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The Elio Automatic Transmission

Okie51

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I am rethinking my transmission choice. I drove a Allis Chalmers tractor and a school bus in the 60's. I last drove a stick shift in 1978 when I got rid of my 1973 Vega. Do you think I will be able reacquire my old shifting skills? I want to drive my Elio home from Shreveport. I could use the money saved for some other options.
 

Chaz

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I did not drive a stick since 2003 and bought a car with one in Oct it took about 1 minute to get it back. I had nothing but standards for 15 years before my automatic, you will be fine. I do not even think about it anymore, just get in and drive.
 

Okie51

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I did not drive a stick since 2003 and bought a car with one in Oct it took about 1 minute to get it back. I had nothing but standards for 15 years before my automatic, you will be fine. I do not even think about it anymore, just get in and drive.
Thanks. Your response is giving me confidence.
 

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I did not drive a stick since 2003 and bought a car with one in Oct it took about 1 minute to get it back. I had nothing but standards for 15 years before my automatic, you will be fine. I do not even think about it anymore, just get in and drive.
It's when you "chug it" at a light your remember it's been a while.
 

Ray O

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I still think that Elio should use a CTV in all Elio's there more efficient. and it would be easier to assemble them all the same and less parts to deal with. I prefer a standard transmission but most people don't know how to drive with the third peddle.
 
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