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Automatic or manual?

The Doktor · 2006-03-18 14:24:42

Given the choice, if money wasnt a factor, would you choose an automatic or manual car?

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#32 18-03-2006 10:59pm
Demetrius

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Manual. You should be in full control

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#33 18-03-2006 11:12pm
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Automatics are brilliant when all you want to do is get somewhere with as little effort as possible. if you need to overtake something or stay in a particular gear, use the lock out or tiptronic function - simple!

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#34 19-03-2006 8:21am
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I've been driving my 2.5TD Auto for the past few weeks (mostly City driving)
Took me a while to get used to it, but I honestly don't think I'll ever go back to a manual.

Apart from the obvious advantages of not having to change gear every two seconds (and hold that clutch in in traffic), you don't have to use the handbrake either as the car will hold itself on hills.

Bendy country roads can be a pain, but use the Hold button to keep the tranny from changing up and it's fine.

Sweeeeeeeeeet!

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