by 6pack » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:02 am
The Track and RSpec editions are only manual as far as I know. I don't believe the 3.8 track offers an auto. But honestly, if you',re going to get the track edition, and want an auto to use it as a daily driver, you may want to think twice. I test drove both the 2.0T track and premium, and as far as handling goes, the 19" summer potenzas add a bit more grip in turning, but the tracktuned suspension makes it a uneasy car for a daily driver, and the big tires make it deafening in the cabin. And while the brembos add some stopping power and look cool, the car is rather light and has brakeforce distribution so that there',s not that most of a difference in braking power. The only thing the track has that I liked were the HID headlamps, but you may be able to get a good aftermarket set for under $200, and because the lamps are projectors, you',re not likely to get pulled over for driving with illegal headlamps, since the HIDs look "natural" on the car. If you want serious performance, the 3.8 track is the way to go, but you',ll sacrifice ride quality, cabin sound, and if you live in a place where the temperature drops below freezing the capability to drive in winter 19" snow tires don',t exist, but you could get 19" all seasons, or find an 18" rim that fits over the brembos .