[Drivesthebeast]

The Aisin 6spd auto is the concours de elegance...it's ALWAYS in the right gear or right RPM band, and even at 160km/hr, it will kick down and give you a hefty amount of acceleration. Once the 3.5L is put in them, you can go Altima hunting...as you'll have a lighter car with more gears...hehehe...

The 2.3L wasn't bad either, with the Focus ST engine and transmission. Though I would agree that an aftermarket intake and whatnot might liven it up. The V6 has NO room under the hood for anything aftermarket...at least, not the ones I've ever looked at...