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Why Automatic
Shadow2198
 

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Post: #1
Why Automatic

Apologies for my ignorance here or if this has been discussed before, but looking at the poll in this forum it seems the majority of you have gone for the Automatic version of the relevant derivative.

I just wondered why that is? I understand you are all from verious countries but I notice that a lot of the UK users (where Manual cars are more popular) are still going for automatic.

I've driven automatics in the US and sure thats great but aren't they less economical and isn't there normally a desire to have more control with the gear changing (I'm no Jeremy Clarkson but wondered whether the driving purists out there preferred this control?).

Just wondering whether I'm missing a trick and should be going for the automatic (possibly easier/more relaxing drive) or manual (more control?!?)

Sorry for the long winded question!
14-10-2011 02:48pm
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griff
 

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Post: #2
RE: Why Automatic

Interesting question.
I've gone for auto for a number of reasons.
1. Modern autos actually can work out more economic than a manual in terms of fuel consumption
2. I drive a lot in contested traffic so they are easier and more pleasurable to drive.
3. With flappy paddles and manual hold an auto box can be driven as a manual and actually can change gear faster than a manual box.

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14-10-2011 02:59pm
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evoqueboy
 

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Post: #3
RE: Why Automatic

The auto is also faster to 60 than a manual!
14-10-2011 03:40pm
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mywillia
 

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Location: west yorkshire
Post: #4
RE: Why Automatic

I'm a seasoned automatic guy but this time I've gone for the manual for several reasons
  1. I don't like the rotary selector of the new JLR auto
  2. The manual is lower emissions meaning cheaper RFL
  3. I like to hold onto something!
  4. Supposed better economy of the manual
  5. £1k saved

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14-10-2011 03:44pm
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GibEvoque
 

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Post: #5
RE: Why Automatic

First time i have bought an auto, but with the rre i am looking for a more relaxed riving experience, as it is a family car, and i have a young daughter, so the boy racer days are over.

In addition the other reasons may be similar to others, i do a lot of driving in congested conditions which means changing gear all the time is tiresome. Additionally in my current car if i go into the mountain roads, i have a lot of pain in my left knee with the constant changes between 2nd, 3rd and 4th, which left me in no doubt that i should go for the auto, even though costs £1700.

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14-10-2011 03:50pm
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mk82
 

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Post: #6
RE: Why Automatic

It is faster than the manualSmile

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14-10-2011 03:55pm
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XFullFatTim
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RE: Why Automatic

It's a Range Rover, it should be an automatic......................

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14-10-2011 03:59pm
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doug
 

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RE: Why Automatic

All ready been said but for me

1 sec faster & it's a Range Rover

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14-10-2011 04:05pm
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ytshome
 

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Post: #9
RE: Why Automatic

(14-10-2011 03:59pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  It's a Range Rover, it should be an automatic......................

Exactly!

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14-10-2011 04:06pm
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evoqueboy
 

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Post: #10
RE: Why Automatic

Guys it must be noted that the top speed of the manual is more than the auto but how many guys are ever gonna be thrashing the nuts off their cars!
14-10-2011 04:11pm
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