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03-30-2007, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by formerGMguy
I found that same car yesterday on autotrader, I've already contacted the owner. Thanks for the lead.
03-30-2007, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
Why do you say that? I beg to differ! Now how can this really be proven and settled?
If you know how to drive a manual properly, shifitng fast is nothing more than a good hand and foot coordination. Autos are nice for what they are but to get the true essence of the 928, you need to drive a 5-speed. It's a totally different animal. Saying that shifting an auto manually will get a simmilar effect....... well that's nothing more than imitating a manual trans.
If you know how to drive a manual properly, shifitng fast is nothing more than a good hand and foot coordination. Autos are nice for what they are but to get the true essence of the 928, you need to drive a 5-speed. It's a totally different animal. Saying that shifting an auto manually will get a simmilar effect....... well that's nothing more than imitating a manual trans.
Don't forget that as one ages, the "hand- foot" co-ordination tends to deteriorate along with the hearing, eyesight, memory, bladder-control, etc. Having an automatic will compensate for the slower shifting of the 928 "senior citizens" on this list, though I doubt none of those other factors will respond as well.
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03-30-2007, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Michael
Why do people say you can't shift a 5spd. as quickly as an auto 928? I have had a few of each and I can say different. I like em' both but come on, take a shifting lesson from a racing school or something. Yes the auto shift is a fraction of a second, But so is a well driven 5spd, assuming good tranny and clutch. I know a few drivers who think they are quick shifters so I can see why they might think the manual is slower shifting. Any how auto or manual? I'll take either!
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Don't forget- Smoother and precise beats "faster " shifting.
03-31-2007, 12:15 AM
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Sharkmeister said:
Imre,
Don't forget that as one ages, the "hand- foot" co-ordination tends to deteriorate along with the hearing, eyesight, memory, bladder-control, etc. Having an automatic will compensate for the slower shifting of the 928 "senior citizens" on this list, though I doubt none of those other factors will respond as well.
Glenn
Please let's not generalize about age. Much of what you describe can be attributed to factors beyond aging, (but don't get me going on that one). Particularly when kids like myself make it a point to insure their faculties remain as they once were or improve as they gain age, including vision. For instance, if you want to compromise your vision, consume lots of free vegetable oils, (olive oil, safflower oil, soy oil, corn oil, etc.) And don't exercise your eyes regularly, just let 'em atrophy. Yup. That'l make you right for sure. And stay away from the gym or the outdoors. That'l help too.
WRONG! What's this age thing?? WRONG!! I have an automatic because the surgeon who cut open my knee after an auto accident advised me to never again drive a stick shift with a clutch. That is not related to age or reflexes which I go out of my way to test daily. Oh yeah. Drink lots of beer. That'l help too.
Sorry. Ask Sharkskin. I'm just a little sensitive about people who generalize.
Nothing personal intended.
Imre,
Don't forget that as one ages, the "hand- foot" co-ordination tends to deteriorate along with the hearing, eyesight, memory, bladder-control, etc. Having an automatic will compensate for the slower shifting of the 928 "senior citizens" on this list, though I doubt none of those other factors will respond as well.
Glenn
Please let's not generalize about age. Much of what you describe can be attributed to factors beyond aging, (but don't get me going on that one). Particularly when kids like myself make it a point to insure their faculties remain as they once were or improve as they gain age, including vision. For instance, if you want to compromise your vision, consume lots of free vegetable oils, (olive oil, safflower oil, soy oil, corn oil, etc.) And don't exercise your eyes regularly, just let 'em atrophy. Yup. That'l make you right for sure. And stay away from the gym or the outdoors. That'l help too.
WRONG! What's this age thing?? WRONG!! I have an automatic because the surgeon who cut open my knee after an auto accident advised me to never again drive a stick shift with a clutch. That is not related to age or reflexes which I go out of my way to test daily. Oh yeah. Drink lots of beer. That'l help too.
Sorry. Ask Sharkskin. I'm just a little sensitive about people who generalize.
Nothing personal intended.
03-31-2007, 01:12 AM
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Anyone in or close to Plano, Texas be willing to check this car out for me?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=207236198
I've contacted the owner and the car seems to be pretty clean from the pics he sent. I'm a bit worried about dry rot though since its only been driven 15k in 8 years.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=207236198
I've contacted the owner and the car seems to be pretty clean from the pics he sent. I'm a bit worried about dry rot though since its only been driven 15k in 8 years.
