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maikell77 · 01-09-2009, 04:08 PM

I have an 04 auto. There are definately some drawbacks to the auto but it really depends on what you want it to do. The main short coming is lack of gears, 4 for the auto vs. 6 for the manual. From a standing start there is not a whole lot of difference, driver ability makes alot of difference for the manual not too much for the auto. It's when passing or exiting a corner where you really wish you had an extra gear. The broad torque curve makes this not too bad but its all up to your choice.

On another note GTOs aren't that rare and a car is expensive wait till you can get what you really want its much better that way.

01-09-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
maikell77 Staging Lane Trader Rating: 0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 52	I have an 04 auto. There are definately some drawbacks to the auto but it really depends on what you want it to do. The main short coming is lack of gears, 4 for the auto vs. 6 for the manual. From a standing start there is not a whole lot of difference, driver ability makes alot of difference for the manual not too much for the auto. It's when passing or exiting a corner where you really wish you had an extra gear. The broad torque curve makes this not too bad but its all up to your choice. On another note GTOs aren't that rare and a car is expensive wait till you can get what you really want its much better that way. __________________ 2004 GTO 27k miles, stock for now Sold:02 ecsb: Airaid CAI, Dynomax CB, Underdrive pulleys, Crane fire Wires, Edelbrock Headers, 2" rear drop, Hp Tuners, I feel the need, The need for SPEED!