Reply to: anyone got an automatic?

[DaveB]

I've been automatic since 1996. Will never switch back while I live in Britain.

My car computer tells me my average speed over a 300 mile working week is 20mph, though with roadworks in Lower Thames Street and collapsed building in Commercial Road it will be a lot worse this week. The five miles of commute nearest to my home take half an hour, when the roads are normal. Who would want to change their own gears on that kind of journey?

The last time I had a manual, I had to replace my shoes when the clutch pedal wore a hole through the bottom of the left one. Admittedly it was a crap car with a stiff clutch.

5 miles? FFS get a bike, or a pair of decent trainers and walk. At a brisk walk you'll do it in an hour and a quarter.

[IR35 Avoider]

I've been automatic since 1996. Will never switch back while I live in Britain.

My car computer tells me my average speed over a 300 mile working week is 20mph, though with roadworks in Lower Thames Street and collapsed building in Commercial Road it will be a lot worse this week. The five miles of commute nearest to my home take half an hour, when the roads are normal. Who would want to change their own gears on that kind of journey?

The last time I had a manual, I had to replace my shoes when the clutch pedal wore a hole through the bottom of the left one. Admittedly it was a crap car with a stiff clutch.

[DimPrawn]

No Bogey, it's called "a bit of fun". Something you haven't had in at least 10 years by the sounds of you, you miserable, judgemental old sod.

[bogeyman]

I used to get them trying to beat me off the lights all the time when I had my Focus. Typically they'd be in a debadged 1.6 focus or similar with a fat exhaust. alloys and maybe a chip and or sports air filter kit. I had a standard ST170, bit of extra throttle and hold first gear a bit longer and they'd be left for dust

Ermmm. Small penis there by any chance?

[Spacecadet]

the other good thing about the DSG is that it has a 'Launch Control' feature for when you come across chavs at traffic lights.

You just need to hold the brake with your left foot, hold the revs at 3000rpm with the right and then just release the brake

most chavs drive appallingly low powered shopping carts anyway, you just need a semi decent car to beat those ****** (just watch out for wheel spin)

I used to get them trying to beat me off the lights all the time when I had my Focus. Typically they'd be in a debadged 1.6 focus or similar with a fat exhaust. alloys and maybe a chip and or sports air filter kit. I had a standard ST170, bit of extra throttle and hold first gear a bit longer and they'd be left for dust

[~Craig~]

the other good thing about the DSG is that it has a 'Launch Control' feature for when you come across chavs at traffic lights.

You just need to hold the brake with your left foot, hold the revs at 3000rpm with the right and then just release the brake

[DimPrawn]

You are correct sir.

http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Au...-gearbox/2008/

7 speed DSG. Now that should be the dogs danglies.

[Mailman_1]

I think porsche are a member of that consortium too. Correct me if im wrong. Ive got a manual at the moment as the currect porsche tip is crap.

[DimPrawn]

If u want an auto box, the DSG is the way to go. Its the nuts!!! It's not just a standard auto with buttons or paddles to change gears where you get the statatory 3 second delay. Its a proper sequential with an near instant change. I test drove an A3 with it and was the best auto box ive ever used (And i hate autos). I'm just waiting for it to be avilable on the 911 and im there!!!

I believe Audi/VW/Skoda/SEAT group have a patent on the DSG box, so you might have to wait another 20 yrs for that.

Of course, you could just buy the new TT 4WD V6 with the DSG box instead.

[Mailman_1]

If u want an auto box, the DSG is the way to go. Its the nuts!!! It's not just a standard auto with buttons or paddles to change gears where you get the statatory 3 second delay. Its a proper sequential with an near instant change. I test drove an A3 with it and was the best auto box ive ever used (And i hate autos). I'm just waiting for it to be avilable on the 911 and im there!!!

[Paddy]

I got an automatic. A to the K to the 4 to the 7 - mo' fo'

It does have manual override. Also a choice of upgrades.

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[Churchill]

get a Phaeton

obviously would have to be with the 6 litre W12 engine

Nice...

[Spacecadet]

get a Phaeton

obviously would have to be with the 6 litre W12 engine

[~Craig~]

see what the guys on http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk say.

I haven't too many good things about the new Passat in terms of reliability.

bloody hell there does seem to be quite a few. What ever happened to VW quality.......

[EqualOpportunities]

are you a hoody?

I doubt it - I don't remember the Vauxhall Nova 1.4 SR being available with an automatic transmission...