Auto v Manual

by **RXWAG** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:23 pm

I've seen an automatic GT wagon for sale, and am interested to know if anyone has driven both a manual and an automatic?

What's the general feel towards the auto? Manual better?

by **swingn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:07 pm

If your looking for out & out performace, the manual is the better option as it comes with a larger turbo out of the box. In saying that, the auto isn't a slow poke either.

At the end of the day it comes down to the type of driving you do most.

Personally, I love driving manual because of the control, but as I sit in peak hour traffic pretty much everyday, the auto is fantastic. Plus it still has the manual mode when you want a little more control &/or your out for fun

by **senator** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:16 pm

what matt said.....and i think 07 onwards both manual and auto have the same size turbos......

auto also helps with towing and being stuck in traffic......

btw we both drive auto.......ironic??

by **RXWAG** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:20 pm

Hmmmmm...

The one i was looking at is a 2004 model. It would just be my everyday car, a cruiser if you will.

I need to have a drive of one to get a feel for it. I've always driven a manual as it feels like it gives you that bit more control.

by **swingn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:20 pm

Go Team Auto :!:

by **senator** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:23 pm

swingn wrote:Go Team Auto

easy now swingn...your still drive a mummy wagon...... :lol:

by **swingn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:24 pm

senator wrote:
swingn wrote:Go Team Auto

easy now swingn...your still drive a mummy wagon......

It may be a Mummy wagon, but it's still quicker then most sedans on the road my friend

by **RXWAG** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:33 pm

Don't listen to them swingn my new wagon will be used to cart my surfboards around and ferry my mates (when it's my turn) surfing!

So it's a surfie wagon, which sounds better then mummy's car!

by **Mano™** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:37 pm

swingn wrote:Go Team Auto

bahahaha.. do you know how to drive a manual?

by **swingn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:10 pm

LI81TY wrote:
swingn wrote:Go Team Auto

bahahaha.. do you know how to drive a manual?

My Lancer was manual... My SP23 was manual... My BMW E36 M3 was manual & I get to drive my Dad's MANUAL 911 C4S from time to time... I think I've got it sorted by now...

But I'm probably a little rusty...

Don't get me wrong, had I had the choice, I'd have a manual Lib in a heart beat. I can put up with a manual in traffic. Sadly didn't get that choice because of the Mrs, so I have a quick auto

Better stop whoring... I mean, high jacking this post

Mr RXWAG, I don't think you can go wrong with auto or manual

Either way, your getting a good car

by **CJ1177** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:27 pm

RXWAG wrote: I've always driven a manual as it feels like it gives you that bit more control.

That was the same dilemma for me, so i took an auto for a drive first & wasn't to fussed so i took a manual for a drive & there was just no comparison at all, & I just hated the auto in comparison.
The manual is such a much better car to drive & the control over when you want to change gears is when YOU want it to not when the car decides it wants to.
I found the auto even in manual mode would still have a delay in changing & sometimes wouldn't change down until i slowed down enough.
But in saying that if my normal route to work involved sitting in a lot of traffic I would probably then & only then have an auto.

To sum it all up take both for a drive, & I reckon you will agree

, don't be fooled into thinking that an auto in manual mode is as good as a manual,
ITS NOT!! ITS STILL AN AUTO & ALWAYS WILL BE

by **swingn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:33 pm

CJ1177 wrote:don't be fooled into thinking that an auto in manual mode is as good as a manual,
ITS NOT!! ITS STILL AN AUTO & ALWAYS WILL BE

You are 100% correct sir!

Unless you got a DSG style gear box, an auto is never going to give you as much control as you can get in a manual.

by **Arith** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:37 pm

Just comes down to personal choice. Everyone has their reasons for going with one or the other. Each is smooth and slick for it's category.

But yeah, really go for a test drive in both forms. See which one will suite your current needs better.

by **Gonads** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:18 pm

swingn wrote:
CJ1177 wrote:don't be fooled into thinking that an auto in manual mode is as good as a manual,
ITS NOT!! ITS STILL AN AUTO & ALWAYS WILL BE

You are 100% correct sir!

Unless you got a DSG style gear box, an auto is never going to give you as much control as you can get in a manual.

I've driven DSG-equipped cars that do exactly the same thing. Put a DSG-equipped Golf GTi or R32 into a high gear and floor it and it will still kick down. Likewise it will still refuse to shift down at anything above 3000rpm or thereabouts.

I love the 5-speed manual but they need to be semi-thrashed to get off the line quickly. I'd prefer our Lib to be a manual but it's the wife's car first and foremost.

I didn't realise the manuals had a different turbo to the autos. What turbo did the manual get (I think the auto got a VF38)? I guess you learn something new every day so if someone could enlighten me.

Cheers,
Ben

by **WhiteGTB** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:28 pm

swingn wrote:
senator wrote:
swingn wrote:Go Team Auto

easy now swingn...your still drive a mummy wagon......

It may be a Mummy wagon, but it's still quicker then most sedans on the road my friend

Now now mummy....WHO'S YOUR DADDY!?

On a serious note, auto's are fun too, but like so many have already stated, that control ain't there.

Coming from auto GT into a manual, I gotta say, if I had a choice, I'd pick the manual box.

From memory... you will get the "DAMN, I wish I had a manual" moment.

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