13-08-2014, 07:28 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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Some new cars have "Launch Hill Assist Systems" for old ladies.
(retribution for the Daf comments
)I expect you will now tell me that it isn't a real car ...
13-08-2014, 07:37 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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Some new cars have "Launch Hill Assist Systems" for old ladies.My one downer for the auto is the ruddy fuel consumption, about 20mpg. That's "Twenty Miles Per Gallon" for strange talking folk.
so I don't know what you have that only returns 20, a Cheiftan tank perhaps...
13-08-2014, 07:38 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
Originally Posted by plantman
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I currently run a two litre Peugeot 508 which has a six speed auto gearbox and returns just over 40mpg on average.... so I don't know what you have that only returns 20, a Cheiftan tank perhaps...
@ Barry
13-08-2014, 07:40 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
I expect you will now tell me that it isn't a real car ...
Tonight we have a prog on TV about 100 year olds still driving, recon that is quite young in the village as well.
13-08-2014, 07:40 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
Originally Posted by spitfire
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Having digested all the merits and drawbacks of Auto transmissions, my stance is, why over complicate?. The amount of extra engineering, sensors, hydraulics, servicing, just to alleviate pressing a pedal is ridiculous, and makes folks lazy, it smacks of the folks who use mobility scooters, although they are generally able bodied, each to their own, I guess some folks just want to “Twist and Go”.
Would you rather we still washed with a ponch and a tub, or lifted the carpets and beat them outside? Why wouldn't we want to use something that makes life that little bit more comfortable? I sit in traffic and watch other drivers continually going up and down the gears and think thank god that's not me. It makes for a more relaxing drive and that's just what I want, being on the road these days is stressful enough.
And Bruce, yes you would do well to duck
13-08-2014, 09:23 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
Originally Posted by plantman
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I currently run a two litre Peugeot 508 which has a six speed auto gearbox and returns just over 40mpg on average.... so I don't know what you have that only returns 20, a Cheiftan tank perhaps...
HUMMER
13-08-2014, 10:04 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
[QUOTE=Linden Tree;519095]Whilst I respect your opinions spitfire, and as someone who fiercely resisted driving an automatic for many years and who now love them, I do resent being generalised as someone who is lazy and as yet fortunate enough not to need a mobility scooter. But you better watch out if I do!Would you rather we still washed with a ponch and a tub, or lifted the carpets and beat them outside? Why wouldn't we want to use something that makes life that little bit more comfortable? I sit in traffic and watch other drivers continually going up and down the gears and think thank god that's not me. It makes for a more relaxing drive and that's just what I want, being on the road these days is stressful enough.
I have never concealed the fact that I am a modern day luddite, if you have the capacity to change gear, do it. if you don't, get an Automatic.
13-08-2014, 10:22 PM
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Re: Automatic transmission.
[QUOTE=I have never concealed the fact that I am a modern day luddite, if you have the capacity to change gear, do it. if you don't, get an Automatic.[/QUOTE]Or if you do not have the capacity to drive an automatic then buy a car which requires a simple gear change.
Then I don't expect you "Heel and Toe" or have a car that needs double de-clutching to drive any more, the days men where men.
No being Superman to use a gear lever is a myth.
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