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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Hello again. I'm pricing an 06 convertible and I'm debating whether to get the stick or the auto. I do mostly city driving, so getting a stick would be a chore. Also, I would not be able to use my cell phone. But the dealer does offer a BLUETOOTH system. Any experiences with this BLUETOOTH in a Mustang?

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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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It doesn't have to be Bluetooth, although they work fine, any hands-free system will do. You have to have a Bluetooth phone to work with a Bluetooth hands-free kit, though.

Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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I'd recommend an auto. The new auto is pretty good, it's the same one they put in the GTs. If you get a tuner later on you can make it shift as hard or soft as you want. My last car was a 5.0 manual, I'm glad I went with the auto. <--had to fix that, doh!
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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My cell phone is a Motorola that uses BLUETOOTH. My other car is a MDX that has BLUETOOTH has stock equipment. A great feature.

There are other ways of using a BLUETOOTH phone in a car?

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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Just get a bluetooth headset.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I'd recommend taking both a manual and an automatic out for a test drive. I was initially looking for an auto, but tried a car with the 5-spd stick, and fell in love with the manual.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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I have a manual and love it, but its all about what suits you. They are great cars eather way.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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given what you say; an automatic is in order.
Old Feb 6, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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when i was looking for mine i drove both, there wasnt enough of a difference in the stick and auto i thought so i got the auto, and for what u rsayin i think u should get the auto it will make your life easier
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