Re: [DML] 5-speed vs. Automatic

[raddad@xxxx]

My first D had an automatic. I bought it new and chose the automatic
because I lived in L.A. and knew that 90% of my driving would be of the
"boulevard cruiser" type. It sufficed well in that environment.

When I moved to Colorado I quickly became disenchanted with the automatic.
Here were wonderful curvy mountain roads with not too much traffic that
just begged to be traversed at optimum (maximum) speed. To me, that meant
via manually controlled shifting. I traded my automatic and got a 5 speed.
For my type of driving (I do have twin turbos) and for my terrain, I think
the 5 speed is just the thing. If I were back in the stop and go traffic
of L.A., I might well think differently.

Sean, the question you asked has no correct answer - one man's plus is
another man's minus. It is really a matter of personal preference and you
must consider the type of driving conditions you expect to encounter.

Wish I could give you a more positive answer, but I think you'll have to
drive both and then decide.

Dick Ryan
VIN 16867