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[prestigesec]

Hi i have got 2 3.0L V6 estates to look at tomorrow one is auto one is manual i am not really bothered what i buy but would like to know what is more reliable and best to go for?

[Andy B]

Hi i have got 2 3.0L V6 estates to look at tomorrow one is auto one is manual i am not really bothered what i buy but would like to know what is more reliable and best to go for?

Is our resident auto/manual guru still a member? I've not seen any posts from him for a while?    

You'll get as many answers for either. Horses for courses ....

[keith2.2]

I'd say if theres nothing between the two cars when you see them (ie assuming that one isn't a dog where the other is fine..)go for the manual.

The auto box is well known for trashing its thrust washer (replacement 'box time) - the box on mine went at about 88k (previous owner had a second hand box rebuilt and installed).

Don't know of any issues other than obv having to replace clutches, but I'd say the driving experience will be better with the manual, and you'll get marginally better consumption.

[Andy B]

I'd say if theres nothing between the two cars when you see them (ie assuming that one isn't a dog where the other is fine..)go for the manual.

The auto box is well known for trashing its thrust washer (replacement 'box time) - the box on mine went at about 88k (previous owner had a second hand box rebuilt and installed).

Don't know of any issues other than obv having to replace clutches, but I'd say the driving experience will be better with the manual, and you'll get marginally better consumption.

But I'd say go for the auto every time. There's 150 000 miles on my car & the thrust washers in the gearbox are still where Vauxhall put them. The driving experience is far far better for me without fannying about with 3 pedals.
I can think of issues with manuals. There's been a few requests here for another dual mass fly wheel. They're only about £800 a pop new.

[keith2.2]

horses for courses then  

[Andy B]

horses for courses then  

  The pro's & con's of each have been debated to death a few times here.  

[Marie]

Before i got my mig estate auto i had a manual and hated the thought of a auto but i came round after some convincing from the hubby!

never had any snags with a manual.

had years free motoring with my auto box until it got floodedand now after replaceing the box i have sprung a ATF leak. which is fixable just got to take the box off again:(

ITs personal choice. but make sure you take the auto for a drive and put it through its paces and see how it feels through the gears. if it has any problems stear clear of the car,

good luck with your choice....be wise and think clearly!

[Mike Collins]

If you want a quiet, relaxed drive, even in traffic, no contest automatic.

It's what the Omega is all about.

I run mine to very high mileages, no problems. I do hope I don't regret saying that.

[cem_devecioglu]

Definitely manual..Cheap to service..Consumes less fuel..

and if you want performance  quick than an auto unless its a SMG..

[prestigesec]

Cheers guys and gals thanks for your input

[The Barge Captain]

Just buy the better car.  End of.  

[JonArgraig]

For me its always been

My comfy cruisers and motorway muchers - Auto's

Round Town, drive like my hair is on fire - Manule

the only execption to this was with my last supra turbo, that was a auto, but to be fair, it was no back road hacker

[bob.dent]

Rather than one being better than the other, I think it's all down to personal preference. Mine is auto and I really like it but I would still prefer manual for added driver involvement and better economy.

As previously said........horses for courses.

[Paulus]

A nice auto is 10000000000000000000000000 times better than a manual.

Just my opinion of course  8-)

[Dazzler]

Manual for economy and for playing......
Auto for driving to work and back