Do you prefer driving an automatic or manual car?

[ghaye]

When commuting from A to B = automatic.
When driving = manual!!

 

[Sinbad]

what is this gearbox thing?

 

[Lupus]

let me ask a question here, are AMT Autos the same or better than regular torque converter autos,
I mean in the small car segment Vitz/Celerio you get many AMT but not so many Torque converter small cars

is that better/worse?

AMT sucks

 

[Lupus]

what is this gearbox thing?

Back in your savage days here in South Africa, it was that stick thing in the middle of the console.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I don't see any reason to drive a manual unless you're driving on a track. Driving on public roads is just so much more enjoyable in an automatic.

 

[HAL 9000]

let me ask a question here, are AMT Autos the same or better than regular torque converter autos,
I mean in the small car segment Vitz/Celerio you get many AMT but not so many Torque converter small cars

is that better/worse?

AMT is just a robotised manual gearbox where the operation of the clutch is handled by a electronic control unit (ECU) and mechanical linkage, instead of the normal clutch pedal & gear lever - so it works better if you lift off the throttle slightly as it changes gears, just like you would in a normal manual, to prevent any jerkiness & 'neck-breaker' whiplash during gear changes.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

AMT is just a robotised manual gearbox where the operation of the clutch is handled by a control unit and mechanical linkage, instead of the normal clutch pedal & gear lever - so it works better if you lift off the throttle slightly as it changes gears, just like you would in a normal manual, to prevent any jerkiness & 'neck-breaker' whiplash during gear changes.

so why is it so hated as compared to a Normal auto then? is it cause you drive it almost like a manual?
and not put your foot on the Gas and keep it there like you normally wouldn't in a manual.

im just trying to understand it, as some tiptronic gearboxes act the same, or dont they?

 

[Xtm]

Prefer Auto but manual gives quick driving response.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

Once you hit 50 Auto is so much nicer. Im way overdue

 

[My_King]

Sharing the roads with people who can't drive... automatic all the way.

 

[Lupus]

so why is it so hated as compared to a Normal auto then? is it cause you drive it almost like a manual?
and not put your foot on the Gas and keep it there like you normally wouldn't in a manual.

im just trying to understand it, as some tiptronic gearboxes act the same, or dont they?

Cause of the fact that you still kinda need to time the changes.

 

[dj_jyno]

there can only be one
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JLR product? If so, you already have the best non-manual gearbox in the business there.

 

[dj_jyno]

Personally I love manual, but the Jaguar XF was only released with a torque converter auto, so that's what I have.

It really depends on the application, and if not manual:
Heavy traffic? Torque converter auto
Fast shifting and manual-like efficiency? Dual clutch auto

 

[karnuffel]

Are you guys also finding that auto is heavier on fuel compared to manual?

 

[airborne]

Auto FTW everytime and especially in urban traffic.
Manual is for play time when you have something with a decent engine...

 

[TheMark]

Either would be fine for me

 

[Lupus]

Are you guys also finding that auto is heavier on fuel compared to manual?

Yeah it does seem to be the case

 

[PaulKempTheSecond]

PDK>Auto>Manual

 

[AstroTurf]

Auto is my preference but don't mind driving manual.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

AMT is just a robotised manual gearbox where the operation of the clutch is handled by a electronic control unit (ECU) and mechanical linkage, instead of the normal clutch pedal & gear lever - so it works better if you lift off the throttle slightly as it changes gears, just like you would in a normal manual, to prevent any jerkiness & 'neck-breaker' whiplash during gear changes.

Cars that have that schitty gearbox are barely fast enough to overtake an ice-cream cart, let alone give you whiplash...