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MetroMPG · 02-29-2008, 11:54 AM

Great review, Rick!

I've driven a few hundred kms in a Matrix 5-speed, and found the seating position OK (5'10). But the manual shifter was the most clunky, cheap feeling piece of junk I think I've ever had the opportunity to row.

And I found the clutch had so little feel it was difficult to modulate for smooth up & down shifts.

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