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> From: Geoffrey Hausheer <ghaushe@ichips.intel.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Auto vs 5-spd; I'm sorry!!!!
> Date: Thursday, October 09, 1997 8:28 PM
>
> Look, it seems completely rediculous to me to start a flame war about the
> benefits of Auto vs standard.
Geoffrey - This has been no more of a "flame war" than discussions on which
headers, plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, computer, tires, etc., are
"better." The folks discussing the subject have been civil and have
brought up some good points. For example, there is no doubt that auto
tranny gives more consistency in bracket racing, and is much more
convenient in city driving. However, I felt that I should correct some
misconceptions, while addressing some of the (not commonly thought of)
advantages to stick, other than that it's simply cheaper.
> I happen to love driving standard, so for me it is purely a fun thing.
If you love > your auto, that is great too. I was just wondering why
chrysler wasn't > announcing a standard version of the R/T?
Probably because their marketing folks told them that they wouldn't sell in
sufficient numbers.
> I did NOT mean to start this huge thread on how horrible someone is for
> believing that one is better than the other.
No one has said or implied that anyone else is "horrible" for believing
that one is better than the other. In fact, neither is "better" than the
other for all uses. It all boils down to personal opinion.
> The facts are that there is no chance that someone who drives auto is
going > to convince someone who drives stick that auto is better, or vise
versa. So > what's the point?
Just to have some fun! Haven't you ever "bench raced?"
> Just my $.02
> If you hate me, or have a serious problem with my view or this letter,
you can
> write me all the nasty e-mail you like, but let's not drag it out on this
> list. I'm sure there are better things to talk about.
Like . . . (P.S. - I'm sure that no one hates you or has a serious problem
with your view . . . or letter.)
> Thanks,
> Geoffrey Hausheer
> Intel Corp.
> Hillsboro, OR
>
Dick (& Geri) Campagna, Mt Laurel, NJ campagna@nothinbut.net
(Per favore, non mi rompere i coglioni. Grazie!)
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