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Originally Posted by Clifford Pope
I agree the plain 4-speed seems lacking, but the M46 and M47 are pretty much the same regarding economy etc?
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Both of my O/D cars were 4-speeders, Clifford, as were - apart from my two 3-series cars - my other manual Volvos, hence the comparison. Of the two, I preferred the 'button on the gear-stick' of the 245 to the 'stalk on the column' of the 145, but that was just personal preference.
Having also had Austin Maxis back in the day, I take your point regarding 5-speeders (effectively overdrive) being more relaxed and economical to drive than straight 4-speeders generally are.
Regards, John.