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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Hi - Shopping & Researhing Automatics

Gaining good info here. Thanks!

Would love a manual, but need to get an automatic. What's up with the paddle shifters? How does that work?

Looking at both the Base model and the S. 2007-2008-ish $10K-13K budget.

Trying to figure out the lingo, etc. Generations, best years. Is there a FAQ for this stuff - common overall questions? Which years/models have the worst major problems? Currently doing site searches here - and beyond.

Looking at something like these two:
http://www.magminiofdublin.com/Vehic...-OH/2126095833

http://www.gomontrose.com/used-Akron...MF33597TT57322

Cheers, Tom.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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Stay away from 1st generation 2002 - 2006 the automatic trans. are no good.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gestero
Stay away from 1st generation 2002 - 2006 the automatic trans. are no good.
^^ yes ! Don't do it!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Thanks for the heads up! So, I should be okay with a 2007 Automatic?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 04:34 AM
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From what I've read on here if you decide to go with a '07 stay away from the "S" but my base model '07 6-speed has been a nice ride for me so far. Good luck!
 
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