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AeroModder · 02-22-2010, 06:58 PM

When it comes time to turn in the Tempo, my next car will definitely have a manual tranny. I'm tired of automatic. XD

This 3 speed NEEDS a 4th gear. Buzzing at 3K RPMs at 60 MPH is too high.

02-22-2010, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
AeroModder Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 424 Darwin - '96 Aspire 4 door Team Ford 90 day: 44.82 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts	When it comes time to turn in the Tempo, my next car will definitely have a manual tranny. I'm tired of automatic. XD This 3 speed NEEDS a 4th gear. Buzzing at 3K RPMs at 60 MPH is too high. __________________ In Reason we Trust