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pvr

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2010, 11:13:43 PM »
Thanks for that explanation. Out of interest, do you know why only the "C" range has lost the availability of a full manual gearbox?

My concern is that my wife might not like the paddleshift ...
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fizzio

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2010, 05:30:06 PM »
Do not know why the C has the auto and paddle shift but i think i prefer it to the manual tin top A500 that i had.
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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2010, 06:14:52 PM »
Or go for a tin-top A500 esseesse with a manual gearchange - Simples!
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A500SSBOB

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2010, 06:50:36 PM »
Test drive the 500 SS manual then buy one and give her the Z4  ;D :thumb:
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pvr

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2010, 07:20:31 PM »
The M would be too much for her to handle with rear wheel drive and 343 hp  :whistle:

The X5 is great for trips etc, but a little big for the shorter country roads runs.
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A500SSBOB

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2010, 11:06:05 PM »
Best to leave her with the X5 then and get both for yourself haha!  ;D
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Dopio Espresso

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Re: Newbie from Sussex
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2010, 08:27:26 PM »
Hi and welcome,

No experience of a 500 but the AGP is great fun. The only thing I've driven that grips anything like it on a smooth road was my old Lotus. I bought the AGP used, and the previous owner went for leather and the full aircon - good choices I reckon. My route to work takes me over 10 miles of poorly surfaced lanes and I wouldn't want the suspension any harder so think carefully about that kind of thing. More power is always welcome though... Re the pedal I find the AGP's a bit wide apart. Smooth heel and toe is challenge but I'm getting there!

For the record I also have an Impreza.  Totally different experience and I can't see me parting with it anytime soon. Just goes over any kind of road surface with no bother at almost any rate of knots you want. You only know it's raining when you have to put the wipers on to see.

All the best, Trevor
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