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Old 06-09-2009, 08:56 AM   #36 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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Location: Tosev 3 - Atlanta GA
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Red Rover - '01 Nissan Altima GXE
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Joey -
Yes it does take more attention to drive a manual - But many of us PREFER to be more connected to the car. kinda like the "be one with the car" idea. After years of driving a manual it becomes second nature to some extent - but you always have that connection.

I am hoping that the FE pressures drive auto makers to offer Manuals with better gearing. maybe they can package with some basic aero packages ( factory Moon Discs?) i would pay a K or more for a car that was in line with what my "goals" are.
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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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