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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #30 on: 09 December 2009, 18:55:15 »
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 and find autos dont give the same level of control

But the 3 pedal-ers all say that anyway!!!  ::) ;) ;) ;D :y

I find that I have more control driving an auto, always in the right gear, two hands on the steering wheel, etc. etc...
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #31 on: 09 December 2009, 18:56:07 »
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Auto makes driving very easy but soooo lazy!
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 ................. and ????????  :-/  :-/  :-/  ;)
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #32 on: 09 December 2009, 19:30:25 »
Omega 3.0 - has to be auto.  Peugeot 205D - has to be manual.

I had a Mondeo CDi auto before this - absolutely undriveable - never in the right the gear. 

I've been driving autos for 30 years or so, but the Omega is the first I've ever had where I have never needed/wanted to change down.  (OK - one time - leaving a dual carriageway in frosty weather and the slip road looked a bit glassy.)  I have to admit I wasn't happy with the way the Omega handled the winding lanes in Suffolk, but then I discovered what sport mode was for. 

Let's face it, in the UK, for 99% of the time, you're either on a motorway/dual carriageway or you're stuck in traffic.  Motoring for pleasure? Forget it! 

So auto every time :) :) :)
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #33 on: 09 December 2009, 20:02:03 »
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 and find autos dont give the same level of control

But the 3 pedal-ers all say that anyway!!!  ::) ;) ;) ;D :y

I find that I have more control driving an auto, always in the right gear, two hands on the steering wheel, etc. etc...


i'll have to try that 1 day.  :)
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #34 on: 09 December 2009, 21:30:42 »
if they say drivin an auto is lazy then im gonna put some slippers in mine and change mi name to lazy mclazyman
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #35 on: 09 December 2009, 21:44:16 »
even in a rush hour traffic deffo manual !!!

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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #36 on: 09 December 2009, 21:47:09 »
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even in a rush hour traffic deffo manual !!!



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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #37 on: 10 December 2009, 10:33:46 »
I'd have to say manual. Yes you have the "button" & you can manually shift the box but it still does'nt give the same degree of control. Autos have thier place, traffic, cabbing etc & a good strong kickdown is a riot, no arguement there.
     Ideally i'd like the manual MV6 for being an arse in & a 3.2 facelift elite est for wafting around in (perhaps that'll be two cars i buy from Broocie!!!)
      Ultimately manual. I prefer to drive the car not have it drive me.
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #38 on: 10 December 2009, 11:00:53 »
Got to be a manual.

Performance

A MANUAL 2.5 v6 does 0-60 in 8.2sec's

A AUTO 3.0 V6 does 0-60 in 9.0 sec's

A AUTO 3.2 V6 does 0-60 in 8.0 sec's

Economy

2.5 manual      27mpg
3.0 auto         25mpg
3.2 auto         23mpg

And lastly driving enjoyment, the manual is the winner hands down IMHO 8-)
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #39 on: 10 December 2009, 11:09:49 »
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Got to be a manual.

Performance

A MANUAL 2.5 v6 does 0-60 in 8.2sec's

A AUTO 3.0 V6 does 0-60 in 9.0 sec's

A AUTO 3.2 V6 does 0-60 in 8.0 sec's

Economy

2.5 manual      27mpg
3.0 auto         25mpg
3.2 auto         23mpg

And lastly driving enjoyment, the manual is the winner hands down IMHO 8-)

Do you know, I was thinking my 2.5 seemed a bit peppy! ;D
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #40 on: 10 December 2009, 13:44:03 »
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Omega 3.0 - has to be auto.  Peugeot 205D - has to be manual.

I had a Mondeo CDi auto before this - absolutely undriveable - never in the right the gear. 

I've been driving autos for 30 years or so, but the Omega is the first I've ever had where I have never needed/wanted to change down.  (OK - one time - leaving a dual carriageway in frosty weather and the slip road looked a bit glassy.)  I have to admit I wasn't happy with the way the Omega handled the winding lanes in Suffolk, but then I discovered what sport mode was for. 

Let's face it, in the UK, for 99% of the time, you're either on a motorway/dual carriageway or you're stuck in traffic.  Motoring for pleasure? Forget it! 

So auto every time :) :) :)

On a motorway/dual carriageway the two transmissions are equal, my manual 2.5 can be put in 5th at around 30mph and left their most of the time. My point, the manual offers many of the same traits as the auto but can be a damn sight more fun when needs be! ;D
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #41 on: 10 December 2009, 14:15:55 »
All cars ought to be automatic with manual specified as a cost option in my view. Really it is like something out of the ark having to change gear particularly on todays congested roads. I am lucky where I live in having open roads but still prefer auto.

If the industry had spent money developing auto from the 70's on they would be far better and more fuel efficient.

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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #42 on: 10 December 2009, 14:27:46 »
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All cars ought to be automatic with manual specified as a cost option in my view. Really it is like something out of the ark having to change gear particularly on todays congested roads. I am lucky where I live in having open roads but still prefer auto.

If the industry had spent money developing auto from the 70's on they would be far better and more fuel efficient.

Varche

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We can cope with having 3 pedals and doing more than 1 thing at a time!!! ;) ;D :P
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #43 on: 10 December 2009, 14:53:57 »
Drive both, pro's and cons for Auto / Manual.

Think if I had to choose from one of my MV6's, it would be have to be manual.

If LSD fitted, defo Manual.
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Re: manual or automatic
« Reply #44 on: 10 December 2009, 19:56:16 »
Has to be an Auto for me every time, because i'm an awld fart now and can't remember when the stick goes where LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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