First drive of an Automatic today, not really impressed

Desmo

Having thought about my earlier comments, now I've gone electric, I don't think I'd want to go back to an auto

IronGiant

A different league altogether

Ned Senior

Didn’t see some of these posts got mine back and it was lovely to be back on manual...... I would like a 2 litre engine next car change though haha but hey the 1.5 does do the job........ They fitted a new Engine Stabiliser Mount aswell which has cured a slight judder on moving off in first and going into 2nd gears

Ned Senior

Next time I change cars I might try an auto for the contract term see how do I feel using one for an extended term....... might even rent one for a week instead

mikes48

It's all right for you - your car hasn't even got a gearbox

delanoster

I recently test drove a Fiat 500x with a 9 speed auto box! I didn't see it go above 7th gear though.

Ned Senior

What is towing like with the auto???

mij

My wife complained when I first switched to an automatic car, so I got her a mangle and a washboard

mjn

Mercedes have a 10 speed.

The 8 speed box in BMW is lovely.

Yes, i drove a M3 with a 7 speed DCT and even at over 100mph i was still in 4th

But for people with a 6 speed auto in a BMW you can have it remapped for faster changes using xHp and an Android tablet / phone.

IronGiant

Very pleasant.  With a heavy van and a gradient driving a manual, you know you're going to have to change down at some point, but judging the optimum time to do it can get a bit stressful.  The auto box decides for you   Oh, and of course hill starts are a doddle.