06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

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09-25-2005, 01:36 PM

z6 FoRiLLa

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06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

I was lookin at the specs and i saw that the 06s 5spd automatics have 30/40 mpg (city/highway) and the 5sd manuals have 30/38....I dunno just felt like i had to tell someone

09-25-2005, 02:14 PM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

hmmm, weird

09-25-2005, 02:19 PM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

Does seem kinda *** backwards...

09-25-2005, 08:11 PM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

I've noticed that also.
I've also noticed it on a couple other cars..

09-26-2005, 07:08 AM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

Maybe they're taking into account the fact that we're going to be redlining the crap out of them

09-26-2005, 12:47 PM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

its new technoligy

09-26-2005, 04:20 PM

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RE: 06 Auto better mileage than Manual?

Yeah i know that VW has a tranny that'll shift faster than a manual ever could and gets better gas mileage, i'm pretty sure it doesn't suck any noticable HP either, Autos have come a long way.