Why so few economy cars with manual tranny?

301 messages, Last post on Aug 08, 2008 at 9:19 AM

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#300 of 301 Re: The manual will always win!! [hoopitup2000] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 08, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: hoopitup2000 (Aug 07, 2008 3:05 pm) That's also a great (but controversial) way to break in a new engine...low RPM flooring of the throttle. I did that on my manual Scion xA and it was one peppy little engine after 5,000 miles. It's an old motorcycle trick.
#301 of 301 Re: The manual will always win!! [hoopitup2000] by slowlearner1 Aug 08, 2008 (9:19 am)
Replying to: hoopitup2000 (Aug 07, 2008 3:05 pm) OK I get it now. I was looking more for something about "uphill" but now I see the implication. Good to know since I have a hill I drive up everyday that is exactly in this scenario. There's a stoplight at the bottom, so I can't build speed and plenty of hill left when I reach 5th gear, but a 40mph speed limit. I'll keep giving it the gas in 5th gear at 40mph.