buying new B6-stick or Tiptronic?

[David Kase]

Are you a man or a woman?   ;-)

William Magliocco wrote:

>OK, it's going to be a Passat.  In my opinion, close
>enough to a A4 and other Audi products to be on the
>list.  Besides, it is a generic question about VAG
>transmission choices in a new car.
>
>As some may note from last week's post, I am able to
>buy a new VW product through a special employee deal
>via my employer.  I can't broadcast the details, but
>it is good enough for me to make my first new car
>purchase in 22 years.
>
>I have narrowed other parameters down well enough to
>have it boil down to this last question:  Stick or
>Tiptronic?
>
>My first Audi was a '86 5kTurbo FWD sedan.  The
>absolute worst part of that car was the VW made a/t.
>On the other hand, I currently have a '93 100 with a
>ZF made, electronically controlled a/t.  I've had no
>beefs with it, and have fed it a steady diet of Dexron
>II ATF I get special from the local Shell/Quaker State
>Lubes warehouse. 
>
>But the Tiptronic is something altogether new to me. 
>I understand it is made by Isien, a Japanese company
>(spelling might be off on the name).  
>
>Any opins on what I should do?
>
>I'm well aware of the "fun to drive" factor a stick
>gives you, but an a/t might be more realistic choice,
>as long as they are reliable.  I also want to have the
>car equipped in a way that would allow for a quick
>sale if I lost my job tomorrow.  A stick would not
>have as many takers...
>
>I'm really looking for reliabliity information more
>than anything else.
>
>Thanks,
>Bill in ATL.
>
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