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Old 14-10-2006, 04:39 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by mitch_lx
5 spd ZF auto? :S ummm.. the zf is 6spd.
ZF also makes 4 and 5-speed automatic boxes But I dunno if they're as special as the 6-speed models slapped on high-end Falcons & FPVs.


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Originally Posted by mitch_lx
As i understand the ST (XR4) comes exclusively with 5spd manual (like the polo gti)
Being a sports model 95% of people want manual.
Ah yes, my bad... the ST has 5-speed manual, not 6-speed manual. :hihi:


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Originally Posted by mitch_lx
Also, the ST name wasnt found to be too successfull in the australian market. Mostly because noone knew what it meant (sport technologies).
Everyone knows what an XR is, so if a new car is brought to australia with a blue oval on it, and its a sport model, slap an XR badge on it and people will immediately know its sport oriented.
It's dumbfounding how people can be so reluctant to a change. out:

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