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Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by glowworm, Jun 22, 2011.

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  1. Jun 22, 2011 #1
    glowworm

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

    TinSnips Polish all the things...

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    Manual.

    No, I'm not biased.
     
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    fuzzy2308

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    yes, I'm not biased.
     
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    astroham

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

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    Manual, no question!
     
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    Fekason

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    Manual for sure!

    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.
     
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    glowworm

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    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 ..
     
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    TinSnips

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    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).
     
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    RUF-60L

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    haters gonna hate! :p
     
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    Auto, just cause i drive alot in city traffic...
     
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    vliezy_vyss

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    manual for sure
     
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    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.
     
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    m1lky

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    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?
     
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    Big_Simmo

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

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

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

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    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
     
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    HUX 90

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    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.
     
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