buying new B6-stick or Tiptronic?

[Ed Kellock]

If the deal's that good, load it up with options including Tip.  I have 5
Audis with sticks and look forward to a 4.2 v8 automatic in the future.  I
don't totally agree that automatics make you give up all control.  Every one
has it's own shift characteristics and one can learn to drive it
"manually-minded" which does not mean manually shifting it.  The V8's auto
is a great example.  As you learn it's logic, you can use your foot to
"control" when it shifts based on your driving conditions.  With the SEM
switch on that and Tip on your new Passat, if you ever get really
control-freaky, you can really push it around.  ;-)

On 2/8/06, William Magliocco <magliocc at rocketmail.com> 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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