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[cem_devecioglu]

even in a rush hour traffic deffo manual !!!

auto auto auto auto

 

[cem_devecioglu]

I'd have to say manual. Yes you have the "button" & you can manually shift the box but it still does'nt give the same degree of control. Autos have thier place, traffic, cabbing etc & a good strong kickdown is a riot, no arguement there.
     Ideally i'd like the manual MV6 for being an arse in & a 3.2 facelift elite est for wafting around in (perhaps that'll be two cars i buy from Broocie!!!)
      Ultimately manual. I prefer to drive the car not have it drive me.

cant say better..

[Kevin Wood]

In fact...... Having commuted in the Westfield for the last couple of days after a long weather-and-maintenance enforced break, I am tempted to say that driving an auto most of the time makes getting back into a manual even more satisfying.. Kind of a special treat where previously it was a chore.

.. and by 'eck does it shift when the air's cold like this.

Kevin

[jerry]

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first?

[Del Boy]

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first?

But never to 60 first 

[jerry]

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first?

But never to 60 first 

well, that is sadly true. The prelude did 0-60 in 6.5 secs so the mig feels a bit sluggish in comparison. On the other hand when Im doing 40 and some git in a Scooby's trying to get right up my backside I have  pressed the magic button, floored it and left him behind with his turbo lag

[Vamps]

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first?

But never to 60 first 

Depends what you are driving, anyone want to put a Mig up against a Galant auto, given that it is faster than an MX5......and we all know what an MX5 will do to a Mig...

[smoothomega]

Big car, an auto, small a manual 

[Vamps]

Big car, an auto, small a manual 

I would agree with that.......

[feeutfo]

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either. :-)

[Vamps]

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either. :-)

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You were not at the York Meet then......

[feeutfo]

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either. :-)

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You were not at the York Meet then......

Did you see me there?..... You seem unsure. Where you there?

I must be on the bus again. As said "NOT MUCH"

Mini cooper S's do by the way. Well, only one, driven by an attractive blonde girl.

[jereboam]

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

I've driven autos on and off for nearly 40 years, and I would agree with that.  As I said before, you can just leave it alone to get on with the job. 

I haven't driven any very expensive or fancy cars, so I can't really compare, but does anyone on here know of any better auto boxes? 

[pembroke]

When I was 22 I drove a Cheverolet Camero with a 2.8 litre V6 and a manual gearbox. I lived in Oregon at the time and quite a few of my friends had Trans Ams, Cameros and Mustangs. Mine was always quicker that the V6 autos but no match for the V8's [smiley=evil.gif]

[Pitchfork]

Cannot see the point in wasting energy moving a gear stick about