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Fiesta semi-auto
« on: 01 March 2007, 21:13:36 »
Looking at an 03 era Fiesta auto for the g/f.  The ones I have seen are semi-auto?  Is that a decent auto with naff paddles, or is it a naff tranny?

She wants an auto as first car, less to worry about.  Also thinking about a similar clit.  Comments please?
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #1 on: 01 March 2007, 21:30:12 »
Its a manual box with servos....bloody awful....and very slow to change.....
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #2 on: 01 March 2007, 21:32:17 »
That's what I was worried about.  Is there a real auto?  How about the clit?  Cheers.
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #3 on: 01 March 2007, 21:34:01 »
I dont do french cars.....when 'Man Father' used to work for Renault he always used to say....'buy the base model coz the french dont do electrics1'......so I dont comment on them......
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« Reply #4 on: 01 March 2007, 21:55:11 »
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I dont do french cars.....when 'Man Father' used to work for Renault he always used to say....'buy the base model coz the french dont do electrics1'......so I dont comment on them......

Want an auto - get a RWD GM box - they are reliable and good, but are only fitted to biggish cars such as various off roaders, some BMWs and what we drive.

Renault autos are a risky purchase
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2007, 22:01:01 »
Autos don't really suit small cars...
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #6 on: 01 March 2007, 22:05:17 »
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Autos don't really suit small cars...

Nor big ones, unless they're American and have suspension softer than your gran's couch. ;D

I was really surprised to read that the Fiesta has a sequential manual box though :o I was expecting the reply to state that it's the usual "slushbox with a few buttons added" rubbish. So is it like a BMW SMG, except a really cheap and nasty one with slow changes? The BMW SMG (and Audi DSG) can shift quicker than a good driver using a conventional manual, let alone a slushbox :)
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #7 on: 01 March 2007, 22:13:53 »
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Nor big ones, unless they're American and have suspension softer than your gran's couch. ;D

Both boxes have their pros and cons.  And a good one of either can be a delight, and a duff one can break a car.

For me, 99% of the time, I'm glad its an auto, hence the right choice for me....
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #8 on: 01 March 2007, 22:33:56 »
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Autos don't really suit small cars...
More to the point, small engines!

This is going to be really hard for me to find something I can stand, but she really needs a small car with auto.  I like the Fiesta, and it has a really good crash safety rating.

I'd love a DSG, but not happening for 4 kiloquid  :(
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #9 on: 01 March 2007, 22:53:24 »
GM autoboxes are good, the smoothest i have driven after the software update.

The Omega and autobox go together well, its what the car was designed for. It was never meant to have a manual IMO, its a big RWD car for the motorway cruise.

Small cars that are auto..... hummm tough one. As mentioned they don't go well together really...

If your Mrs can drive it... Astra has a propper autobox. Avoid focus auto, ford autoboxes are crap.

Unsure of Corsa Auto??

My Grandparents have a VW Polo Auto, and its very good. Smooth changes and reliable, not fast, but they are in there 80's... however good poke from the 1.4

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VW Polo 1.4 Auto (propper autobox)
Not sure on Corsa...

Try her on an AstraG, easy to drive and a 1.6 Auto should be fine for her needs i should image.....  :y
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #10 on: 02 March 2007, 08:10:50 »
Corsa has a proper auto./...plus a naff servo manual based one to....
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #11 on: 02 March 2007, 08:55:56 »
Absolutely avoid like the plague all 'semi-autos'. They are crap.

Also avoid fiesta CVT and Escort CVT autos, unless you want to spend a LOT on them!

Vauxhall corsa auto (not semi-auto) is good. So is Rover 216. Fiesta is also not a great car by any means. Corsa is the best choice, but for economy the Rover 216 with the Honda engine and box is outstanding.
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #12 on: 02 March 2007, 09:04:18 »
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Absolutely avoid like the plague all 'semi-autos'. They are crap.

Also avoid fiesta CVT and Escort CVT autos, unless you want to spend a LOT on them!

Vauxhall corsa auto (not semi-auto) is good. So is Rover 216. Fiesta is also not a great car by any means. Corsa is the best choice, but for economy the Rover 216 with the Honda engine and box is outstanding.
I had a Honda engine 216 (manual), and a bloody fabulous engine, a match for the 8v GTE I had before, but in a car that had traction and cornering abilities.  Economy wasn't its strong point though, about the same as my MV6  :o
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #13 on: 02 March 2007, 09:37:33 »
Thanks for the advice guys!

Yeah, not doing semi-auto or CVT.  Interesting that the Ford autos are junk, I do like the current Fiesta and Focus (Older Fiesta is a POS).  A VW Polo would be great, but can't find an auto for less than £5,500.

The Rover 216 is an intersting idea, but I assume you mean the 25?  It is cheaper, several low miles 2000-era ones for £3K.  Honda autos are usually pretty good.
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Re: Fiesta semi-auto
« Reply #14 on: 02 March 2007, 10:14:44 »
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Thanks for the advice guys!

Yeah, not doing semi-auto or CVT.  Interesting that the Ford autos are junk, I do like the current Fiesta and Focus (Older Fiesta is a POS).  A VW Polo would be great, but can't find an auto for less than £5,500.

The Rover 216 is an intersting idea, but I assume you mean the 25?  It is cheaper, several low miles 2000-era ones for £3K.  Honda autos are usually pretty good.
Focus is one of the worse cars out there imho.  Couldn't wait to hand back the lease one we had, useless piece of junk.

The last 216 with Honda motor was the old wedge shape one (G reg to N reg), later ones are K series.
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