I have started research for my next purchase (current list: Liberty GT, Liberty 3.0RB, BA II XR6T man, Mazda 6 MPS) and wondered what people think about the BA II 6 speed after having the 5 speed.

Have been pretty happy with my T (haven't had any where near the probs some have had) and while I like variety, there arent too many options out there with the performance and family space I require. The Lux pac looks good too. Thought I wouldnt miss climate control but guess I'm getting lazy.

Mine is a 9/03 on a 3 yr nov lease but will trade before that (as soon as I can get resale reasonably above payout figure) hopefully later this yr.

I dont think the 5 speed is that bad actually - damn site better than the EL XR6 I had once (selecting 1st gear when hot was near impossible). So is the 6 speed a better shift, faster/slower, better on fuel etc???

Get the auto. Its quicker, easier to use and no turbo lag. If your thinking MKII then the auto is the way to go. Same price too.

Sorry Senator but I like to drive my car. I did buy an auto once - bit like catching the bus really!

70% of XR6Ts are autos

No problems with my box , was thinking about geting an auto but sooooooo happy I went with the 6 speed ,you never want to stop driving

70% of XR6Ts are autos 

70% of all XR6T;s are owned by pussies

Lumpy

PS:For those who take offence, please read my 'Off Topic Post'...b**ches... :lol:

70% of XR6Ts are autos 

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70% of all XR6T;s are owned by pussies

Lumpy

PS:For those who take offence, please read my 'Off Topic Post'...b**ches... :lol:

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Polling Booth's have closed have they?

go the gt liberty for sure heap better car, better resale, nicer to drive

Go the 6 speed T, I got it and I love the box, it drives fantastic and the new gearing and diff ratios I believe make it a couple of tenths quicker than the previous manual, can't speak from experience though as I didn't own a Mk1 T.

Join me and the other 6 speed happy customers

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I have started research for my next purchase  (current list: Liberty GT, Liberty 3.0RB, BA II XR6T man, Mazda 6 MPS) and wondered what people think about the BA II 6 speed after having the 5 speed.

I was in the same boat as you, my 12 month lease on my 2004 T was about to end and 'cause I like variety, I was also considering the GT or 3.0RB. The build quality, smoothness and safety features of the Subaru's really impressed me although the power is far short of the T. I choose another T in the end as the massive fleet discount on the Ford (vs the stuff all discount on the Subaru's) meant it would of cost me $5000 gross extra per year to get into the Subies.