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Jul 28, 2006 | 03:06 PM

#11

calgaryhhr

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From: Calgary

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Originally Posted by 1BadPig

I love the 5 speed automanual on my SAAB. I wish Chevy would've chosen that transmission instead.

The Saab does have a nice transmission. I test drove a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero on Monday. It was a rocket to drive. I found the manual mode in the automatic to be a bit rough but it was still pretty nice.

Almost thought about getting one of those but I didn't like the bright green backlit buttons and instruments and I didn't like the complexity of the radio and all the controls. I don't mind lots of technology as long as it logical to use. The Saab was not logic at all.

Jul 28, 2006 | 03:44 PM

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Songman

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From: Bakersfield, CA

The Saab has the same M45 tranny as the Equinox. It will probably end up in more GM vehicles as it is proven. It took a while for the old TH350 to disappear too, but we finally got OD in everything.. It is just another step.

Jul 28, 2006 | 03:53 PM

#13

tonydetiger

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From: Nashville, TN

My Acura RSX had a 5 speed auto/manual "Sportshift". I'm amazed that I only got one speeding ticket in that car.

160 horses in a 2600 pound car. ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Jul 28, 2006 | 04:48 PM

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Steelcity

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From: Pittsburgh,Pa

The ford fusion has a standard six speed auto transmission on the v6 models. i test drove one before i got an hhr and it wasn't that bas but a four door sedan wasn't really what i wanted.

Jul 29, 2006 | 01:33 PM

#15

Bowtie388SBC

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From: Dayton, Ohio

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Originally Posted by Songman

After two Fiats, three 911 Porsches, a Jaguar, two BMWs, two Triumphs... and on the Japanese side one Lexus, one Nissan, and one Mazda... I'll stick with my good ole American technology. I don't find anything better in the others, just more money and hype. The only foreign car I own right now is a Mazda Miata and that is because I can't get a decent price to sell the stupid thing.

Now your talking!!!!!! Here in Dayton,,,we're a GM town...but maybe not for long......So buy American (Owned) Manufactured vehicles..