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Old 02-22-2010, 12:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Civic DX - '97 Civic DX
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Many of the manual versions that are rated lower than the auto version are the "sport" packages, so they're geared a bit lower. In real world usage, it is easier to exceed the EPA estimates with a manual because the driver can choose exactly when they want to shift and not have to coax the transmission into shifting.
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