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HLSD...hold out or buy without?

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Old 10-06-2004, 03:48 PM
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HLSD...hold out or buy without?

Considering the purchase of a 2k2 or 2k3 6-speed. Should I hold out for a HLSD-equipped model? I want to hear input from someone who has driven both hard and can tell me the difference in feel/grip. Also, how expensive is it to retrofit this to a non-equipped car? Thanks!!
 
Old 10-06-2004, 03:52 PM
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get the HLSD car...the non ones suck. BUT, you can buy the HLSD from the dealer and drop it into your tranny thats non HLSD...
 
Old 10-06-2004, 03:53 PM
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for how much?
 
Old 10-06-2004, 07:13 PM
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anyone have opinions or an idea of cost?
 
Old 10-06-2004, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dentalstud
anyone have opinions or an idea of cost?
My 2K2 was equipped with HLSD as an option. The window sticker said $399. I don't know what the dealer would charge for a retrofit, though.
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Old 10-06-2004, 08:06 PM
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a non HLSD 6 speed does not suck.

You can buy one from dave b, i just purchased one my self... it's going in some time soon. I wouldn't let the HLSD be the determining factor in your car purchase, it's minimal compare to the over all rarity of a 6 speed 5.5 gen.
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