mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
It always amazes me that so many people are so anti auto boxes.....they may be the same people who wish they could still buy twin tub washing machines or complain that power steering has removed the "feel of the road"!
A few years ago when most auto boxes were 3 speed jobbies with torque converters impacting on their efficiency and reliability, I would agree that they were not the best option, but new dual clutch boxes running 5 or 6 gears are a different proposition.
I liked automatics years ago - but since my shoulders deteriorated they have become a necessity for me.
The remarks about loss of control when cornering due to being in the wrong gear do not mirror my experience. Years ago when we were taught to use engine braking that might have been the case - but modern driving advice is to slow down using the brakes and in an automatic the driver can keep both hands on the wheel. Correct advice is to brake prior to entering the bend and then to keep the engine so it is just pulling round the bend - and an auto does that just fine.
For those that enjoy all that clutch and stick work you're welcome to it!
A few years ago when most auto boxes were 3 speed jobbies with torque converters impacting on their efficiency and reliability, I would agree that they were not the best option, but new dual clutch boxes running 5 or 6 gears are a different proposition.
I liked automatics years ago - but since my shoulders deteriorated they have become a necessity for me.
The remarks about loss of control when cornering due to being in the wrong gear do not mirror my experience. Years ago when we were taught to use engine braking that might have been the case - but modern driving advice is to slow down using the brakes and in an automatic the driver can keep both hands on the wheel. Correct advice is to brake prior to entering the bend and then to keep the engine so it is just pulling round the bend - and an auto does that just fine.
For those that enjoy all that clutch and stick work you're welcome to it!