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Old 05-11-2009, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ohmab View Post
Although, this one did not speak to me. I think that I want to go GLS and Automatic.
Just make sure that automatic is a 6-speed -- if it's only got 4 gears forget about it. You might get lucky and not need to replace it for a while, but why take the risk?

By the way, 6-speed transmissions come in either "Tiptronic" or "DSG" varieties. The DSG uses two computer-controlled clutches instead of a torque converter, and is both more efficient and faster-shifting than the Tiptronic, but is only found on TDIs (i.e., Diesels). The Tiptronic, however, has the advantage of likely being cheaper to fix.

I'd still go for a good old-fashioned manual, though!
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