Automatics have better fuel efficiency and are better in the snow, two things that make a big difference here. Lots of models have paddles to change up/down manually.
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Originally posted by kryss View PostAutomatics have better fuel efficiency and are better in the snow, two things that make a big difference here. Lots of models have paddles to change up/down manually.
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Originally posted by fishbowlhead View PostIn some situations I guess. Others not so much. An auto won’t keep in it 3rd round country lanes to keep something with a turbo in its sweet spot, or whatever gear that is on a given car. For daily commute I’m sure an auto is fine for most people.
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Originally posted by fishbowlhead View PostAutos are worse on efficiency in most cases. It’s only the newer more expensive models like a golf r with DSG that are slightly up on mpg over its manual counterpart. But then your paying a premium price on the car anyway so it swings roundabouts.
I would imagine despite the weight penalty an auto is probably more fuel efficient. My car is in fifth by 30mph far faster than I would have run through the gears. The average punter isn’t one of these hyper-milers that do the MPG tests for cars.
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On another note. I saw one of the brand new Mustangs this morning driving around my area.
Ok I’m sold. It’s looks stunning in real life, just lovely lines and really captures the essence of the classics, pics really don’t do them justice. The one I say was a deep burgundy with white racing stripes which really suited it.
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Originally posted by fishbowlhead View PostWhat are you driving to get it into 5th at 30mph? 樂
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Originally posted by fishbowlhead View PostOn another note. I saw one of the brand new Mustangs this morning driving around my area.
Ok I’m sold. It’s looks stunning in real life, just lovely lines and really captures the essence of the classics, pics really don’t do them justice. The one I say was a deep burgundy with white racing stripes which really suited it.
I've never understood British Racing Green.
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