kingofthesparks
Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near Northampton m1 Watford gap
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When did they stop offering manual as an option , seen a few d4 commercials with the 2.7 engine , did they do any manuals with the 3.0ltr
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 6th May 2013 9:25 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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I can only think its emissions.....the current test is heavily stacked against manual boxes,as the EU test decides at what point in the rev-range a manual should change ratio....and that may not be very economical in certain cars.
Autos can be software programmed on ratio-change points and therefor can be made to "artificially" produce lower emissions than a manual....
Last one I saw was my neighbour had a 2.7 '59 plate manual....can't answer exactly when they stopped them,I assume due to the change in emissions testing, but I'm sure somebody will be along in a minute  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 7th May 2013 6:08 am |
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IroningMan
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Somerset
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I wonder if it was worth the likely development costs for the small numbers sold.
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| 7th May 2013 8:46 am |
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