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BMH_26

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« on: 08 November 2007, 23:02:50 »
Hello guys and girls.

Just registered, as this site looks very good, been reading as a guest for a short while.


My name is Brett i am 26 and live in the midlands, i have had lots of vauxhalls in the past and at the moment i am looking for a new shape 3.0l V6 omega saloon, do they do these cars in a manual gearbox ??

Any way hope to speak / meet you all soon.  :y
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Re: Hello All
« Reply #1 on: 08 November 2007, 23:05:40 »
HI BRETT, YES THEY DO COME AS A MAN BOX, BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK HARD :y.
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« Reply #2 on: 08 November 2007, 23:08:44 »
thanks for quick reply i 60% thought that to be the case but as i had seen so so mant autos for sale i was starting to doubt the man box exsisted...

Incidently whats the 3.0/ auto like to drive ??
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« Reply #3 on: 08 November 2007, 23:18:51 »
"Hello" and welcome  :)

Why spoil a brilliant machine with the added weight of archaic levers and clutches in order to change gear .. ? when a smooth, powerful and progressive system already exists  .. join the modern world   :)
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« Reply #4 on: 08 November 2007, 23:21:39 »
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"Hello" and welcome  :)

Why spoil a brilliant machine with the added weight of archaic levers and clutches in order to change gear .. ? when a smooth, powerful and progressive system already exists  .. join the modern world   :)


He he lol cool so are the autos reall that good ? power when you need it ? quick to change ?   :question
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« Reply #5 on: 08 November 2007, 23:26:11 »
Better than you ever thought... and if you want to rag a V6 auto ... select 2nd gear and sports mode ...  but strap in firmly and watch out for Mr Plod ( and don't look at instant fuel consumption  :( )  ... you'll hit illegal speeds far faster than you think !!

I tow a fairly heavy caravan and have surpised many an idiot when I kick down a couple of gears and accelerate UP a hill at 50 with the van on ... :)
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« Reply #6 on: 08 November 2007, 23:32:55 »
WOW does sound top notch MMMMM got me thinking hard now LOL,       although i have out grown my rag driving style ( well nearly LOL ) can the auto take stick like a manual ?? need any TLC ?? i have just read the post on the auto in another section it does sound very impressive.!!!!!

What does sport mode intale do you need it on all the time ??
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« Reply #7 on: 08 November 2007, 23:39:43 »
IMHO auto's take "stick" better than manuals ... no clutch to slip/burnout ... no chance of "missing" a gear and over revving to the point of damage ... you can choose how many gears you "have" ( select 2nd and the box only uses first and second) so you are more often in the power band ... you can keep both hands on the steering whilst ragging and let the box lok after itself.... etc etc etc.

The sports mode is truly impressive when ragging ... and when SWMBO is on board .. auto + cruise control just becomes pure leisure and pleasure.
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« Reply #8 on: 08 November 2007, 23:42:44 »
Top stuff mate thank you so much for your help and advice,   so i am now looking for a car i have £ 3500 - £4000 to spend !  is that a good price ??????

( it wont let me post in the wanted section ) take it i need more posts
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Re: Hello All
« Reply #9 on: 08 November 2007, 23:43:56 »
Hi Brett and welcome to the forum :y

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.
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« Reply #10 on: 08 November 2007, 23:47:38 »
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Hi Brett and welcome to the forum :y

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.

ok tar Pete is this Vauxhall only ?? how much ??

Thanks
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« Reply #11 on: 09 November 2007, 06:05:07 »
Welcome to the Forum Brett :y
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« Reply #12 on: 09 November 2007, 08:03:30 »
Hello & Welcome  :y
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« Reply #13 on: 09 November 2007, 08:13:48 »
Hello & welcome  :)
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« Reply #14 on: 09 November 2007, 08:33:22 »
Welcome to the forum :y
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