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[JamesV6CDX]

... as to whether or not to convert my Retail 3.2 MV6 Auto, into a manual 

Apart from the odd, slightly rough gearchange, I have no 'faults' as such... I am just getting increasingly fed up with the autobox, when I want to make progress / give it some beans. I really miss the control of a manual.

I had a manual 3.0 once, and it was a whole lot of fun. I can only imagine a manual box on my 3.2, would make me smile.

It would also turn it into quite a rare beast - almost immaculate 3.2 retail MV6 Manual, with the recaro type leather etc...

What would you do?

[Andy B]

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What would you do?

What do you think I'd say ............. 

2 pedals good
3 pedals bad 

[Entwood]

... as to whether or not to convert my Retail 3.2 MV6 Auto, into a manual 

Apart from the odd, slightly rough gearchange, I have no 'faults' as such... I am just getting increasingly fed up with the autobox, when I want to make progress / give it some beans. I really miss the control of a manual.

I had a manual 3.0 once, and it was a whole lot of fun. I can only imagine a manual box on my 3.2, would make me smile.

It would also turn it into quite a rare beast - almost immaculate 3.2 retail MV6 Manual, with the recaro type leather etc...

What would you do?

1. Select sports mode
2. select 2nd gear on auto selector
3. turn OFF CID display so fuel consumption cannot be observed
4. floor it
5. try and stop smiling.

Those who say that an auto won't "make progress" don't know how to drive one properly.

[cem_devecioglu]

... as to whether or not to convert my Retail 3.2 MV6 Auto, into a manual 

Apart from the odd, slightly rough gearchange, I have no 'faults' as such... I am just getting increasingly fed up with the autobox, when I want to make progress / give it some beans. I really miss the control of a manual.

I had a manual 3.0 once, and it was a whole lot of fun. I can only imagine a manual box on my 3.2, would make me smile.

It would also turn it into quite a rare beast - almost immaculate 3.2 retail MV6 Manual, with the recaro type leather etc...

What would you do?

dont waste your time with auto, and dont hesitate.. convert to manual..
 
everytime I sit in the chair of miggy , my face start to smile 
 
ps: yesterday night tried an E46 325 auto for drag (just to test only).. it sucks

[Andy B]

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Those who say that an auto won't "make progress" don't know how to drive one properly.

and as in your post .......... that's the bottom line! 

[Webby the Bear]

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Those who say that an auto won't "make progress" don't know how to drive one properly.

and as in your post .......... that's the bottom line! 

Exactly! Like a manual would make that much difference in a 2 ton Omega.... you aint going to turn it in to a Ferrari 

[Jimbob]

Elite Pete has a car with everything you need currently....

[Kevin Wood]

I have to say, it depends what you're using the car for.

I hate the auto gearbox on the occasions when I want to have a play on the twisties but the reality is we have 2 manual cars in the household that do that job rather well, and the Omega is great, in auto form, for commuting, long journeys, etc. I'd still be tempted to chuck a manual in at the first hint of trouble with the auto gearbox.

If it were my only car, it'd be manual by now.

But... we're all different. As an old bloke in a brown shawl once said on film "You must do what you feel is right, of course.".

[Kevin Wood]

.. and then there's the other issue. The Omega's manual box isn't the best IMHO. The setup would need a bit of work to get it how I'd like it.

[Johnny English]

... as to whether or not to convert my Retail 3.2 MV6 Auto, into a manual 

Apart from the odd, slightly rough gearchange, I have no 'faults' as such... I am just getting increasingly fed up with the autobox, when I want to make progress / give it some beans. I really miss the control of a manual.

I had a manual 3.0 once, and it was a whole lot of fun. I can only imagine a manual box on my 3.2, would make me smile.

It would also turn it into quite a rare beast - almost immaculate 3.2 retail MV6 Manual, with the recaro type leather etc...

What would you do?

dont waste your time with auto, and dont hesitate.. convert to manual..
 
everytime I sit in the chair of miggy , my face start to smile 
 
ps: yesterday night tried an E46 325 auto for drag (just to test only).. it sucks

Do you know exactly what you want? U should choose between a more comfort  and a much better drive feeling . My point is as Cem's, don't hesitate - change! 

[Webby the Bear]

.. and then there's the other issue. The Omega's manual box isn't the best IMHO. The setup would need a bit of work to get it how I'd like it.

Hi ya Kevin,

In your opinion how much difference could you get in the twisties from a manual? I mean the 0-60 dash isn't that much different so just wondering if there would be a dramatic effect on country lanes?

[Auto Addict]

What's a manual?

[aaronjb]

Do it. Don't even think about it. Ignore all these left-leg amputees.

[edit] I know one of you is going to assert they left-foot brake everywhere and thus use two feet.. I just can't remember which one of you it is, or I'd get a jab in there first 

[Webby the Bear]

Do it. Don't even think about it. Ignore all these left-leg amputees.

 

[Andy B]

............ Ignore all these left-leg amputees.

  If you had no left leg ..... how do you press the 'stop pedal'?