want some feedback regarding 4cyl 5 speeds.

[dem2757]

here is this ad for a 900 dollar 4cylinder.

i have the v6 le auto and would love to see what these manuals are like to drive. are they peppy?

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2704119362.html

the ad does seem a bit.....you know...

['88 All-Trac]

They're not bad but don't expect them to feel like a sports car. Stock save for gutted cats and a glasspack, mine can pace a Civic Coupe and hold speed up a 30-40% grade in fourth gear... But it isn't fast. I enjoy driving both of mine.

[dem2757]

ive heard the manual i4 can give the auto v6 a run for its money? haha

i want a 5speed v6 but i cant ever find one cheap and by my area

['88 All-Trac]

I would imagine an i4 would give an auto v6 a run for its money, yeah. Shame you're in maryland- there is a cherry v6 manual near here.

[white90dx]

Yup, in terms of speed a V6 auto is right there with a 4cyl 5-speed. I've actually done that race in my younger years.

If it is good running condition, expect 30+ MPG in mixed driving and 35+ on the highway at reasonable speeds (<75mph). You have to downshift for real passing power, but it still has good torque (drivable) between 2k and 3k RPM.

-Charlie

[dem2757]

i have to put my foot down hard in the auto v6 to pass anyways

im torn between trying it for saving for just a newer car. if only school wasnt so expensive then i could really enjoy driving ahaha.

[white90dx]

Originally Posted by dem2757

i have to put my foot down hard in the auto v6 to pass anyways

im torn between trying it for saving for just a newer car. if only school wasnt so expensive then i could really enjoy driving ahaha.

Lol, you never truly enjoy your car for long, even with more money. I was content with my WRX (bought new) for about 1 month... then I started chasing the mods to keep the rush.

My current 2-year or so plan for cars includes some expensive stuff. Hopefully I can keep myself from spending too much.

-Charlie

[dem2757]

thats a good point haha. unfortunately everything is getting more expensive now....

[Sturdavj]

My current 2-year or so plan for cars includes some expensive stuff. Hopefully I can keep myself from spending too much.

-Charlie

Do let us know how that works out for you Charlie....

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