Nickshu Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hello, New to this board, but not to automotive BBS's....been into Saabs for a long time, but always liked Subarus and may get one as my next car. Im thinking about a H6-3.0 (Outback). Is there any hope of this car being offered in the USA as a 5-speed, or better yet a 6-speed? Neither my wife nor I like automatics. Does Japan have it in a manual trans? Thanks!!! :bday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Glad to see another saabthusiast on the board.. my past 10 or so cars before I got my first soob were 900t's and a couple of 9000t's In answer to your question, if you want something on a new soob and it doesn't come that way here, chances are the rest of the world gets it(IE D/R trannies in bajas and outbacks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applegump Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Europe doesn't get it either:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo4Legacy Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Yes that's right. It looks like the new 3.0 won't get a manual. The chances are at least ... low. By the way, the new sport shift automatic is said to be really improved. My brother drove a 2.0 with this new type and he was happy with it. Especially the manual mode seems to be good - you can shift similar to a "normal" manual gearbox. There is no "lag" when the lever is pushed. And it also will not shift by itself - although if you are at the redline! My brother told me it's like normal shifting - only without a clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Ursalia Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Originally posted by Nickshu I'm thinking about a H6-3.0 (Outback). Is there any hope of this car being offered in the USA as a 5-speed, or better yet a 6-speed? Neither my wife nor I like automatics. Does Japan have it in a manual trans? The Outback is made at the SIA plant in Indiana . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocrest Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Nick, Love the avatar, I used to have the same one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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