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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #30 on: 12 December 2010, 00:03:10 »
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Once had an auto Granada Cosworth which was a very capable car, always wished it had been manual though. :-/

wasn't that the one they couldn't get a manual box to take the punishment? or was that only the Scorpio Cosworth?

My last manwell was my first Omega, 2.0cd. Loved the car but always felt underpowered (much like the 1.8 mondeo- 2.0 was much better). Went to a 3.0 elite PFL auto and that was it- on my 2nd one now  :)

Had 3 Mondeos, 1 manwell then 2 autos- much prefered the auto, only went for the manwell Omega as needed a car quick & it was very cheap for the condition.

If I ever get the Ferrari or Aston Martin I want (328GTS or DB7GT), then I'll go back as they are meant for "real driving", but as I live too close to London's orbital car park, auto is perfect.

Haven't reset the MPG for about 5 months, tells me 26mpg, which is reasonable for the size engine & weight IMO
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #31 on: 12 December 2010, 03:10:47 »
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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. :-/
Quality of the shift, length of the throw, travel on the pedal all be it not the boxes fault. Performance mentioned is down to the engine and gearing, which would improve further still if the box was more precise. It just feels like stiring a half empty bag of spanners with a wooden spoon. To me anyway.
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #32 on: 13 December 2010, 19:18:59 »
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wasn't that the one they couldn't get a manual box to take the punishment? or was that only the Scorpio Cosworth?

Type 9 'box goes straight in, and with a bit of jiggery pokery with the exhausts, there is room for the transfer box and four wheel drive. 8-) how to make a great car better... never had time/money to get this done. where was that lottery ticket? I'm sure there was 5 numbers on it :-/
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #33 on: 13 December 2010, 19:36:00 »
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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. :-/

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I know what you mean Kevin. One of the things I miss driving an auto is the engine braking of a manual. One way to achieve a bit more "driver involvment is to turn the T.C off, press the "S" button, select second gear which will still take you to 80 MPH this will give you a modicom of engine braking for the corners :y A word of warning though don't have the current fuel consumption displayed on the MID :o
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #34 on: 13 December 2010, 20:16:03 »
Automatics rule
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #35 on: 15 December 2010, 12:48:10 »
Personal preference is for Manual...

That said, I haven't driven a car with a good automatic gearbox or that many Automatics...

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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #36 on: 15 December 2010, 13:09:39 »
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wasn't that the one they couldn't get a manual box to take the punishment? or was that only the Scorpio Cosworth?

Type 9 'box goes straight in, and with a bit of jiggery pokery with the exhausts, there is room for the transfer box and four wheel drive. 8-) how to make a great car better... never had time/money to get this done. where was that lottery ticket? I'm sure there was 5 numbers on it :-/

I stole it. This is why I'm driving a 9 year-old Vauxhall....... :o
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #37 on: 15 December 2010, 21:06:49 »
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I stole it. This is why I'm driving a 9 year-old Vauxhall.......

 ;D ;D ;D That's where it went...
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Re: is a manual better than auto
« Reply #38 on: 15 December 2010, 21:31:43 »
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Personal preference is for Manual...

That said, I haven't driven a car with a good automatic gearbox or that many Automatics...


I have a '83 Bentley Turbo with an old-fashioned Hydramatic Turbo 400 - a set-up so good that I sometimes can't tell when it's changed gear, even if I try. It's perhaps the only car I wouldn't change to manual.

auto great if you live in central London.

and great for towing

but no use for "driving"
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