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Old 01-21-2009, 06:26 PM   #31 (permalink)
 
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have 15K one the '08 and 2K on the '09 maybe I need to change the air filter on the '08 but the throttle response is different between the 2. Mileage is now within 2mpg of each other. Handling wise the '08 feels a little more nimble but then a pure does weigh less than a cabrio so no real surprise there

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hi everyone. As far as gear ratios - explain this to me batman.
On the 08, at 6500 RPM in first gear, the car has literally only travelled about 25 feet and it's going about 13 mph. On the 09, it's 25 mph and more like 45 feet. That is more than just transmission ECU reprogramming. Gearhead response please?
Also definitely peppier and smoother ride. Maybe my 08 is just a turd?
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