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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Manual or Auto-tragic??

Hey all, looking to get an HHR soon, just need some input on what people have out there, and if you like your choice in trans.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Auto and I'm happy with it so far. The auto shifts are really smooth.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Love the Auto. It has an "I" gear (for "intermediate"), which unlike a normal 2nd gear, actually changes the shift points making it more aggro. I like running around town in "I" - it adds to the fun. The auto is really fast - I'd venture to say faster than a stick...unless you're a really, really good driver.

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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Thats what I is for? I should have read the manual! I'll have to try it now. Thanks SoCal! Is it safe to drive in I at high speeds?
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Is it safe to drive in I at high speeds?
Well, I was on the freeway at 70 today in "I" - I believe it just doesn't go into fourth gear then. But the shift points do raise dramatically! Give it a go!
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Thanks all, I appreciate it!
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Thats what I is for? I should have read the manual! I'll have to try it now. Thanks SoCal! Is it safe to drive in I at high speeds?
I agree with Captain. I did not know that either. I will have to try it out now.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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I'm Happy with my auto. Living in New York City having auto comes in very handy.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Love the Auto. It has an "I" gear (for "intermediate"), which unlike a normal 2nd gear, actually changes the shift points making it more aggro. I like running around town in "I" - it adds to the fun. The auto is really fast - I'd venture to say faster than a stick...unless you're a really, really good driver.

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Stick is a full four mph quicker in the 1/4 than the auto.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Unless you suck at stick!



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