automatic cars- must have option??
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Spent some time driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo recently. Reminded me how much I hate slushboxes. Was also interesting that the tyres were 225/65s. In the UK/Europe, if you get 225 width tyres they're usually no more than 45 cross-section.
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Originally Posted by carl
Spent some time driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo recently. Reminded me how much I hate slushboxes. Was also interesting that the tyres were 225/65s. In the UK/Europe, if you get 225 width tyres they're usually no more than 45 cross-section.
Modern Euro/Jap boxes are crisper and faster. Mercs new 7 speed auto posts faster times with greater fuel economy than the manual on some varients.
For modern driving in a big saloon give me a auto anyday.
Would still like a manual for trackdays and weekend blast (If you can find a clear road at a weekend)
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Originally Posted by carl
OTOH, I was thinking of buying a Bentley Turbo R, which is a 3-speed auto. Who needs gears when you've got a 6.8-litre turbocharged engine?
Doesn't the Bentley have the rev range of most modern diesels.
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