buying new B6-stick or Tiptronic?

[Adam A. Luy]

Garrett (chip maker, not turbo) used to make a chip upgrade for the tiptronic that would make it shift in .2 seconds. I had a 99 Passat v6 with Tip, and my only beef was the lag time between shifts. 


-Adam

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From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of William Magliocco
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 8:07 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: buying new B6-stick or Tiptronic?

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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