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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Just curious if anyone has gotten grief for having an automatic. I have several times since I've had the car.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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No the dealer told me that since I have a ***** I did not qualify for the auto tranny. J/J with ya..
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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We try not to make fun of people with autos. But after you learn to drive that one, get one WITHOUT training wheels...

Also j/k... I'd have an auto if my Stang was my DD AND I lived in an area with a LOT of traffic.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NOLA26
No the dealer told me that since I have a ***** I did not qualify for the auto tranny. J/J with ya..
No slush boxes for me....
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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No the dealer told me that since I have a ***** I did not qualify for the auto tranny. J/J with ya..
LOL. I figured the jokes would start!
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Just having a little fun with you, but if I had found a Stang that had everything I wanted I would have gotted an auto. Although I wanted a 5 speed I would have setteled for an auto if I had to.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NOLA26
... Although I wanted a 5 speed I would have setteled for an auto if I had to.
Gotta love it...
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
We try not to make fun of people with autos. But after you learn to drive that one, get one WITHOUT training wheels...

Also j/k... I'd have an auto if my Stang was my DD AND I lived in an area with a LOT of traffic.
It seems like I'm always driving in a parking deck.

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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Good ole Louisiana spelling.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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no...only from myself.

my old 03 GT was an auto I bought for about $14k @ 41,000 miles

vs. a 04 GT stick for almost $18k with 60,000 miles


no brainer for me. Made sure to buy the stick this time.



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