Engine / Transmission feel

[rover3l]

Being new to the Q45a I am not sure how the engine / transmission should feel / sound. Mine seems sluggish when accelerating from rest, but I think I read it starts in second gear. It certainly seems to fly when the revs get up to 3000. I am used to American engines such as the 3800cc Pontiac Bonneville which seems to be quick to start off and then runs out of breath at higher speeds.

David

[Q451990]

Your 94 starts in 1st gear, unless you have a problem with the transmission (not likely). Only the 90-92 had second gear start from the factory. The car shouldn't feel exactly sluggish from 0-30 in normal driving, but some 6cyl FWD feel faster. The Q really shines between 40-100! Great for interstate on ramps

Heath

[Rex]

David - This is another sign that your fuel pump may be going. If it feels sluggish until you get to 4000rpm's, but comes alive after you get the tach moving. With a good (strong) pump and clean filter it gets fun once you get aboe 2000 .

[Q451990]

Good point...