Well I¹ve had the pleasure of driving both and I must say that good as the
auto is i.e. easier to drive in traffic, no hassles when cruising on the
motorway and having to break etc I will always take a Manual over one any
day.
It all comes down to personal choice and your driving style. I fell that
the power that the auto takes away is very noticeable, The kick down takes a
while and the fact it¹s only 3 speed makes progress through the gears slow.
Also the lack of engine breaking for me is also something quite tricky
because of the way I was taught to drive. If your used to heel and toe
changing then you know what I¹m on about.
I enjoy ³tar A**ing² around and so for me the auto does not suit. For
others though it¹s great.
The best thing is to try both if you can and see for yourself.
Dan Shane
DOC 423
VIN 4754 (With a funny changing down to 2nd problem, Hope It¹s not my
aggressive driving style!)
On 8/2/05 10:48 pm, "chrisparnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've driven (still own) both, but of course I don't go "tare A**ing"
> around like you youngsters.
>
> I'm very happy with my Auto box, in fact the rest of my fleet are all
> Auto's. My LWB Daimler has a 5 speed Auto, with its variable valve
> timing, V8 4 litre engine, it goes like stink! It's a bit like a
> "mobile gentleman's club on acid"...(not that I know, or want to know
> anything about drugs)!
>
> Best regards
> Chris Parnham
> DOC 2
> RHD vin 5638
> BTTF vin 20049
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