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cem Omega King Offline Posts: 13920 Ankara/Turkey Gender: Drives: 97 2.5 V6 Manual CD- Clio Sport	Re: manual or automatic Reply #45 - 10. Dec 2009 at 19:58 Quote: cem wrote on 09. Dec 2009 at 21:44: even in a rush hour traffic deffo manual !!! auto auto auto auto
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Reply #46 - 10. Dec 2009 at 20:02

Amigo MX5 wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 10:33:

I'd have to say manual. Yes you have the "button" & you can manually shift the box but it still does'nt give the same degree of control. Autos have thier place, traffic, cabbing etc & a good strong kickdown is a riot, no arguement there.
Ideally i'd like the manual MV6 for being an arse in & a 3.2 facelift elite est for wafting around in (perhaps that'll be two cars i buy from Broocie!!!)
Ultimately manual. I prefer to drive the car not have it drive me.

cant say better.. Thumbs Up!

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Reply #47 - 10. Dec 2009 at 21:54

In fact...... Having commuted in the Westfield for the last couple of days after a long weather-and-maintenance enforced break, I am tempted to say that driving an auto most of the time makes getting back into a manual even more satisfying.. Wink

Kind of a special treat where previously it was a chore.

.. and by 'eck does it shift when the air's cold like this. Cheesy

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Reply #48 - 10. Dec 2009 at 22:17

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first? Roll Eyes

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Reply #49 - 10. Dec 2009 at 22:27

jerry wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 22:17:

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first? Roll Eyes

But never to 60 first Thumbs Up!

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Reply #50 - 10. Dec 2009 at 22:34

Del Boy wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 22:27:

jerry wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 22:17:

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first? Roll Eyes

But never to 60 first Thumbs Up!

well, that is sadly true. The prelude did 0-60 in 6.5 secs so the mig feels a bit sluggish in comparison. On the other hand when Im doing 40 and some git in a Scooby's trying to get right up my backside I have pressed the magic button, floored it and left him behind with his turbo lag Thumbs Up!

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Re: manual or automatic
Reply #51 - 10. Dec 2009 at 22:37

Del Boy wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 22:27:

jerry wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 22:17:

First auto I had was our emina 7seater and it took a bit of getting used to at first (you know, that period when your left foot keeps looking for the clutch), then I got the vtec prelude which was also an auto (though considerably different from the esti!) and I havent looked back. Had I not had the prelude maybe I wouldnt have gone for the mig in auto form but now I'd always go for an autobox as its far more relaxing on longer journeys and in heavier traffic. Only time I miss a manual is on windy country roads where the "s" button doesnt quite cut it. As for the slightly heavier fuel consumption (and brake pad consumption!), I can live with that trade off. Auto gets my vote-oh,by the way, is it just me or do others find theyre also away from the lights first? Roll Eyes

But never to 60 first Thumbs Up!

Depends what you are driving, anyone want to put a Mig up against a Galant auto, given that it is faster than an MX5......and we all know what an MX5 will do to a Mig... Cheesy

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smoothomega Omega Knight Offline 2002 2.2DTI CDX, Posts: 1274 Woodhouse, Leicestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 Omega 2.2DTI CDX	Re: manual or automatic Reply #52 - 10. Dec 2009 at 23:32 Big car, an auto, small a manual
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Vamps Omega King Offline Flying Tonight, so Be Prepared. Posts: 16571 Bishop Middleham, Co Durham. Gender: Drives: 2.0L Auto Estate & 2.2 CD Auto Saloon	Re: manual or automatic Reply #53 - 11. Dec 2009 at 00:10 smoothomega wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 23:32: Big car, an auto, small a manual I would agree with that.......
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Re: manual or automatic
Reply #54 - 11. Dec 2009 at 00:23

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either.

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Reply #55 - 11. Dec 2009 at 00:28

chrisgixer wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 00:23:

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either.

You were not at the York Meet then...... Roll Eyes

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Re: manual or automatic
Reply #56 - 11. Dec 2009 at 01:28

Vamps wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 00:28:

chrisgixer wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 00:23:

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

So, to be clear,
any auto v manual? Manual all day long.
Omega manual v auto. Auto all day long.

And yes, i do find the auto is first away from the lights, while a manual is still looking for biting point. And being a 3.2 not much beets it to 60 either.

You were not at the York Meet then...... Roll Eyes

Did you see me there?..... You seem unsure. Where you there?

I must be on the bus again. As said "NOT MUCH"

Mini cooper S's do by the way. Well, only one, driven by an attractive blonde girl.

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Reply #57 - 11. Dec 2009 at 15:59

chrisgixer wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 00:23:

hmmm, are we talking any auto or manual? Not really fair on the omega auto to include any old piece of crap auto you ever drove. There are some really really pants auto boxs about. Multi clutch flappy paddles a side, the omega auto is one of the most refined i've driven.

I've driven autos on and off for nearly 40 years, and I would agree with that. As I said before, you can just leave it alone to get on with the job.

I haven't driven any very expensive or fancy cars, so I can't really compare, but does anyone on here know of any better auto boxes?

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pembroke Junior Member Offline Posts: 126 Suffolk Gender: Drives: X-Reg 2.5 OMEGA CDX	Re: manual or automatic Reply #58 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:23 When I was 22 I drove a Cheverolet Camero with a 2.8 litre V6 and a manual gearbox. I lived in Oregon at the time and quite a few of my friends had Trans Ams, Cameros and Mustangs. Mine was always quicker that the V6 autos but no match for the V8's
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Pitchfork Omega Baron Offline Barndances & Morris Posts: 2493 Tadley (near Basingrad) Gender: Drives: 2006 Citroen C5 Diesel Estate	Re: manual or automatic Reply #59 - 11. Dec 2009 at 17:12 Cannot see the point in wasting energy moving a gear stick about
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