Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 16:59:34 GMT From: Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsamunkmail.com> Subject: Re: 9000 Aero auto/manual
JMEL5 says... > >>>even living in the city (Boston), I still love having a >>>stick. >> >>Yeah, city driving doesn't bother me, my Saab even maneuvers around all the >>construction going on in your city. ;) > >><Is it any better yet?> >> >>I want to go to the back bay area soon. > >Construction isn't much better, but we are starting to see some results. About time! >The >back bay is still relatively unaffected by the Big Ripoff, I mean, Dig. It's >still a great city to live in, though. It is my favorite city. > >I have a 1992 Mustang now, After having a Saab? >and that suspension is so tight that every pothole >feels like a mountain. My friend has a Saab and I really loved the supple >ride, but still quite firm. I love how mine rides, I haven't found any comparison yet. > >>You get better gas mileage too, and don't wear on the brakes as much. The >>problem I have is when I DO drive an automatic, I'm still reaching for the >>stick >>out of habit! >Plus, I think that over the long haul an engine will last longer with a manual >connected to it rather than an auto. I have no evidence to back it up, but >that's just been my experience. I bet you are correct. Another thing is the clutch really will last a long time if you stick to the same method of driving. ~J~ Remove "Junk" to reply
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