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In Reply to: Autobox: A vs. M? posted by Stan on February 04, 2000 at 15:05:10:
I have to admit I drive 50/50 between automatic and manual mode accept when slowing down, and then I shift into manual and let the v12 support my deceleration. But again, I'm still learning this vehicle and my driving habits will likely evolve.
-davew
: Uh-oh, thanks to Dave, I'll pose another thought and post provoking question:
: Those of you with autoboxes, how do you drive them? In Manual, or Auto? (Sport 3rd or Econo- Drive?).....
: Stan C.
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: i>: I have only just taken delivery of my '96 850ci, so my experience is limited, but I have $.02 on this issue. My preference as I get older (i'm 45) is to go with the tiptronic-like automatics. I find they give me the driving excitment of a stick for the most part without the feet dancing required of a full manual. On the other hand some people just prefer the 'I am in control of this car' feeling that sticks inherently provide. But when I need to make a phone call or drink my coffee in the car, I need one hand free the tiptronic works out great here. My wife has an Audi A4 Avant with the 2.8 in it and it has a manual. Its fun for a while but utimately tiresome to me, especially in traffic. I may not get the ultimate from my v12 but hey I like it just fine.
: : regards, davew
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