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10-26-2009, 07:40 AM
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My stick 240 is only marginally "quicker" than the auto. Mostly just being able to run up the revs on the stick keeps it out front.
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10-26-2009, 08:49 AM
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My automatic 240D was a learning experience, but I got used to it. With it's power-windows, it's my 'lazy man's' car - perfect for those local runs to the bank, post-office, yard sales etc... Just not so great for long trips anymore. If I'm really in a hurry (or need cold AC) I still have the Nissan, or even my 5-speed 300TD. My first stick-240D was an improvement over the automatic, and a much better highway car. But my latest stick-240D is a noticeable improvement over the first two. So there's more going on here than just the difference between sticks and automatics.
Happy Motoring, Mark
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DrDKW Last edited by Mark DiSilvestro; 10-26-2009 at 08:54 AM.
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10-26-2009, 09:16 AM
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My auto 240D has decent "around town" performance (at 6000 feet), it hardly sees the highway. If I want more performance, I drive something else.
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