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Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? Sun, 29 September 2002 12:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Dudu, 2 words - Tremec TKO!- 6-speed baby!!

A little expensive though. Really, the poor old XR is never going to be a 20 valve 4AG is it? You're not going to be able to wring it's neck at every given oppertunity are you? I mean, it'll have boot loads of go but it won't be a "sports" car, just a damn fast commuter. Go the auto. That thing ain't ever going to see wakefield or the creek is it? The auto will suit you 98% of the time, the other 2% you'll actually want a manual is when you come up against (INSERT-RICER-CAR-HERE) and want to blast them at the lights, and you'll be able to do that with the self-shifter anyway, only you won't have to lift your left hand.

Don't get me wrong, I'm in for a manual every time but I'm sure you have a celica/sprinter/corolla you can hammer on the weekends?

Just my 2¢

Tim.

Oh, and about the price, I think the actuall transmission is more expensive to produce, they were more expensive even before computers were invented!

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