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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #45 on: 30 October 2009, 22:52:51 »
i much prefer a auto to a manual anyday its easier on my left knee lol need a op to remove cartlidge as its giving me sh1t, cant wait to pick mine up sunday and drive it, beat the 07 focus hands down, oh and got to pick the misses 06 plate scenic up tomorow hope the clutch is lighter on that than the focus
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« Reply #46 on: 30 October 2009, 22:57:28 »
This thread is turning into a 'which is best? auto or manual?' Neither is better than the other. One or the other suits one person more than the other type.  ;) ;)  ;)
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« Reply #47 on: 30 October 2009, 23:00:09 »
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This thread is turning into a 'which is best? auto or manual?' Neither is better than the other. One or the other suits one person more than the other type.  ;) ;)  ;)

If i lived in London - Auto all the way, Country side manual all the way.  :)
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« Reply #48 on: 30 October 2009, 23:03:49 »
it would not have bothered me if mine had been auto or manual still would have had it, i do live in the london area, but folks live lincolnshire and leicestershire area`s so plenty of country roads............. hmmmmmm semi auto with paddle shift could be a option lol
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« Reply #49 on: 30 October 2009, 23:19:55 »
At least I can experience both auto and manual. Manual a tractor though.

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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #50 on: 30 October 2009, 23:48:21 »
damn good thread,i had an auto 2.5 2 years ago fahookin loved it and changed it for a disco then a volkswagon sharan and i always missed the omega so now ive bought a 2.2 auto estate with knacked box but the car is so nice it was worth it and ive bought a box off stealbay thats done 38000 miles £200 delivered i cant wait to fit it im sick of drivin round in 3rd,im told its split a drum.no up and down on clutch,no selecting gears,no(yes weve all done it stalling)no curseing in tea time traffic just sat in d with a nice sound of pink floyd in yer ears,to me life is so quick and the weeks flash by but when im in my omega it all slows down and becomes a calm happy place.on that score im gonna say im not a boring barsteward im just saying an omega auto is a nice place to be in,does anyone understand that or am i a saddo
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #51 on: 31 October 2009, 00:14:08 »
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This thread is turning into a 'which is best? auto or manual?' Neither is better than the other. One or the other suits one person more than the other type.  ;) ;)  ;)


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« Reply #52 on: 31 October 2009, 00:50:35 »
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Was handy in stop start traffic, but thats the only time! Took mother tunnies 3.0 auto to work today, if both were mine, i'd take the manual 2.2 every day.  :)


Hmm.  I think the extra 70 bhp would win every time for me. Sod the gearbox. ;)

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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #53 on: 31 October 2009, 13:44:11 »
I find the automatic more relaxing to drive.  I seem to drive the manual like a racing car sometimes! ;D
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« Reply #54 on: 31 October 2009, 14:02:42 »
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it would not have bothered me if mine had been auto or manual still would have had it, i do live in the london area, but folks live lincolnshire and leicestershire area`s so plenty of country roads............. hmmmmmm semi auto with paddle shift could be a option lol
Got my Saab from near you, would've came for a cuppa if I had known  ;D
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« Reply #55 on: 02 November 2009, 09:37:54 »
i agree with all of the above except

Autos are for old men and lazy people   :y

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« Reply #56 on: 02 November 2009, 21:30:13 »
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i agree with all of the above except

Autos are for old men and lazy people   :y

Doug

Is it that or are autos for rich men who can afford a bit more fuel money for a bit more relaxing drive......

lol

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« Reply #57 on: 02 November 2009, 22:53:30 »
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i agree with all of the above except

Autos are for old men and lazy people   :y

Doug

Is it that or are autos for rich men who can afford a bit more fuel money for a bit more relaxing drive......

lol

 :y

 ;D ;D ;D

Only way I would have a manual Mig would be if it was cheap, or a diesel (even then I would rather have a chipped diesel auto over manual - just means I would have to stick an ar35 in)

Only down side to the auto I can think of is that it is slightly slower off the line, but that’s down to 1st gear been so long (0-55mph).

Most impressive thing though has to be how well it pulls (I put this down to the torque converter multiplying the torque from the 3L V6) Try it yourself if you have an auto. When you set off, aim to hold the revs at 3000rpm as long as you can. The speed just goes up and up! Infact that amazes me more than foot flat to the floor I think!  ::)
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #58 on: 02 November 2009, 23:22:47 »
I will never be able to go back to a manual gearbox.The auto is just too easy and so comfortable.I hate doing 3 point turns..its such a hassle changing into reverse.
it took me a few days before my clutch foot stopped accidentally stamping on the brake,(pretty good emergency stop !)
I love my automatic, and i love the sports button.
And i still get 29 mpg.
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« Reply #59 on: 03 November 2009, 03:48:36 »
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i agree with all of the above except

Autos are for old men and lazy people   :y

Doug

Is it that or are autos for rich men who can afford a bit more fuel money for a bit more relaxing drive......

lol

 :y

surely rich men/women would have the butler changing gear, '3rd gear mi-lady?'  ;D

mines the first auto I've had and love it, especially in london traffic, just love the power on tap and the acceleration from traffic lights. I've even out accelerated a police 5-series bmw (with blues and two's) on the motorway  :D

I drive my flat mates astra (also a green T-reg lol) every so often and thats a manual and keep forgetting to change gears, or go to put it in reverse and hear a crunching sound and am thinking "what on earth is that?" then realizing it helps if you press the clutch pedal  :o
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