Just bought a 97 5 speed, get it Friday but question...
#1
Just bought a 97 5 speed, get it Friday but question...
Hey guys, been a while since I've been on here, but since I totalled my 95 GLE and just purchased a 97 5 Speed, I figured I'd get back on the site. Just a simple question though (since I can't seach for previous threads right now), how much better is a 5 Speed SE than the auto GLE? I remember in the past hearing about people are much happier with their 5 speeds, but are they really that much faster or what? Just give me a little insight here!
#2
How fast the manual accelerates depends on the driver.
I like my 5 speed better, not becuase I accelerate faster, rather because I like the control, especially when you want to pass someone. Also, 5 speeds in snow are much better than automatics IMO.
I like my 5 speed better, not becuase I accelerate faster, rather because I like the control, especially when you want to pass someone. Also, 5 speeds in snow are much better than automatics IMO.
#4
They’re faster, more fun to drive when not in traffic, and in most cases better on gas. Unless they completely get rid of the whole idea of a manual transmission, I will always own manual equipped car.
#5
Originally Posted by Batxel
They’re faster, more fun to drive when not in traffic, and in most cases better on gas. Unless they completely get rid of the whole idea of a manual transmission, I will always own manual equipped car.
on the SE's handling characteristics -- the difference may not be as subtle since you haven't driven your GLE in a while, but body roll is reduced significantly.
#6
To me the 5 speed gives you better control and also with acceleration especially when passing other cars, going up inclines and other things. To me the 5 speed gets off the line quicker than an auto.
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