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5 speed vs. Automatic
Posted by tz (more from tz) on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:05:03
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After 28 years of manual shift Saabs (starting with a 4 speed 99 EMS), I bought a 88 900S Automatic (to be used by a new driver in the household who can only handle automatic). I drove it for two weeks just to shake things out, it was smooth and easy; no clutching in the LA traffic, etc. I liked it quite well. Then I switched back to my 5 speed's; well, it was then did I realize the fun a 5-speed can offer! what a difference.
I would go so far as saying that these two transmissions actually help to mold the character of the drivers. I became a sedate senior citizen with the automatic; but once back with the 5-speed, an aggressive driver who pushes the turbo to the edge of the red zone before every shift. Sort of a Dr. Jackl and Mr. Hyde.
And what is more, now that my senses are a bit more acute after the automatic, I found that my 83 C900 turbo is more fun than my 89 9000 turbo.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 5 speed vs. Automatic, tz, Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:05:03 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 5 speed vs. Automatic, ursaw, Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:43:57
- Re: 5 speed vs. Automatic, HERDSZN , Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:52:03
- Automatics drive me nuts (+), vvk, Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:02:29
- I just switched worlds, Nikos, Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:55:07
- Ditto aggression w/stick, DivrDon , Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:58:32
- Can't do the auto yet.., Crispin, Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:45:31
- 19 Years does make a difference, Herb Hirsch , Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:57:14
- Modern automatics are fun..., Mike Lynch , Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:18:57
- Point and squirt, turrbo , Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:57:38
- Yes, they are fun..., PGAero , Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:14:28
- My sentiments exactly and you still can't push start..., Street, Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:10:36
- Yep!, Noel, Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:19:05
- Heartily agree, JMJ in NC, Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:41:43
- agreed, jeff in MD, Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:25:12
- Location?, EGD , Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:16:04
- Re: Modern automatics are fun..., Noel, Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:09:36
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