versus another? Any high enough mileage 9-3s out there to assess the general dependability of the manual tranny/clutch versus the auto?
Cheers,
'Roo
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9-3 Auto versus Manual Tranny, Mr. Science, Sat, 8 Jun 2002 21:38:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 9-3 Auto versus Manual Tranny, TG, Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:34:48
- It's not about accelerating, it's about braking, Kevin, Mon, 10 Jun 2002 15:19:15
- Makes you question why you liked to shift....., Mike Lynch , Sun, 9 Jun 2002 15:20:22
- Re: 9-3 Auto versus Manual Tranny, MIke Lynch , Sun, 9 Jun 2002 14:48:17
- I got some miles!..., DOC, Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:33:21
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