FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Automatic cars
Automatic cars
Jump to: Newest in thread
 |
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though 
Test run in the morning  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
What about people with disabilities? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning
What about people with disabilities? "
That's a valid point
Id appreciate them buying automatics that don't break |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *uffnsmovCouple
over a year ago
Leeds/Wakefield |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
Just plant your left foot on the foot rest and concentrate.
And if it isn't a 7g-tronic, steptronic, DSG or S-tronic. Don't buy it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *uffnsmovCouple
over a year ago
Leeds/Wakefield |
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP "
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP "
Thank you for the advice |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
I’ve got an automatic , because I have |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs "
As I said, not that the manufacturer were producing at the time that would fit into the chassis (BMW E92) |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
You don't like automatics then ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
As someone who used to rein company drivers and have driven all sorts of high performance cars it used to amaze me the number of people who used to come out with that statement
Then you take them on a country lane and they hardly ever change gear,
They don't change to overtake they dont change when they slow down
nut the Auto does |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning You don't like automatics then ? "
I like the making money part |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
It is also interesting that Bentley did not produce a manual since the fifty's and modern Automatics have improved vastly with the exception of the Awful
cvt or whatever it was called |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Wouldn't buy a manual ever again, and in not too long doubt many manufacturers will make them. All high end cars use a form of auto (dual clutch or torque converter) they are better on fuel, better to drive, faster, and more reliable. Simple. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I quite like my auto quashqi it has the option for manual change but there's no point unless u want to thrash it around, and the auto change is so smooth on it compaired to the old autos that I have driven no jolt at all as it changes. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs "
Not true, most very high power cars are autos, almost all drag cars are auto, all high performance 'sports' cars are auto.
They can be built to much higher tolerance as they don't have a dimwit trying to change gears in them. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs
Not true, most very high power cars are autos, almost all drag cars are auto, all high performance 'sports' cars are auto.
They can be built to much higher tolerance as they don't have a dimwit trying to change gears in them. "
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
My new car is an electric so doesn’t need gears. Should these be banned too? Lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I have an automatic car, Mercedes an SL55 Supercharged V8. Its my mid life crisis fast as fook car 
I have a really nice cock "
Yeah you and most of the men on fab apparently  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy "
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort "
That’s only when I’m riding a man, not a car  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort
That’s only when I’m riding a man, not a car "
Maybe find that out 1 day who knows |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I can and do drive both, but prefer my auto.
Driving is just a chore and a method of getting from a to b. The easier that chore is the better, so I really don't understand why anyone would want to make it more effort. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I have an automatic car, Mercedes an SL55 Supercharged V8. Its my mid life crisis fast as fook car
I have a really nice cock
Yeah you and most of the men on fab apparently "
There's no apparently in it, I know beyond any shadow of doubt how magnicantly special I am |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I have an automatic car, Mercedes an SL55 Supercharged V8. Its my mid life crisis fast as fook car
I have a really nice cock
Yeah you and most of the men on fab apparently
There's no apparently in it, I know beyond any shadow of doubt how magnicantly special I am "
Hmmm, I wonder if my complete lack of interest in your "same as all the others" cock would conflict with your delusions of self? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I have an automatic car, Mercedes an SL55 Supercharged V8. Its my mid life crisis fast as fook car
I have a really nice cock
Yeah you and most of the men on fab apparently
There's no apparently in it, I know beyond any shadow of doubt how magnicantly special I am
Hmmm, I wonder if my complete lack of interest in your "same as all the others" cock would conflict with your delusions of self?"
Not all are believers and that's just a part of life I guess
No conflict here |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort
That’s only when I’m riding a man, not a car
Maybe find that out 1 day who knows "
Except you insulted her as an auto driver ... so unlikely lol. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort
That’s only when I’m riding a man, not a car
Maybe find that out 1 day who knows
Except you insulted her as an auto driver ... so unlikely lol. "
Wasn't meant as an insult, just light humour |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
My mum drives an automatic, she's got a dodgey knee and can't push the clutch in. They make you a very lazy and therefore bad driver. I personally don't like most of them because of this. They do however have a place. Also I've got a wonderful cock. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Some makes of car are awful in their manual form. Fact. I find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and end up looking like socks.
You need to be pleased op that my phone auto corrected me there.  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Some makes of car are awful in their manual form. Fact. I find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and end up looking like socks.
You need to be pleased op that my phone auto corrected me there. "
You find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and fail ?
Have you really just openly admitted to such a despicable attitude ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"My mum drives an automatic, she's got a dodgey knee and can't push the clutch in. They make you a very lazy and therefore bad driver. I personally don't like most of them because of this. They do however have a place. Also I've got a wonderful cock. "
if you're a lazy driver an automatic doesn't make you that way. It's a great excuse though. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs :-
Car with most torque = electric = ludicrous speed mode on my Tesla but only available in Auto... I think the world has moved on |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I had to get my last car in automatic as it wasn’t available in a manual at the time. I always drive manuals before.
Now I love driving a automatic. It’s just so easy
And there was me thinking fabs all about effort
That’s only when I’m riding a man, not a car
Maybe find that out 1 day who knows
Except you insulted her as an auto driver ... so unlikely lol.
Wasn't meant as an insult, just light humour "
Too late, hole dug ... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Some makes of car are awful in their manual form. Fact. I find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and end up looking like socks.
You need to be pleased op that my phone auto corrected me there.
You find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and fail ?
Have you really just openly admitted to such a despicable attitude ? "
I'm amused by those that think they are superior and turn out not to be |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Some makes of car are awful in their manual form. Fact. I find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and end up looking like socks.
You need to be pleased op that my phone auto corrected me there.
You find it hilarious when people try to better themselves and fail ?
Have you really just openly admitted to such a despicable attitude ?
I'm amused by those that think they are superior and turn out not to be"
I read what you wrote and it didn't say that at all
What you wrote is horrible, shocked really really shocked |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I passed my manual driving test and then bought a automatic, would never drive a manual again. 3 years later and Dominique is still driving like a dream. Choose your autos better |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I passed my manual driving test and then bought a automatic, would never drive a manual again. 3 years later and Dominique is still driving like a dream. Choose your autos better "
I don't own 1, iv just fixed 1 |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Hahahahaaa yeah because all automatics are slow.
Mine only came in an auto as the manufacturer at the time didn't make a manual that would fit into the chassis that could handle the torque.
Also, you do know that all modern Bugatti's are equipped with a type of automatic gearbox as are Maclarens and most Ferrari's.
I think you need to go back to college and re-sit your mechanics day release course OP
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs "
Do they? I’m trying to run 1000hp on the road (LS v8 turbo) and easily break manual T56 ‘boxes. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
OK, but what about those people who, like me, have had automatic Company Cars?
I'd two in part of my career, even though I learnt to drive and pass my Test on a Manual Car.
Given the choice, I'd have an automatic car each time.
Plus, to extend your argument to other vehicles, for example, look at today's modern bus fleets. They are virtually all with Automatic gearboxes.
Thus, are you saying they should be taken off the road? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning
OK, but what about those people who, like me, have had automatic Company Cars?
I'd two in part of my career, even though I learnt to drive and pass my Test on a Manual Car.
Given the choice, I'd have an automatic car each time.
Plus, to extend your argument to other vehicles, for example, look at today's modern bus fleets. They are virtually all with Automatic gearboxes.
Thus, are you saying they should be taken off the road?"
They should all be made by DAF |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I only have an automatic licence. I see no need for gears "
Me too - unless you are driving a juggernaut or a formula 1 car I don’t understand why anyone would want to change gears - especially if you do most of your driving in 30mph areas. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"My mum drives an automatic, she's got a dodgey knee and can't push the clutch in. They make you a very lazy and therefore bad driver. I personally don't like most of them because of this. They do however have a place. Also I've got a wonderful cock. "
They don’t make you lazy - they allow you to give your full attention to the road and traffic. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
Totally wrong.... sorry I had an automatic for a couple of years and I loved it.... it’s just nice easy driving in later years xxx |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *luttTV/TS
over a year ago
Duns |
"
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs :-
Car with most torque = electric = ludicrous speed mode on my Tesla but only available in Auto... I think the world has moved on"
Teslas aren’t auto, they only have one gear ratio. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight "
The chemist and the doctors. Jesus. I try to avoid you but sometimes I just can’t.
I don’t get how other people can’t see what I see. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight
The chemist and the doctors. Jesus. I try to avoid you but sometimes I just can’t.
I don’t get how other people can’t see what I see. "
What do you see, obviously they'd be people visiting family etc and chemist and doctors was nearly an important example |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Back in the day (80's) I was very anti autos - but to be fair I had some bad experiences (owned a rover SD1 in an auto!)
they were pretty shit back then, clunky to drive, poor Performance, uneconomical & unreliable & expensive when things went wrong.....
However times change & with work over the last 8 years I've had 2 or 3 hire cars a week - there aren't many makes, models, variants I haven't driven & I hate to admit it but the performance & fuel economy of modern autos is pretty impressive - almost unnoticeable compared to like for like manuals,
I currently have two cars - both manuals but as I have a fucked left ankle, knee & hip when the time comes my next truck is going to be an auto - but not an SD1!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight
The chemist and the doctors. Jesus. I try to avoid you but sometimes I just can’t.
I don’t get how other people can’t see what I see. "
As for avoiding me that is purely and ultimately your choice, it's not my fault you don't have a grip on your temptation levels |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
I have an auto Mitsubishi Outlander. For a big diesel, I get 40+ mpg out of it, and it's quite quick off the mark, too. I always left-foot brake when driving an auto, as I don't like my left foot sitting there doing nothing. I can also brake late into corners and accelerate out of them whilst still braking. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight "
I don't think anyone has taken offence, I just think people are fed up with the way you make a strongly worded statement and rather than listen to anyone else's opinions you make fun of them, ignore them or just repeat your opinion as if it's fact.
That is not how decent conversations are held, it's just how to annoy people.
I can't help thinking that that is why you do it and that you just like trolling.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I have a automatic subaru Forester turbo great for getting all my camping gear in, as I have osteoarthritis in my left foot if I drive a manual I end up in pain and on painkillers. Looking to change it when I sell the house |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I actually passed my driving test six weeks after my seventeenth birthday, and then took another one some time later for manual cars. It was very handy because passing a driving test in an automatic was a piece of piss. I have subsequently been told by a driving examiner that most of them don't particularly like people who are qualified to drive automatic, and then sit a manual test because, unless they do something drastically wrong involving the use of the gears, it's very difficult to fail someone who can jump out of a Fiesta, and roar off in an automatic jag. Plus of course, automatic gives you a free hand for tweaking nipples, stroking thighs, and getting your lady so wet that you just have to get a convenient pull in off the road. GOD bless the automatic gearbox! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I actually passed my driving test six weeks after my seventeenth birthday, and then took another one some time later for manual cars. It was very handy because passing a driving test in an automatic was a piece of piss. I have subsequently been told by a driving examiner that most of them don't particularly like people who are qualified to drive automatic, and then sit a manual test because, unless they do something drastically wrong involving the use of the gears, it's very difficult to fail someone who can jump out of a Fiesta, and roar off in an automatic jag. Plus of course, automatic gives you a free hand for tweaking nipples, stroking thighs, and getting your lady so wet that you just have to get a convenient pull in off the road. GOD bless the automatic gearbox!"
There's also the advantage of no pesky gear changing when receiving a BJ. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I actually passed my driving test six weeks after my seventeenth birthday, and then took another one some time later for manual cars. It was very handy because passing a driving test in an automatic was a piece of piss. I have subsequently been told by a driving examiner that most of them don't particularly like people who are qualified to drive automatic, and then sit a manual test because, unless they do something drastically wrong involving the use of the gears, it's very difficult to fail someone who can jump out of a Fiesta, and roar off in an automatic jag. Plus of course, automatic gives you a free hand for tweaking nipples, stroking thighs, and getting your lady so wet that you just have to get a convenient pull in off the road. GOD bless the automatic gearbox!
There's also the advantage of no pesky gear changing when receiving a BJ. "
Great minds think alike! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning (thumb"
Torque converter and planetary transmissions can handle far more torque than conventional frictional engaged and helical cut manual gearboxes.
Hence why the most modern performance cars now come with auto set ups.
Then there is the full electric argument lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
It's reasonable to have drivers to be fully able to drive the car that they're in, before putting themselves and others at risk. If you're not safe to be driving, just don't drive.
As fully autonomous vehicles get onto our roads, the driving will be done less by poor drivers and more by the system intelligence. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight
I don't think anyone has taken offence, I just think people are fed up with the way you make a strongly worded statement and rather than listen to anyone else's opinions you make fun of them, ignore them or just repeat your opinion as if it's fact.
That is not how decent conversations are held, it's just how to annoy people.
I can't help thinking that that is why you do it and that you just like trolling.
"
This happens everyday by multiple users
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It's actually crazy how so many have taken offense
, the only thing worth reading so far was the comment about disabled folk, ye let them keep there means of getting to and from the chemist and doctors of course but by Christ there's some snapping going on tonight
I don't think anyone has taken offence, I just think people are fed up with the way you make a strongly worded statement and rather than listen to anyone else's opinions you make fun of them, ignore them or just repeat your opinion as if it's fact.
That is not how decent conversations are held, it's just how to annoy people.
I can't help thinking that that is why you do it and that you just like trolling.
"
It's always a bit crass to define and vilify people by the car they drive, the newspaper they read, the colour they like, the music they enjoy, their age, race, nationality etc. It's the sort of thinking that creates division and we know where that can lead. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Anyone who has had to sit on the M25 or M6 in a manual car should try it and then see what their preference is.
Personally I have a semi-automatic but when we're all electric this conversation is irrelevant. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning "
Actually… most cars in the world are automatic.. not manual
And I think I’d rather have one less thing to worry about and concentrate on the road rather than having to mes round with a stick!!
Also from a reliability point of view automatic have less that can go wrong with them and are therefore more reliable….
But heck… you keep being a Luddite and keep your hand occupied  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Nothing wrong with auto.
You may as well get used to it as they are getting more popular, especially as all electric cars are auto. "
My next car is likely to be the baby Tesla… or if I can stretch then maybe a model y… I don’t get why people who drive manual are against those who want one less thing to worry about when driving |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
It's usually boy racers and aggressive middle aged drivers that moan about automatics but happy to have power windows, steering and air conditioning installed. What is about changing gears that give them a hard on? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"
Manuals handle far more torque than auto boxs :-
Car with most torque = electric = ludicrous speed mode on my Tesla but only available in Auto... I think the world has moved on"
It still has a gearbox in the motors, just not a variable ratio box. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning
Actually… most cars in the world are automatic.. not manual
And I think I’d rather have one less thing to worry about and concentrate on the road rather than having to mes round with a stick!!
Also from a reliability point of view automatic have less that can go wrong with them and are therefore more reliable….
But heck… you keep being a Luddite and keep your hand occupied "
As far as reliability goes, I think that you’ll find that there is much, much more that can go wrong. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Unfortunately my car is not available with a manuel gearbox, mercedes only do the c63 with a 9 speed auto  but I seriously doubt I could Change gears as quickly as the car does |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
The worst automatic gearbox’s have to be the awfully slow and unreliable smg units fitted to BMWs in the early to mid 2000s the e46 m3 manual was far better to drive and the less said about the e60m5 smg the better and the vanos issue and the rod bearings that’s what happens when the bean counters get involved and shove the engineers out the way but that v10 lump was epic it showed Amg that to get big power you didn’t need turbos or superchargers |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Ask anyone that travels through any busy city in stop start traffic.
The auto wins hands down.
We have 5 cars, 2 autos, 2 manuals and a tiptronic, which can be driven in manual or auto.
Prefer the autos, but as long as its in a modern car.
Now old cars, then that's a different story. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"OP go take a test drive in a Tesla model 3 performance and then report back here
I wouldn't class an electric as an auto.
It’s not a manual "
It's not an anything, let's be honest, boredom in a car form. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"OP go take a test drive in a Tesla model 3 performance and then report back here
I wouldn't class an electric as an auto.
It’s not a manual
It's not an anything, let's be honest, boredom in a car form."
I’m assuming you’ve driven one then? I’m my opinion it’s far from boring. We all have different likes and dislikes |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I think for every day driving around town and motorways then automatic is perfect but when your out driving bendy B roads in something that weighs less than 500kgs I’d stick to moving my shiny gear knob around . |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I think for every day driving around town and motorways then automatic is perfect but when your out driving bendy B roads in something that weighs less than 500kgs I’d stick to moving my shiny gear knob around . "
Balancing and positioning the car by using the torque and power of the engine doesn’t really work with auto does it.
Just when you’ve got it set up it goes and changes gear on you |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *inBleuMan
over a year ago
Sunny Yorkshire |
I’m sure that manual boxes are excellent for showing off your manual skills on a racetrack...
On real roads it’s not getting you anywhere faster and just something to relieve the tedium of congestion and keeping your license.
I have a rather large American toy with a rather large engine and auto box... love the easy torquey drive, soul warming burble and kick down punch.
Just give me cheaper fuel... pleeease! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Should be illegal
No-one should be owning an automatic
If you can't drive a manual then invest in a push bike not a piece of shit that more often than not gives you a fucken bad head
I got there in the end though
Test run in the morning
What about people with disabilities? "
I had my manual adapted so I could continue to drive it, instead of buying an auto but that's because it actually worked out cheaper. I have a hand operated clutch (Google duck clutch). It's brilliant - all cars should have one!
I hire autos on holiday etc because obviously I can't get hand operated manuals. I prefer the adapted manual by a country mile though.
But yes, some people with disabilities need autos. Like my FWB (below knee amputee). He doesn't have a left foot/lower leg so drives an auto. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"OP go take a test drive in a Tesla model 3 performance and then report back here
I wouldn't class an electric as an auto.
It’s not a manual
It's not an anything, let's be honest, boredom in a car form."
I'm as above.
Yes they're fast, not much faster than either of mine though, however, they are soulless to drive in my opinion. Driven a few just to see what they were about and not for me. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I'd have a good automatic any day over a manual, but they need matching with a torquey engine to get the best from them.
The 7 speed automatic gearbox on my old Merc CLK 320 CDI was excellent, but the engine complimented it nicely, whereas something like an automatic on shopping cart engines like a 1.4 or 1.6 is a woeful experience. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
Oh my gosh aren't you just the dream 
) 
