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13 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2008 at 7:30 AM
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Is there really no way to get a grand touring package with a manual transmission? Why is it that we manual drivers always get shorted on luxury options? I definitely want a manual trans but would love the leather package, spoiler, gps, wiper sensors, etc. that come with the touring package.  Also, how do these handle in the snow? We would be trading in an AWD Forester which we initially bought specifically for its winter driving stability. |
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Replying to: abarry90 (Sep 11, 2008 1:51 pm) |
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Replying to: maltb (Sep 11, 2008 2:02 pm) I so wish there was a Mazda dealership in Central Oregon! I soooo want to test drive one of these!
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Replying to: abarry90 (Sep 11, 2008 2:07 pm) |
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Replying to: abarry90 (Sep 11, 2008 2:07 pm) And what are the side sill extensions? Anyone have pictures? |
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Replying to: abarry90 (Sep 11, 2008 1:51 pm)  I've driven MT all my life and the shifter is so far in one of the most comfortable places I've experienced for a people mover like this. It does not interfere with any fan control, computer, etc.) See pic, the side sills are the "skirts" to the sides in between the wheels, under the doors. Oh, and one thing, both my cars are manual (own an 06 and an 08). For the 08 the 5MT was supposed to only come in the Sport model with no side sills/spoiler options BUT a) I've found 08 Tourings with 5MT in other cars web sites and b) my 08 is Sport, yet I found it with side sills, 6CD player and the spoiler (Popular Package, contrary to MazdaUSA specs). So in other words, there should be something around, try i.e. autotrader.com. Now, there is no Grand Touring in Manual in the US, that is a fact. Touring is possible... 
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Replying to: abarry90 (Sep 11, 2008 1:51 pm) With that in mind, if they are only going to offer one package with the manual, it should be the GT, or a performance package. Another car we've looked at is the RAV4. You can't get a manual at all, but they have a sport package that is lower and handles ok or a limited that has things like power seats and dual climate control, but handles like a 1970's Oldsmobile.
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Replying to: hoop1a (Oct 20, 2008 4:29 pm) Toyota RAV-4? You just mentioned they don't offer a manual trans. so who really has things wrong?
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 21, 2008 6:34 am) With that in mind, if you are only going to offer it on one model, it should probably be a higher spec one (the GT). I just mentioned the RAV4 because it was a similar situation of not being able to get performance and amenities together. The lack of a manual transmission is my biggest problem with the RAV4.
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Replying to: hoop1a (Oct 24, 2008 1:24 pm) |
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