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Old 18-09-2006, 09:40 PM   #11
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Yeap I am starting to get over it aswell. They crap on on and about equallying if not surpassing the euro stuff, and yet they cant even option a bloody manual.

AMG, M Power etc still have the convential manual as an option, yet FPV cant even do that!
In Europe, the main Transmission of choice is a Manual. They haven't cottoned onto the Auto Revolution, and with the quality of the French Auto's, I don't blame them. The Germans however is another matter. AMG and M have the demand in their home countries to supply Manuals, and they spend time and money refining the package for both (and in come cases three) transmissions.

Compare that to Australia. We are a country with large cities, that are sparsely dotted around the continent. Out Cities are populated, and traffic is awful. Autos, therefore is the Transmission of choice for new car buyers. Especially with the quality of the ZF in the Falcon. The Fairmont wouldn't have many Manual buyers, as it is seen as a "Luxury Car", not a "Sports Car", which the Force 6/8 won't be either.
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