Originally Posted by Sunny9850
This raises the question on whether the tranny is somewhat adaptive like in most new VW's and Audis where the ECU actually "learns" your driving style
According to the literature I recal reading while researching this car, yes, the auto "learns" as you drive. Just like the "Touch Shift" auto on the SLK320 (since it's that same tranny, no resemblance to a Chrysler "Auto-Stick").
And it sounds to me like you drive like I drive. Sometimes conservative, sometimes WOT.

What I have noticed is that when I "roll off the line", my car being stationary in order to be off the "line", it starts in 1st gear. Isn't that WEIRD!?!