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Familyman 90 · Mar 29th, 2022, 19:19

I did test drive a manual way back when before I bought my 163. I don't really remember it, but was sufficiently unimpressed to get the auto. I don't think there was anything wrong with it, just did not tug my rug.

I have owned 163, 185 and 200 and have suffered no real issues with a sluggish getaway. You need to drive them sympathetically, but once you do the problem goes away.

Perhaps its because I'm from a land where the slush box is king, but I'm not a manual box fan except on a performance car, and even then with reservations. Why have a dog if you still have to bark yourself?

Mar 29th, 2022, 19:19	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	I did test drive a manual way back when before I bought my 163. I don't really remember it, but was sufficiently unimpressed to get the auto. I don't think there was anything wrong with it, just did not tug my rug. I have owned 163, 185 and 200 and have suffered no real issues with a sluggish getaway. You need to drive them sympathetically, but once you do the problem goes away. Perhaps its because I'm from a land where the slush box is king, but I'm not a manual box fan except on a performance car, and even then with reservations. Why have a dog if you still have to bark yourself? __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.* Last edited by Familyman 90; Mar 29th, 2022 at 19:23.