6 speed or paddles
01-25-2005, 07:03 AM
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6 speed or paddles
I am thinking of replacing my A6 2.7t 6 speed with an S4 later this year. I would consider the new A6 but can't imagine living with an automatic - in this case a tip. Do the paddles offer a true manual "no-clutch" driving experience providing great driver control or is the traditional 6 speed the way to go? My wife has a MB with Touch Shift, but that unit overrides the driver's gear selection and is very slow to respond. I'm looking for a true clutchless experience if I make the switch from a 6 speed. Any feedback would be appreciated.
01-25-2005, 07:11 AM
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2nd.. The S4 auto is an amazing tranny.. in "S" it's pulls like a ****!! I was...
torn when I bought my car.. I'm stuck in traffic every day going to work.. I wanted to be able to sip a coffe and drive.. hence I went w/ an auto.. I also have a 68 dart GTS convertible that's a manual, so I get my speed kicks w/ that car..
01-25-2005, 07:11 AM
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What FastMarkA says is true.
I got the Tip because I didn't think I wanted to pay a 1700 gas guzzler tax.
I wished I had now.
The Tip drives great and I love it when I'm stuck in traffic.
But the other 70% of the time I wished I had the manual tranny again.
When I get the RS4, I don't care what the GG tax is for a manual, I'm going back to 'use the Force'....
But the Tips fun for now....
I wished I had now.
The Tip drives great and I love it when I'm stuck in traffic.
But the other 70% of the time I wished I had the manual tranny again.
When I get the RS4, I don't care what the GG tax is for a manual, I'm going back to 'use the Force'....
But the Tips fun for now....
01-25-2005, 07:14 AM
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very debatable ... SMG II is impressive
I have not driven the Audi tip, but the SMG in BMW is impressive. That being said... no matter how good these "clutchless autos" get I will still prefer a true manual transmission. There is simply no substitute IMO.
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01-25-2005, 07:19 AM
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A question for you Kujo...
Why the hell didn't your Patriots take mercy on my Steelers?!?! That was a painful game for me to watch. It was over within minutes. You simply cannot make mistakes against the Patriots. Good luck in the Superbowl. It should be a good game. I think the Eagles defense will challenge Brady a bit more than the Steelers did. Brady had too much time to pick apart the defense. I hope J. Johnson comes up with a better defensive plan. I am hoping for a close, interesting game. All that being said... I think the Patriots are simply too good to lose it.