Originally Posted by dontlovedodge
New to this forum. Forgive the screen name (horrible experience with a Grand Caravan). Looking to buy first XF. Have to consider a trade-in. Have zeroed in on a 6spd limited and an SRT6. Same year, color, and mileage. SRT6 is asking 6 grand more than 6spd. Have not driven an SRT6, but am disappointed that they only came in auto. So much so that my first thought was, "Wonder if it would be better to FI a 6spd or to swap manual into SRT6?" I'm a Bugeye guy and still have two (Austin Healey Sprite). Looking for something a little more modern... Thx.
The SRT-6 auto-stick will more then satisfy your need to change gears. Most good condition SRT-6's with 25-35k miles can be had for 15-18K, Roadsters go a little higher. If you haven't pressed an SRT-6 throttle into the carpet and enjoy the feeling of real acceleration, don’t buy anything until you have.