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[geoffr70]

No, the point I was making is that i think an automatic is better round town due to not having to change that gearstick thing and use that strange pedal on the left.

I find the automatic and manual return the same mpg on a long run.

[Darth Loo-knee]

hi guys can any1 help me with this i have an auto and thought about changing to a manual and hints for me please

thanks

This is one that can be debated for a lifetime. . .    it all comes down to personal perference really.
What are you wanting the car to do for you?
If you want to be part of the driving experience, (what is it my Dad says " full drivers pack") then a manual .
If you want an easy relaxing time driving, that is certainly no slouch then perhaps an auto is for you.
A manual will return better mpg though.

I have owned both. For me an auto is brilliant on a motorway, put your foot down and he/she picks up their feet enough too suprise many a road sharing driver. . .
I now have a manual which seriously puts a smile on my face each time I drive him. I actually forgot how much i enjoyed a manual.

Daz x 

[hoofing it]

Im just a lazy git and like my auto

[gsizoli]

It depends on you. I had both, auto is a lasiness compared with a manual, furthermore if you push on  the auto your fuel economy will be horrible.

[felix777]

but an omega is not called a luxobarge for nothing!...they are made to cruise,,if high speed town overtaking is your thing,,then you would have bought a golf gti....and on the 8,th, day,,he made an omega!!!!!

[skyblue]

Had both but give me an auto anyday of the wk ( thats coming from someone who hated the thought of driving an auto until he drove the brotherinlaws Auto)

[Kevin Wood]

An auto makes a good commuting car, IMHO. A bit more thirsty in urban driving, not a lot in it on a motorway run, but easier in traffic.

They are not good when "pressing on" on the twisty roads, IMHO, and it's here that I find myself hankering for a manual. If only the Omega's manual box was a bit better I might be tempted to convert mine. :-/

Kevin

[feeutfo]

Given the traffic across the country, and the roads on my commute, auto. But that's not to say any old auto will do, the omega auto is very good IMO.

Any sort of driving for fun though, manual. But not an omega manual...steam powered signal box anyone?  

[05omegav6]

Not spent much time in a plod one then chris? Want to drive gently? Just go 1st2nd5th. Want to drive quickly? 1st.2nd..3rd...5th, holding it in gear a bit. 8-) capable of 0-60 sprint in sub 7 seconds, manual box can't be that bad?(as long as you don't force the changes).

£30 unleaded in my 3.2 manual, used as a taxi, will see between 120 and 170 miles depending on how I drive it and the mix of journeys. As a comparison, my 1.8 vectra does between 140 and 210 miles on the same amount. :-/

Once had an auto Granada Cosworth which was a very capable car, always wished it had been manual though. :-/

[Malcolm_D]

As most have said it is down to personal preference but give me an auto elite every time Smooth and relaxed around town, effortless and luxurious on a run, and if you want a bit of poke sport mode and kick down will provide As for consumption figures - not ever, ever to be mentioned!

[tunnie]

your going to get so many different opinions, each saying their choice is best. I have access to both, I choose manual because i get bored driving autos...

[millwall]

Im just a lazy git and like my auto

 same here i do a lot of driving in london and having a auto is loads better when stuck in traffic

[Shackeng]

i have an auto and i love it to bits after driving mostly manuals since i passed my test but i have had more problems with auto boxes than manual. but i have been told the clutch wears quicker on a manual than an auto thats a tough call

That may be because the manual actually has a clutch.

[Martin_1962]

Autos are easier to drive after foot surgery

[Omegatoy]

yes!!!