> In the transmission, the manual is a 5 speed, the automatic is a 3. > Is there a significant difference in performance between the two? > Specifically at the top end. Can the automatic cruise at 75 and still > have reserve power for passing? I've only driven the 3 speed auto, but I understand the 5-speed has better performance. I usually drive at a pretty good clip in my auto trans on the highway, and I haven't had any trouble passing other cars driving at those speeds, but I haven't really paid much attention either (which I guess means that it's acceptable for how I drive). It's not quite as responsive as the 2004 Subaru Outback I had for a bit, but I've never had any real problems driving it like any other car. In fact, my biggest problem is when I drive another car and forget that it's not the DeLorean and that I need to slow down more to go around sharp curves. :) -- Joe To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/