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Originally posted by SVTatGT:
Originally posted by Th_m_s:
Is there much stop and go driving where you live? Automatic transmissions make stop and go traffic easy. I've been stuck in Atlanta traffic during rush hour and I know if I was driving a car with a manual transmission my legs would have been worn out.
I live in the middle of Atlanta, and experiance the traffic quite often in my SVT. Driving a manual in traffic does not bother me at all, but i guess i am just used to it since i have never owned an auto. As far as wearing your legs out, you may want lift some weights if your leg gets worn out putting a clutch in and out...
Same here... traffic here in ATL can be terrible, but my left leg doesn't mind.
... but my right one certainly does =D
--JamesT
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--Chemguru
99 CSVT
Frost /Mid. Blue
00 Suzuki SV650
Red, Naked
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Originally posted by ContourKev:
I can drive stick pretty well, considering I learned off stick. And moved to Automatic.
Apostate! 
--T.J.
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Originally posted by Christian:
Not as many family sedans though if you go for the V6 option.
Honda's, Toyota's, Nissan's, Ford's, GM's, Chrysler's, once you upgrade from the 4-cyl to a 6-cyl they are automatic's as standard.
I'm thinking that is slightly changing. Unfortunately with the manumatics that are faster (or just as fast) as get better (or just as good) MPG, any domestic V6 car that is now receiveing the real sporty treatment will typically get this instead of a true manual.
But I was blown away at what Ponitac is doing this year for new cars... Like this
GTP G6
240 HP
245 LBS/FT
6 SPD (it's an option but at least it's there)
1992 Ford Escort LX-E
-Tracer LTS spoiler
-GT Grille
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The G6 is getting a manual after all? Woo-hoo!
--T.J.
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Originally posted by TJSwoboda:
The G6 is getting a manual after all? Woo-hoo!
--T.J.
Only the GTP. GM must be afraid that offering sticks in anything but their sportiest models strays too far from the vanilla.
If the GTP Grand Prix were offered w/ a stick, I would have bought one over my SVT. I don't drive automatics. It's that simple. If GM was serious about getting business from a guy like me, it would offer a stick in its midlevel sedans. A stick has this ability to transform an otherwise mundane appliance into something bearable.
I don't care about the efficiency or the speed of shifts. I don't care which is smoother. I want fun DAMMIT!!! Give me 3 pedals or give me death.
98 C-SVT
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Originally posted by bohdi:
Give me 3 pedals or give me death.
YEAH! Sig-worthy! 
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