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Old 10-07-2013, 10:49 AM   #165 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
I'd love to compare the sub/urban economy of each -- head to head. I'm confident the stick would prevail despite the CVT's better rating (without resorting to P&G).
I agree. It should. A well-tuned driver should be able to optimise the MT's performance, and at lower speeds the handicap of high revs doesn't appear yet.
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