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Originally Posted by Tcoat
Ummmm just wanting one is an ironclad reason for getting an automatic isn't it?
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Of course, but my small jest was about the gallons of ink we have all read claiming that an auto transmission in this car is not respectable, go buy a Buick instead, a stick shift is 90% of the fun, and other bogus ways to devalue one's choices about his own car. Otherwise, why explain the reason at all?
For some reason, I am reminded of my uncle's Dodge of 1948 or so which was equipped with a fluid coupling behind the three-speed gear box. He demonstrated how he could pull away from a stoplight in third gear without touching the shift or the clutch. Naturally it took all day to reach speed but, being a little kid, I thought it was the coolest thing in the world.
Nice to hear your voice, T.