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Originally Posted by Math
Why would you say that? I think every car should work well with a manual, no..? Or maybe you just don't know how to drive one?  -just kidding  -
Where did you test drive the 125d with MT? Was it in Bornem? Cause I think my dealer told me they only have the one there that I test drove.. |
This is my 4th car and my first auto, so I know how to drive stick ;-)
I drove a 125d MT they had at Bornem, it was a EB with full M-Performance.
If you're pushing it, the manual needs too much attention. I prefer to be able to focus on the road and what's happening with the car than having to waste time shifting gears. Maybe it was because of the M-Performance gear knob which is an extremely short and small gear knob. Also, I drive about 600km/week and a great part of that in heavy traffic so I prefer an automatic when I'm in the traffic jams.
The automatic shifts faster than you can with the manual. Fuel consumption is lower because you have 8 gears in stead of 6. Gear shifting in Sport and Sport+ is swift and correct.
Nothing to hate about the auto box, even though I was a manual lover