what do you prefer 6speed or 5speed

[bora2slow]

im buying a new car and on the internet im noticing some mk4 gti's are 5 and or 6
am i wrong?
and which do you prefer???
thanks

[SYNYSTAGLI]

no
6
your welcome

[bora2slow]

no
different trannys
6
your welcome

haha thanks for clearing it up;)

[karl]

the vr6 got the 6 and most 1.8t/2.0 got the 5-----there are exceptions for the anniversary models

[My My GTI]

the vr6 got the 6 and most 1.8t/2.0 got the 5-----there are exceptions for the anniversary models12v VR6s came with the 5-speed (02J?) iirc. All 24v VR6s came with 6-speeds + 1.8T GTIs in the Anniversary models like he said (337s and 20th) + 1.8T GLIs (Jettas 2004.5)

[NoExpert]

There's just something magical about a 6 speed.

[bora2slow]

yea i think im gunna try to shoot for a 6speed

[madajb]

5 speed.
-ajb

[1vr6driver]

I have a 5-speed, but ive been told a bunch of times that the 6 has a much better built trans.

[cynicalgeek]

As a six speed owner, I think they jacked the gearing up. They should have kept the five speed ratios and added a sixth OD. The gears feel way too short, especially when you've got over 300HP... Other than that, the O2M has been a great tranny.

[gest24]

This has no bearing on VW trannys but, in the Subie world the STi's 6spd is the stoutest tranny in the company. So pretty much if you're looking for a high output Subie the 6MT is the way to go.

[tpotp]

6 speed:smokem:

[bora2slow]

o well i settled for a 5 speed today

[ReiGn52]

what car? any pics?

[addicted2thevr6]

^^x2

As a six speed owner, I think they jacked the gearing up. They should have kept the five speed ratios and added a sixth OD. The gears feel way too short, especially when you've got over 300HP... Other than that, the O2M has been a great tranny.
i dont have near 300hp, but the gears could be a little longer on the 6spd, but regardless i love having that 6th gear

[Streamline]

but regardless i love having that 6th gear

Definatly wish I could say the same; I'm held by fifth gear many times on open road wishing for just 1 more gear =/.

[madajb]

Definatly wish I could say the same; I'm held by fifth gear many times on open road wishing for just 1 more gear =/.

In GTI's at least, the stock 6th gear in the 6speed is the same gear as the stock 5th gear in the 5 speed, so you wouldn't notice any difference.

Now, if they made a 6th gear OD like Dan said, then I'd love a 6speed. But as it is setup now, it's just marketing.

-ajb

[cmanns05]

In GTI's at least, the stock 6th gear in the 6speed is the same gear as the stock 5th gear in the 5 speed, so you wouldn't notice any difference.

Now, if they made a 6th gear OD like Dan said, then I'd love a 6speed. But as it is setup now, it's just marketing.

-ajb
Really cus i always comment as im driving on the freeway going 80 or so and im at like 4k, wish I was alot lower than that cruising ... maybe 2k-2.5

[socaljetta01]

As a six speed owner, I think they jacked the gearing up. They should have kept the five speed ratios and added a sixth OD. The gears feel way too short, especially when you've got over 300HP... Other than that, the O2M has been a great tranny.

:tup:

HPA Motorsports thought the same thing, thats why they have the rebuilt trannythat has the same geering as the 5sp and added a sixth that streches out to 200+ (you know for fuel econ:tup2:

[bora2slow]

what car? any pics?

2005 gti 1.8t
5speed


http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/4/29/199/475/411036695.199475323.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x161.jpg

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/4/29/199/475/411036694.199475323.IM1.02.240x180_A.240x160.jpg

picks from auto trader before i bought it

any mods i shud consider first that arent gunna hurt my walet

[cynicalgeek]

:tup:

HPA Motorsports thought the same thing, thats why they have the rebuilt trannythat has the same geering as the 5sp and added a sixth that streches out to 200+ (you know for fuel econ:tup2:

Very nice, except for the price! $2K to change it, just for the parts, is pretty nuts.

[ReiGn52]

2005 gti 1.8t
5speed


http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/4/29/199/475/411036695.199475323.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x161.jpg

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/4/29/199/475/411036694.199475323.IM1.02.240x180_A.240x160.jpg

picks from auto trader before i bought it

any mods i shud consider first that arent gunna hurt my walet

A car wash and maybe save up for your chip and suspension! sick car though!!!

[addicted2thevr6]

A car wash and maybe save up for your chip and suspension! sick car though!!!

agreed

[madness86gti]

I had a VR6 6speed... I loved it. But I use to get a 3rd gear grind we I was smashing on gears. I think that was it, I smashed the gears..lol..
But for real tho, speed are sweet. More torquie and keeps u awake...lol