Auto or manual

[glowworm]

I am buying a SV6 series 2 want to know what is better the Auto or manual ?

[TinSnips]

Manual.

No, I'm not biased.

[fuzzy2308]

Manual.

yes, I'm not biased.

[astroham]

Manual

yes, I'm biased ...
although having said that there are some problems with the clutch slipping if being driven hard ...

[colonelbmx]

Manual, no question!

[Fekason]

I have had an SV6 series 1 Manual for the last 2.5 years, and upgraded to a Series II last weekend.

The engine really suits a manual transmission IMHO, and in the Series II, the slightly shorter gearing makes it even better.

I was not intending to upgrade as I was really happy with what I had, but drove the Series II and was most impressed. Was pleasantly surprised to have the trade-in cover what the car owed me, and to get a very good deal on the new car as well.

[glowworm]

Hey thanks for that guys i do want the manual i have always owned manuals but the sale rep was trying to sell me the auto...Yes i agree the series 2 is a very nice car ..

[TinSnips]

in my opinion, the only 'autos' worth having are a VERY good DSG - and even then, that's only if the manual is crap or non-existent (read R35, Fez 458, etc).

[RUF-60L]

haters gonna hate! :P

[IceyAUS]

Auto, just cause i drive alot in city traffic...

[vliezy_vyss]

manual for sure

[316]

Auto....

What's the point of a manual in a big car when you can pretty much lose your license in 2nd gear?

I've driven plenty of manual commodores and HSV's (not mine). I find it kinda pointless. All the cars I've owned though have been small where manual makes more sense.

[m1lky]

Manual is so much fun. Its so nice in a car with a decent amount of torque as opossd to a little 4banger that you always rev the crap out of it. Arguably a little more economical than an auto too.

You can loose your licence in 2nd gear of an auto too. Where's the difference?

[Big_Simmo]

I can only drive a Auto since my accident back in 2009 leaving my left arm useless and I hate it with a passion.

Its not driving unless you are driving in a manual car!

Manual for the WIN!!!!

[python]

+1 Manual.

I test drove both of them and they felt like completely different cars, the auto felt very boring and un-engaging.

[Pete_perth]

Give me a manual anytime. I hate the fact that most times you can only get manual as an option in the bland base model only. But then I guess there is very little market for manual cars with higher spec features.

[captaincupcake]

Give me a manual anytime. I hate the fact that most times you can only get manual as an option in the bland base model only. But then I guess there is very little market for manual cars with higher spec features.

Although it seems very hard to find a manual omega, and easy to find a manual sv6 or ss

[Cameron P]

manual for sure... your not actually driving a car unless it is a manual

[EraserHead]

Auto for sure every time - in a straight line it is probably the same or quicker than the manual. This new 6 speed auto is awesome - virtually the same box as BMW use in their 1 and 3 series..

I couldn't think of driving my morning commute in a manual - would be a dog. You can still drive the auto in manual mode if you really want

[HUX 90]

Auto, every now and then a manual would be more fun but auto is just more practical for everyday driving, that's just my opinion.

[H4Z4RD]

+1 for manual.

For commuting I agree that for most people an auto is a much better option for stop start driving. But for me personally I feel more involved in the process in a manual car.

[WogBoyz]

Another +1 for manual

[Xonar]

It depends on where and how you drive you car...
Short trips, city traffic etc...- auto

Spirited driving, longer trips, frequent weekend cruises etc - Manual

I have auto due to shit sydney traffic and would not even think of manual in this bumper to bumper hell !

[Cameron P]

It depends on where and how you drive you car...
Short trips, city traffic etc...- auto

Spirited driving, longer trips, frequent weekend cruises etc - Manual

I have auto due to shit sydney traffic and would not even think of manual in this bumper to bumper hell !

i drive a manual in the sydney bumper to bumper traffic =S nothing wrong with it

im driving from penrith to the city tomorrow on the m4

[astroham]

Although it seems very hard to find a manual omega, and easy to find a manual sv6 or ss

thats because the 's' and HSV variety are the only ones that are made in manual the only omega you will find is one that someone has done a conversion on