Auto Vs Manual

[Crusty]

Hi all,

Sorry if this has already been posted but I did some searching and didn't find what I was after. I'm in the market for either a VYII Calais LS1 with Leather or a VYII SS with Leather and Manual, however it is damn hard to find a Manual SS let alone one with leather and I'm thinking of caving on the Manual requirement. Obviously Calais doesn't come in Manual so I'm OK with that but I just felt that an Auto SS wasn't as "sporty", can you SS owners out there please let me know what your experience's have been.

Thanks :)

[HSVDKB]

It has been done to death previously mate but the consensus seems to be Auto if you want to get serious about your quarter mile times or you do a lot of stop start heavey traffic driving. Everywhere else a Manual will enhance the driving experience!

[Crusty]

It has been done to death previously mate but the consensus seems to be Auto if you want to get serious about your quarter mile times or you do a lot of stop start heavey traffic driving. Everywhere else a Manual will enhance the driving experience!

I figured it had been but my searches obviously weren't for the right words because I just kept coming up with threads that had nothing to do with it, I'll try some more searches.

Thanks

[RED R8]

Don't bother searching just buy a manual and get a ripshift.

[Crusty]

I think A Mod needs to get rid of this, I've just realised how many times people have discussed this same topic, sorry guy's I'll be more efficient at searching next time.

[GTO_]

Manual all the way mate :driving:

[legalis]

Im a big fan of the Auto. The M6 is like changing a truck's gear, IMO

[kayman]

thats why u get a ripshift installed!

[SS_Fury]

auto, stallie, edit to clear up the shifts and ya laughin

[Ghosn]

Im a manual guy, love changing gears BUT come the 6speed auto for the VE and I might just be converted.

[vxls1fun]

auto or manual, as long as its got a gen3 your still gonna have a ball:burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :6bow:

[Crusty]

auto or manual, as long as its got a gen3 your still gonna have a ball:burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :6bow:

Haha an excellent point you have! ;)

[Dane VN V8]

I have had my VX SS Series 2 A4 for ten months and let me tell you I am so bored of it, its not funny. I have learnt to drive manual and now I just think if my VX was manual how much more fun it would be to drive :burnout: . I am selling my VX due to it being a auto and I wish to get a Monaro M6 so it will be another world to me. I would say Manual all the way with a ripshift.

Dane.

[kayman]

I have had my VX SS Series 2 A4 for ten months and let me tell you I am so bored of it, its not funny. I have learnt to drive manual and now I just think if my VX was manual how much more fun it would be to drive :burnout: . I am selling my VX due to it being a auto and I wish to get a Monaro M6 so it will be another world to me. I would say Manual all the way with a ripshift.

Dane.

Lucky you're in sydney, otherwise youd be looking at the same cars as me :P

[CHEFAI]

Gen3 Manual.....mmmmm hehe they are pretty rare for the VY's but have a look @ the auctions

[BIG V]

Not this again, :rolleyes:

But while I'm here, Manual rules. I got rid of my VY SS A4 because of the lack of driving pleasure, heavy traffic, light traffic I still love it.

Dont settle on your second choice, hopefully an M6 will come up for you.

Good luck.

[markone2]

I have had my VX SS Series 2 A4 for ten months and let me tell you I am so bored of it, its not funny. I have learnt to drive manual and now I just think if my VX was manual how much more fun it would be to drive :burnout: . I am selling my VX due to it being a auto and I wish to get a Monaro M6 so it will be another world to me. I would say Manual all the way with a ripshift.

Dane.


Should have swapped places.:D I just sold a rip shift M6 Monaro....and was a happy chappie indeed upon returning to the easy drive A4 SV8 with instant response at any speed...an 11 second A4 is a hard habit to kick...should try it sometime ;)


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[Dane VN V8]

:p
Should have swapped places.:D I just sold a rip shift M6 Monaro....and was a happy chappie indeed upon returning to the easy drive A4 SV8 with instant response at any speed...an 11 second A4 is a hard habit to kick...should try it sometime ;)


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:p I wish I could and one day I wish to with a GenTT but it may be in a manual (Most likely wont even get 11's because I will take off like miss daisy or burn my clutch out :D )

[Darkrayne]

why is it so much harder to find a manual these days lol.. you look through internet sales online and 85% are auto! lol..

[Crusty]

why is it so much harder to find a manual these days lol.. you look through internet sales online and 85% are auto! lol..

Specially since more manual monaro's were produced, you'd think you'd find more manual ones for sale... apparently not :demon:

[brettarmst]

I love my manual except for the ocassional peak hour traffic clutch workout.

Only thing I have worked out is that you cannot eat maccas in a manual.

[AnthonyP]

Only thing I have worked out is that you cannot eat maccas in a manual.

Main reason i have always owned autos :D
I eat lots of maccas :D and am one lazy shit :wave: