A4 vs. M6
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St. Jude Donor '08
A4 vs. M6
Apparently some people consider it a sin to have a sports car with an automatic transmission. Living in a rather crowded part of town where there's a light every 6 feet, i'd think that owning a manual would be a total pita.
Question: what are the pros/cons of having a manual vs. an auto?
point taken. My apologies for not using the search engine.
Moederators, please kill this thread
Question: what are the pros/cons of having a manual vs. an auto?
point taken. My apologies for not using the search engine.
Moederators, please kill this thread
Last edited by TheRadioFlyer97; Mar 30, 2007 at 12:08 AM.
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If I had the cash, I'd buy both.
They both kick ****, I have had both, but like the 6-shooter more (given my drive and what I like to do with the car).
draggers = a4
road course folks = m6
all = VETTE nutz
They both kick ****, I have had both, but like the 6-shooter more (given my drive and what I like to do with the car).
draggers = a4
road course folks = m6
all = VETTE nutz
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Obviously this topic has been beaten to death. It's a personal choice. For me, how can i drive with my chin in my hand and elbow on the console if I gotta shift all the time? 
I'm sick of shifting. And if I want to, I just run through the gears with the auto.
I'm sick of shifting. And if I want to, I just run through the gears with the auto.
Racer
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The pro vs con thing is a myth. It comes down to what you personally want to drive in the environment that you have to drive. Trafic is a big concern. If you like to shift, then shift. If you like the ease and freedom of an auto, then don't shift.
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Its also a matter of preference.
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Really no pros and cons for either - it all comes down to what you prefer to drive given your traffic situation and driving style.
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
I have a 97 A4.
When the Dealer pulled my car around for me to see for the first time.
I did not care if it was A4 or a M6. That said for me I like auto a little better. Easy to drive and over all better resale.
Paul G.
When the Dealer pulled my car around for me to see for the first time.
I did not care if it was A4 or a M6. That said for me I like auto a little better. Easy to drive and over all better resale.
Paul G.
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This is a Corvette Forum.
It is NOT against the rules to post same topic every day or every week.
I think that people who feel offended by it beat a dead horse themselves posting the same old horse.
It is NOT against the rules to post same topic every day or every week.
I think that people who feel offended by it beat a dead horse themselves posting the same old horse.
Burning Brakes
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From: Torrance CA
By the way, its a matter of personal reference. I would only want a manual c5.
