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hey Dazz, i would wait see how reliable the 6 speed auto is. i still prefer manual if your planing on keeping the car long term as much easier to rebuild a manual than an Auto . also higher gearing would be good in Europe but here in Australia our speed limit too low to need it. plus taller gears excelerate slower less responcive and manual needs more down shifts.
Don't worry John.. I would always go the manual where I have a choice. More fun to drive, cheaper purchase price in most cases, more responsive and generally more economical. I can't really see the fascination with the Auto in OZ
Of course there are those drivers who must play with their sticks and shuffle their feet while driving and apparently derive great enjoyment from this
Quote from: 847563 on May 12, 2012, 00:57:02Of course there are those drivers who must play with their sticks and shuffle their feet while driving and apparently derive great enjoyment from thisYes, that's me
It fascinates me the difference between Europe and here in regards to manual and auto rates of use. Over there, 80% of cars are manual whilst here it's the reverse. It's must be a cultural thing.Sadly here in Australia, the lack of demand is killing off manual cars. When I was test driving cars before getting i30, I went to a Volkswagen dealership and asked about a manual Golf. Was told they didn't have any to test drive. I said you can organise one and let me know right? They said no, they rarely get one. They said test drive the DSG, it's the same anyway. That was basically the end of me looking at a Golf.