Buying vfII sv6 ute

[simins]

Hi Every o e I'm pricing up a sv6 ute atm and I was thinking about getting a auto with paddle shifters are they any good? What are your thoughts any ups and downs with them I will have to test drive one for sure if there no good I'll just stick with the good old manual and save a few grand

 

[vongy10]

Why ask when you can test drive one and see for yourself?

 

[mpower]

They don't call them test drives for nothing.

 

[bradles024]

Love the paddle shifters, I was originally going to get a manual then test drove a series 2 auto with the paddle shifters and loved them so bought one.

 

[simins]

Yea they sound good do they shift pretty good I can't wait to test drive although I'm waiting to get my insurance since I rode off my old ute waiting for that's first

 

[bradles024]

In sports mode using the paddle shifters I thought was good, quick up shifts and rev matching on downshifts. In drive it seemed a little lazy but I don't really think that's an issue as it was nice and smooth. If you want to have some fun just put it in sports mode.

 

[Forg]

Have a think about what you're wanting in this car, and obviously go take a test drive.
I've never really understood the enthusiasm for flappy-paddles. I know that they move the gearshift so you don't need to take your hands of the wheel, I know that in combination with a better gearbox than the Commodore one they allow faster changes & better acceleration ... but an auto is still an auto to me (which includes computerised manuals), there's less driver involvement. Great if you're trying to win a race, meh everywhere else.
I can understand the auto aspect if you're sitting in peak-hour traffic for 2.5 hours every single day, particularly if you've got a lot of hills involved in the crawl; but I still preferred being involved, when I had that commute (albeit only for 9 months before moving).