Tiptronic?
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Not really, you couldn't do any better than what the auto does. Its only real use is for those who like having more control over the downshifting for cornering for instance. Other than that, once the novelty wears out you will hardly use it.
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Originally Posted by JeT
Not really, you couldn't do any better than what the auto does. Its only real use is for those who like having more control over the downshifting for cornering for instance. Other than that, once the novelty wears out you will hardly use it.
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Tiptronic is one reason MB is appealing to me less and less. When my dad and I were shopping for the c230k we specifically wanted a 6speed. And at this one dealership the guy kept going on and on about how it's the same and annoying (typical dealer whose trying to sell you the car). Anyways, no matter how good the mercedes automatics are (even the AMG's), there are still no where near the control and feel that you get from a true manual car...
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Originally Posted by chkdg8
I only use it for switching lanes. It helps somewhat but then again I'm so used to driving manual. Left foot still looking for that clutch!
hahaha imagine your so used ta manual, and u wake up 5 in the morning, drove your car and stepped on the e-brake and thought it was the clutch, that be so f*cked up
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hahaha imagine your so used ta manual, and u wake up 5 in the morning, drove your car and stepped on the e-brake and thought it was the clutch, that be so f*cked up
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Originally Posted by advans
hahaha imagine your so used ta manual, and u wake up 5 in the morning, drove your car and stepped on the e-brake and thought it was the clutch, that be so f*cked up
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Originally Posted by Jkw
The only thing tiptronic is good for is to Downshift to pass,
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