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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #90 on: 03 November 2009, 19:03:21 »
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So did we get to the bottom of which is best manual or auto?  :-X :-X

Yes, Auto for comfort and manual for spirited driving.
       Auto for town/london
       Auto  for cruise and comfort.







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« Reply #91 on: 03 November 2009, 19:17:13 »
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Now waits for Andy to get the last word in  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D

[size=14]just for you mate!!![/size]  :y  :y  :y

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This thread is turning into a 'which is best? auto or manual?' Neither is better than the other. One or the other suits one person more than the other type.  ;) ;)  ;)


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So did we get to the bottom of which is best manual or auto?  :-X :-X

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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #92 on: 03 November 2009, 19:49:26 »
AUTO  :y :y :y :y :y
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« Reply #93 on: 03 November 2009, 19:56:47 »
people may like auto for its comfort..

but I dont like a low iq brain between engine's power and me.. deffo manual even in a traffic jam..
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #94 on: 03 November 2009, 20:04:10 »
This has proven to be an interesting read. I think the auto v manual debate is only ever going to be subjective to each individual. Personally, I prefer a manual...I see no reason to have an automatic: That has worse MPG, slower acceleration and is rather boring to drive. Both of my Omega's atm are auto's. A 2.6 and 3.2...and personally I think it's a shame they are. It spoils the drive for me. Although, I can see why people on the other hand would prefer an auto. So in essence I don't think you can ever, or should try to answer 'which is best' as what's good for one person isn't for the other.
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« Reply #95 on: 03 November 2009, 20:12:35 »
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cant see any problem at all with left foot braking. Provided your capable of noticing your binding the engine under power, what possible odds does it make which you prefer?

 Its already been mentioned pulling away up a hill with a heavy caravan on the back would do more damage, so probably not much damage from a momentary bind? The Omega is a heavy car after all.

Its no differant than a hill start with the hand brake thinking about it, and you can probably time releasing the foot brake better i would think. Cant remember ever using the hand brake for a hill start in an Omega tbh.
Completely agree.Nothing wrong with left foot braking in an auto if you use common sense. :y
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #96 on: 03 November 2009, 20:18:45 »
left foot braking is a commonly used technique for special circumstances, however its also "adviced" by gearbox specialists ;D.. seriously handbook says never do that..
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #97 on: 03 November 2009, 20:36:13 »
My final thought.

I dont see my Elite as a sports car, I see it as a big lazy mile muncher, that can and often has been more than capable of prooving it's pressence on the road whether it be a standing start, a cross country jaunt or just proving it's point in the power and handling stakes against other cars.

If I wanted a manual for a sportier type of driving I would have no hesitation in going for a manual MV6.

Either way there is an Omega to suit most motoring needs.  Whatever the choice in Manual/Auto box the Omega is certainly a well respected all rounder.






It's just that my Personal choice is an Auto.   :y
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #98 on: 03 November 2009, 22:51:20 »
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My final thought.

I dont see my Elite as a sports car, I see it as a big lazy mile muncher, that can and often has been more than capable of prooving it's pressence on the road whether it be a standing start, a cross country jaunt or just proving it's point in the power and handling stakes against other cars.

If I wanted a manual for a sportier type of driving I would have no hesitation in going for a manual MV6.

Either way there is an Omega to suit most motoring needs.  Whatever the choice in Manual/Auto box the Omega is certainly a well respected all rounder.






It's just that my Personal choice is an Auto.   :y


....so in a word Skruntie......auto.........!!!!

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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #99 on: 04 November 2009, 01:07:20 »





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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #100 on: 04 November 2009, 08:28:45 »
Shame the Omega does not get the excellent DSG 'box like most VW group cars-especially the Skoda Superb.....
Best of both worlds-quicker than a standard manual 0-62, controllable via paddleshifters, can be set to sport manual change or normal auto as required.
I like the Omega, but tech has moved on  :y

We have one manual car, one auto-so depends what mood I'm in-either is good in its own way.
If I had the cash, I'd buy one new DSG car.
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« Reply #101 on: 04 November 2009, 09:15:00 »
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Shame the Omega does not get the excellent DSG 'box like most VW group cars-especially the Skoda Superb ......

SWMBO recently had a DSG Passat as a courtesy car. I was not at all impressed with the gear change, it was clunky and not at all smooth. I'll stick with my proper auto.  :y  :y
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #102 on: 04 November 2009, 09:26:20 »
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Shame the Omega does not get the excellent DSG 'box like most VW group cars...

No sure I'd fancy the reliability (or lack thereof).

It's a big, heavy, over-complex device, IMHO.

A 6 or 7 speed conventional automatic box would probably better it in terms of comfort and, certainly reliability IMHO. Only possible advantage might be fuel consumption although with plenty of ratios a conventional autobox could lockup much earlier than the Omega's does.

What use is a bit of extra economy when the thing keeps grenading? ;)

Faster than a manual? I don't know. Give me a decent manual 6 speeder with the right choice of gear ratios... It might make the changes quick, but that doesn't mean it is quick.

Does the DSG box have any motorsport pedigree? Not sure, just asking, cos that often speaks volumes about where a component is on the performance versus reliability / durability scale.

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« Reply #103 on: 04 November 2009, 09:52:52 »
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cant see any problem at all with left foot braking. Provided your capable of noticing your binding the engine under power, what possible odds does it make which you prefer?

 Its already been mentioned pulling away up a hill with a heavy caravan on the back would do more damage, so probably not much damage from a momentary bind? The Omega is a heavy car after all.

Its no differant than a hill start with the hand brake thinking about it, and you can probably time releasing the foot brake better i would think. Cant remember ever using the hand brake for a hill start in an Omega tbh.
Completely agree.Nothing wrong with left foot braking in an auto if you use common sense. :y

I have always used left foot braking in all Auto's and happily jump from an Auto to a Manual without problem.
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Re: Driving Automatic Migs
« Reply #104 on: 04 November 2009, 11:27:42 »
An auto box is fine for those having a mid life crisis and Marks and Spencers slippers  :P

Just becaus the Omega is not a sports car, does not mean you quite drive it hard....and a manual gives you that and makes it much more predictable.
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