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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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So what do you drive...
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Oh no...
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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I don't have a tC yet, but when I do, it's going to be manual. And for future reference, manual (regarding transmissions) is spelled manual, not manuel - like the name. :p
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Are you talking about this Manuel?

Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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why would anyone want to drive an auto?????
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Manual-fun
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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not this again..................
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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auto..
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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i always wanted a manual..but now i love my auto...i have no need for a stick
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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manual ftw auto are good for just relaxing but they make me tired and bored
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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when i got my tc i wanted auto, but after a week i wanted manual so bad. but i love my car
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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5spd, kid.. It's a sporty looking coupe..
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:17 AM
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After reading about the complaints people had with the jerkyness of the manual/e-throttle combo, Im glad to have the automatic. And, its one of the smoothest automatics I have driven. Driving it does not feel like a compromise, it is fairly quick and very responsive (compared to other cars I have owned).
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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While servicing my car my dealership loaned me a stock auto TC. I wanted to kill myself from boredom. I guess it is individual preference.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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A manual is definitely more fun, but I work on my feet all day and dont really enjoy manipulating a clutch pedal after work.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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auto---bot
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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5 speed all the way! when you get your exhaust your car would sound much better with a 5 speed instead of an automatic!
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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I'm sorry..but i've gotta do manual. I really do enjoy it...stop and go traffic can be a pain yes. But I am just one of those car people i guess.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Manual all the way - Auto's are too boring



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