02-03-2013, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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Any manual owners out there?
I currently own a VW Golf R in manual and I'm looking at changing over to a 320d Msport. New job means I am racking up 40,000kms a year, mainly between Newcastle and Sydney on the F3 freeway. I have always owned a manual, but there just doesn't seem to be any around. I don't particularly want to order one without getting some ideas of how they are to drive. Or is the 8 speed good enough too not worry about getting the manual? As a VW owner (faultless reliability from mine. Honest.) I did not get the DSG because of reliability concerns as well as driving enjoyment. |
02-03-2013, 05:29 PM | #2 | |
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You are in a tall gear for a long time anyway, the 8 speed would be perfect for you.
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02-03-2013, 06:24 PM | #3 |
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This is my first Auto car and I don't think I could ever go back to a manual!
The gearbox is amazingly smooth and incredibly responsive when it is called into action. |
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02-07-2013, 06:18 AM | #5 |
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Cant remember but does 320 come with sports auto trans? I'm sure the X320 does have it
Edit: Just confirmed that it does for the sedan, check for the touring. 318d sedan doesnt have sports auto trans |
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