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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #15 on: 17 August 2006, 06:49:08 »
When I started the thread I was talking about Mr Average v Mr Average from a standing start, hence, I was talking very genarally. I'm sure both options have their merits in any given circumstance.
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #16 on: 17 August 2006, 07:12:26 »
I find that an auto gearbox is fine as long as you have a reasonably powerful engine, I find them frustrating with an under powered engine.
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #17 on: 17 August 2006, 07:24:06 »
I completely agree with royston1945. The anti-auto/I want to be in control brigade will never change their view - complete obsession with manual gearboxes. Some cars don't sell (as easy) second hand if the original owner specified a manual ie Jags.
I too use my left foot for braking.
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« Reply #18 on: 17 August 2006, 11:03:30 »
You're right about spec affecting values of executive cars,Andy B,a manual S class Merc or 7series BMW is virtually unsellable as a used vehicle.
The whole auto vs manual thing IMHO boils down to horses for courses.A track day car,a Sunday toy or a tiny hatchback should of course be manual ,but an everyday big engined car like the Omega shuld be automatic,it suits the character of the car.
 Of course ,if you actually relish changing gear ,why not go the whole hog and have manual window winders,non-powered steering,no syncromesh,cable brakes ,no heating and an opening windscreen for ventilation!
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #19 on: 17 August 2006, 11:06:17 »
Oh, and a seven speed gearbox ;D
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #20 on: 17 August 2006, 11:27:11 »
Well, I drive both auto and manual V6 Omegas and I would choose the manual every time......
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« Reply #21 on: 17 August 2006, 12:32:05 »
I can definitely see both points of view on this.
I was a manual gearbox devotee, I never wanted an auto, until I bought my first one. It was an Audi 100, and the only reason I bought it was because it was a bargain.
After that, I never wanted another manual.
The mini-bus that I drive is manual, I don't know what size the engine is, it's a Transit diesel. If I get the clutch and the revs right, I can beat most things away from the lights. Of course, they don't know that they are in a race.  [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #22 on: 17 August 2006, 15:43:24 »
i have an auto in my cabin cruiser (thats not a cute name for the omega) and thats the place for it. oh and i can left foot brake in a manual
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« Reply #23 on: 17 August 2006, 15:51:32 »
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i have an auto in my cabin cruiser (thats not a cute name for the omega) and thats the place for it. oh and i can left foot brake in a manual
How do you get your right foot onto the clutch?
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #24 on: 17 August 2006, 15:51:54 »
The auto in my 2.0 is generally ok (not the first auto i've owned) but when a quick increse in speed is required it is slow to get it's arse into the right gear or just bogs down when coming out of country corners. I know holding it back via the stick is an option but in preference give me a manual
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #25 on: 17 August 2006, 16:31:51 »
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i have an auto in my cabin cruiser (thats not a cute name for the omega) and thats the place for it. oh and i can left foot brake in a manual
How do you get your right foot onto the clutch?
generaly speaking when im left foot braking its on the twistys at red line flat out and im not changing gear just dont want to hit tree
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #26 on: 17 August 2006, 16:34:29 »
So you drive your car pretty hard just noticed yours is a manual, what sort of mileage do you get?
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #27 on: 17 August 2006, 16:41:01 »
Well......for what its worth.

I have always driven manual cars.

Swore i wouldnt drive an auto.

Actually swore i wouldnt drive a vauxhall  :o

I now drive an auto MV6.

I am converted, prefer the auto - lazy performance driving.

So i dont think the anti auto crew ( as i was one of them) will never change there minds  :)
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #28 on: 17 August 2006, 16:51:02 »
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Well......for what its worth.

I have always driven manual cars.

Swore i wouldnt drive an auto.

Actually swore i wouldnt drive a vauxhall  :o

I now drive an auto MV6.

I am converted, prefer the auto - lazy performance driving.

So i dont think the anti auto crew ( as i was one of them) will never change there minds  :)
I'm exactly the same - never wanted auto, always said never own another Vauxhall. I too now drive an auto MV6. Spooky.
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Re: Auto v Manual
« Reply #29 on: 17 August 2006, 16:57:14 »
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So you drive your car pretty hard just noticed yours is a manual, what sort of mileage do you get?

bad mid to low twentys when im havin fun hense my constant whingeing about havin to get something more economical
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