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Old 03-13-2012, 11:35 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
You don't say what transmission she wants. No point in getting a Metro/Swift/etc unless she's willing to drive a manual. The automatics were ancient 3-speeds that return horrible fuel economy.
She's enthusiastic to learn stick but we haven't found the time to teach her. I'd prefer she has a manual and I think she does too, in an abstract way, but an automatic isn't out of the question.

For instance, with the new Civics, the automatic gearbox is actually longer than the manual box and typically returns better highway mileage.

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She definitely needs a Tempo or Topaz.
I'll ask and see what she thinks. =D
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