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Old 08-11-2014, 12:27 AM   #8 (permalink)
Baltothewolf
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Originally Posted by theaveng View Post
So far you are the only 1 to answer the original question. So you think manual will do better than automatic, even though there's a 6 highway mpg gap?
I think the reason the manual has a lower rating is due to gearing differences, the thing is, for gearing to effect mileage you actually have to be in gear haha. If your doing most of your commute freeway or other areas where pulse and gliding isn't an option, then get the auto with Taller gears.
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