Automatic or Manual????
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I learnt in an automatic and passed my test in an auto and then had to go through my manual test as the only adapted vehicle we could afford was a manual!
Passed both tests first time though!
My own car is an auto and I do prefer driving it - not very confident on hills in the manual so tend to take the long way round if a certain hill is involved
That may be because the handbrake didn't work properly when we bought the car and I had a nasty experience when I rolled back 
Passed both tests first time though!
My own car is an auto and I do prefer driving it - not very confident on hills in the manual so tend to take the long way round if a certain hill is involved
That may be because the handbrake didn't work properly when we bought the car and I had a nasty experience when I rolled back 
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Yeah, that's exactly what I saidtobyjug said:So amputees and disabled people should not be allowed to drive?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
What I was getting at was more that if you can't master the simple matter of a clutch and gearbox I'd have doubts as to how well you could manage basic things like, well, everything else that driving a car involves - I can't see how the clutch is any more difficult than all the other hand/eye co-ordination you have to do whilst driving.*Miss Daisy* said:so someone who cant master clutch control, can drive a ton of metal at 70mph and be just as safe,, thats sorted then
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
my first two cars were minis - and now I drive this stupid automatic corsa. With a mini, driving is an active thing - you feel through your body every strain on the engine etc, and I loved that. Throwing that little car around london was fun.
so when I got the corsa, i just felt like driving had become passive. Which I hate because previously, the actual process of driving was a pleasure. I know that partly it's because this car has proper suspension, power steering, abs etc - but the automatic thing is the most noticeable thing. I feel like a passenger.
so when I got the corsa, i just felt like driving had become passive. Which I hate because previously, the actual process of driving was a pleasure. I know that partly it's because this car has proper suspension, power steering, abs etc - but the automatic thing is the most noticeable thing. I feel like a passenger.
Spion
I hear ya
trashpony said:At the risk of having people confuse me and spanglechick again
You decide with an auto. Changing gear is effected by how much pressure you put on the accel pedal. If you wanna change up quicker than the box wants, you take your foot off. If you wanna change down you put your foot down. Some older cars had a separate 'kickdown' pedal to do this as well.
I'll admit a lot of auto boxes don't respond well if they're old or just crap ones. And it can take time to get used to changing gear in an auto.
trashpony said:
Fun's a pretty personal emotion. Sometimes it's fun sitting back with an arm draped across the seats and tooling around with a big motor and an auto box. And yeah, small cars with manual boxes can be fun too. For my everyday driving tho I prefer not to be fiddling around with more pedals and levers than I really need to.
Depends. For a big engined cruiser with lots of torque, a manual gearbox is academic. Start in first, second, third, the engine doesn't give a shit.If your car has any pretensions of being a sports car then a manual is the natural choice, of course.
Auto boxes can die and empty your wallet. Just to diagnose problems can cost as much as a replacement box. But fuck it, summertime, all the windows down, one hand on the wheel and the other leaning out the window. Yeah. Nice in London traffic, too.
Auto boxes can die and empty your wallet. Just to diagnose problems can cost as much as a replacement box. But fuck it, summertime, all the windows down, one hand on the wheel and the other leaning out the window. Yeah. Nice in London traffic, too.
I suppose this thread is as good as any to admit I have no idea what the '2' and the other thing that I can't remember (is it an L?) is for on my auto car 
I use D, R and P and sometimes remember to use the overdrive thingy when I'm on the motorway or highway. Never use neutral!
I was obviously not paying attention during my lessons!
Anyone want to enlighten me?
I use D, R and P and sometimes remember to use the overdrive thingy when I'm on the motorway or highway. Never use neutral!I was obviously not paying attention during my lessons!
Anyone want to enlighten me?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
The 2 forces the box to only use the first two gears IIRC.moomoo said:I suppose this thread is as good as any to admit I have no idea what the '2' and the other thing that I can't remember (is it an L?) is for on my auto car
I was obviously not paying attention during my lessons!
Anyone want to enlighten me?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
You may often want to keep it in a low gear - climbing a very steep hill for example.moomoo said:So why have it?
Wide Eyed Angel
Forgeddaboudit!
it's all about manual control! you can't pretend you're a rally driver if you're not the one driving the gears
dylanredefined
Not a house elf a tiger
As the only thing i drive is Landrover no power steering gear stick at arms length and not the easiest thing to change .Auto sounds good .Though would always worry if i brought an automatic would nevet be able to drive a
manual again
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manual again
.dirtysanta
Original Casual
manual only for me.
Autos are for girlies and fat cats.
Autos are for girlies and fat cats.
Velouria
Long time lurker
Never driven an automatic car. Driven some automatic scooters and is not as much fun.
The C90 with its centrifugal clutch (=manual gearchange but automatic clutch) was fun. Don't rev the tits off it in neutral when the lights go green thinking you're in gear, THEN put it into gear. I am still amazed that the biggest wheelie I ever pulled was on a C90.
I almost needed a change of clothes too after that one
The C90 with its centrifugal clutch (=manual gearchange but automatic clutch) was fun. Don't rev the tits off it in neutral when the lights go green thinking you're in gear, THEN put it into gear. I am still amazed that the biggest wheelie I ever pulled was on a C90.
I almost needed a change of clothes too after that one
dirtysanta
Original Casual
Spion said:
har har har.. Mind my ribs eh?
Manual all the way. Automatic cars bore me, and I prefer to control what the engine and transmission are doing myself, thankyou. Besides, you can't use engine braking with an automatic.
I've driven a few automatics, but the one I did most miles in was a rattly old Volvo 340 auto with a CVT 'box made of glorified rubber bands. I was actually impressed with how well the 340 handled, given the horror stories about them, and it was comfortable, but I didn't like the gearbox at all. Then the belts started to slip, and you had to scream the engine to get the bloody thing going at all.
I've driven a few automatics, but the one I did most miles in was a rattly old Volvo 340 auto with a CVT 'box made of glorified rubber bands. I was actually impressed with how well the 340 handled, given the horror stories about them, and it was comfortable, but I didn't like the gearbox at all. Then the belts started to slip, and you had to scream the engine to get the bloody thing going at all.
I prefer apples to oranges. They both do what they're supposed to do, but I like the taste and texture of apples better.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
hear hear,a load of bullshit.I have been driving for a living all my life and the auto boxes of today cant be beaten.Admittedly 20 years ago they were a bit dodgy but now they are the ducks nuts.I own a v6 vienta[for mrs pat] and a longreach ute which are both autos which have been no trouble at all.Just hold em flat and they put ya back in ya seat no worries.Went on holidays a few times in the wifes car,kids and luggage etc,sat on 160-180 kph all day with no problems at all.This car has now done 84,000 kays in 4 years and has never had a spanner on it.The ute has done 180,000 kays with same result but it dont do 180 kays thoughSpion said:
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Honestly. they can.snowypat said:
streeturchin
hmmm
Spion said:
could be cos some peeps actually have a powerful knob to hold on too
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