View Poll Results: what kind of transmission do you have?
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Transmission Poll: Manual vs Automatic
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From: SLC, UT
Re: Some difficulty with the manual
Originally Posted by GBUCKLEY
Need advice on how best to handle the xB manual. I'm just not getting it.
I have been driving a manual transmission since my teens in the 80's - have owned two early 1970's VW Beetles, a 1981 manual Accord, and a 1974 manual Audi. I have also driven the more modern MT's (Opel Vectra, Golf TDI, Peugeot 207) , as my work takes me frequently to Europe.
So, I am no stranger to the stick.
My 2006 xB (bought new in May 2007) has been difficult. I stall out more than I should, especially when starting from 0 mph. My shifting is not smooth. It's like I have to give it more gas than usual when shifting to 1st and 2nd. I feel that I should get the idle adjusted upwards. Reverse is no problem at all from a dead stop - could anyone help explain why?
I rented a Peugeot just last week in Germany, and I was able to shift smooth as silk.
Does anyone else have difficulties getting into the groove with the xB?
I have been driving a manual transmission since my teens in the 80's - have owned two early 1970's VW Beetles, a 1981 manual Accord, and a 1974 manual Audi. I have also driven the more modern MT's (Opel Vectra, Golf TDI, Peugeot 207) , as my work takes me frequently to Europe.
So, I am no stranger to the stick.
My 2006 xB (bought new in May 2007) has been difficult. I stall out more than I should, especially when starting from 0 mph. My shifting is not smooth. It's like I have to give it more gas than usual when shifting to 1st and 2nd. I feel that I should get the idle adjusted upwards. Reverse is no problem at all from a dead stop - could anyone help explain why?
I rented a Peugeot just last week in Germany, and I was able to shift smooth as silk.
Does anyone else have difficulties getting into the groove with the xB?
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Re: Some difficulty with the manual
Originally Posted by emximer
Originally Posted by GBUCKLEY
Need advice on how best to handle the xB manual. I'm just not getting it.
I have been driving a manual transmission since my teens in the 80's - have owned two early 1970's VW Beetles, a 1981 manual Accord, and a 1974 manual Audi. I have also driven the more modern MT's (Opel Vectra, Golf TDI, Peugeot 207) , as my work takes me frequently to Europe.
So, I am no stranger to the stick.
My 2006 xB (bought new in May 2007) has been difficult. I stall out more than I should, especially when starting from 0 mph. My shifting is not smooth. It's like I have to give it more gas than usual when shifting to 1st and 2nd. I feel that I should get the idle adjusted upwards. Reverse is no problem at all from a dead stop - could anyone help explain why?
I rented a Peugeot just last week in Germany, and I was able to shift smooth as silk.
Does anyone else have difficulties getting into the groove with the xB?
I have been driving a manual transmission since my teens in the 80's - have owned two early 1970's VW Beetles, a 1981 manual Accord, and a 1974 manual Audi. I have also driven the more modern MT's (Opel Vectra, Golf TDI, Peugeot 207) , as my work takes me frequently to Europe.
So, I am no stranger to the stick.
My 2006 xB (bought new in May 2007) has been difficult. I stall out more than I should, especially when starting from 0 mph. My shifting is not smooth. It's like I have to give it more gas than usual when shifting to 1st and 2nd. I feel that I should get the idle adjusted upwards. Reverse is no problem at all from a dead stop - could anyone help explain why?
I rented a Peugeot just last week in Germany, and I was able to shift smooth as silk.
Does anyone else have difficulties getting into the groove with the xB?
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 373
From: FL
i would perfer the 5-speed but this car kinda fell into my arms so im not complaining
besides with an auto u can "ghost ride ya whip"
like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hR2XDLRqGA
besides with an auto u can "ghost ride ya whip"
like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hR2XDLRqGA
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From: Simi Valley, CA
i just chose manual, cause i always liked driving them more than automatics.. i learned on an automatic, once i learned manual, never wanted to driving anything but that.. once you get it down.. its actually fun.. adds something to driving
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Re: Automatic
Originally Posted by emximer
Originally Posted by t3rm1n8r
Auto, it was the only one available and I heard it got better gas mileage.
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From: SLC, UT
Re: Automatic
Originally Posted by PakanaHerruus
Originally Posted by emximer
Originally Posted by t3rm1n8r
Auto, it was the only one available and I heard it got better gas mileage.
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From: Eureka, Humboldt County, CA
once you go manual you cant go back. I had an Isuzu Rodeo since 98 and it was stick.. had a 68 VW, stick.. learned to drive in a VW bus.. stick. work trucks.. stick..
i agree with whoever above.. when i'm driving an auto find i dont pay attention as much to driving and tend to get bored.
also @"juggling 6 discs" its all about steering with your knees. in my Isuzu, which didnt have power steering, i would juggle a soda, a burger, and my phone while making a right turn and down shifting.
manual all the way.
i agree with whoever above.. when i'm driving an auto find i dont pay attention as much to driving and tend to get bored.
also @"juggling 6 discs" its all about steering with your knees. in my Isuzu, which didnt have power steering, i would juggle a soda, a burger, and my phone while making a right turn and down shifting.
manual all the way.
