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January 18th, 2012 11:54 PM #31
The same reason he wants a diesel: fuel economy. And manuals are easier to maintain. His arthritis isn't THAT debilitating mind you, but my mother-in-law figures he'll have 3-4 years to enjoy his new ride before he bequeathes it to us, so if he wants to make the most out of it happily zipping around in a manual, so be it. Besides, he's used to shifting on his own, and we're talking about a guy who wants to keep himself busy after he retires in a couple of years, so I guess him still driving a stick shift is all the more apropos.
Originally Posted by GTiLast edited by Bogeyman; January 19th, 2012 at 12:01 AM.
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January 19th, 2012 08:53 AM #32
I would not be getting the Sta. Fe, the interior is just not very good for the price they are asking for the vehicle. It is very bland inside made with cheap materials. I would wait for the next gen Sta. Fe
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January 19th, 2012 12:36 PM #33Hehe~ Our old man had been driving a manual until he reached his 70s and had four successive back surgeries. That was when we convinced him to get a matic car.
By the looks of this the MS would seem to be the best choice for him both comfort-wise and maintenance-wise although I've been hearing reports that the clutch of the MS is a tad hard. It'll be best to let him test drive each one before he makes his choice.
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January 19th, 2012 07:25 PM #34
Old folks can drive Land Rovers with super stiff clutches. Even ernest hemmingway did. The mitsu clutch is lighter. The shifter is a bit trucky with long throws. Hehe
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January 24th, 2012 02:50 PM #35
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January 24th, 2012 09:31 PM #36
Yep, that's it! hehehe.
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Since you got this 2nd hand, its a good idea to change the drive belt (its cheap anyway). Also...
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