10-10-2020, 08:04 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Minx
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Perhaps a DSG then? 
On the other hand, the jerkiness could just be due to a poor driver!
10-10-2020, 08:16 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Besoeker
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I didn't know that they were numbered.
Originally Posted by Minx
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I don’t think it’s numbered not like manual transmission. Could be wrong?
Originally Posted by Besoeker
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Let's see what Dood says.............
When overriding Auto by pushing the stick sideways, the numbers illuminate on the dashboard.
It's a Merc, more than ten years old.
10-10-2020, 10:30 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by realspeed
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I have driven many cars both manual and auto , each has its plus and minus sidesAuto = saves worrying about which gear to use so easier to drive, heavier on fuel and changing down a gear can be a bind if wanting to stay in first for example
Manual = Better control of gears so one can slow down a car by just correct gear solection also more economical on fuel.
It all depends on where your driving in town or motorways.
Try driving an auto on a slippery grass slope with an auto
I am just as happy using either manual or auto , more important is what you are driving
in my Dmax you just move the lever to the right and the gearbox is in manual mode, push the lever forward to change down and pull it back to change up. Easy to use engine braking on hills if you need to. The actual gear is displayed on the dash instead of "D"
Even better the gearbox still protects itself by stiopping you using an gear that will damage the transmission.
My previous car had CVT transmission and at first I found it somewhat disconcerting to accelerate and see the engine revs drop as the gearbox did the work. In normal mode there was actually no engine braking at all (for economy) to get engine braking you put the gearbox in "sports" mode.
No problems driving an auto on wet grass, sand or snow with limited slip diff or traction control.
12-10-2020, 08:37 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
I have never had an automatic, and never been bothered about having one.Maybe if I had tried one, I would have liked it - but I never have.
I'd be reluctant to change something I am used to now, and I don't find changing gear any bother at all.
12-10-2020, 08:40 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Gaz55
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Auto.I've got two feet,left and right.
Auto car? Two pedals!
Manuel, three pedals? And that stick thing in between the seats ?
The line that cracked me up was:
Basil: "Manuel, bring me a hammer."
Manuel: "Si, si, a hamma sandwich."
12-10-2020, 10:32 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Mups
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I have never had an automatic, and never been bothered about having one.Maybe if I had tried one, I would have liked it - but I never have.
I'd be reluctant to change something I am used to now, and I don't find changing gear any bother at all.
When I visited to UK a few years back I rented a car and was amazed to discover that almost all the cars were manuals. Here it is almost impossible to rent a manual car. Surely no one believes the BS about being "in control" with a manual gearbox especially on crowded UK roads.
12-10-2020, 10:44 PM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Bruce
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My brother said almost exactly the same thing but when he visited he drove my auto and an auto rental car. Within weeks of returning to the UK he had sold his car and bought an auto.When I visited to UK a few years back I rented a car and was amazed to discover that almost all the cars were manuals. Here it is almost impossible to rent a manual car. Surely no one believes the BS about being "in control" with a manual gearbox especially on crowded UK roads.
You're probably right, Bruce.
It's just I feel too long in the tooth to change now.
I am too much of a fusty old fart.
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