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Old Jan 28th, 2007, 11:03   #18
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I have driven both types. I must say that in the autobox of Volvo, its never going to inspire. My preference is Manual anyday. Of course thats the ideal world where I would be the only driver of that car.

But in reality, since others will also be driving the car, then I would say an automatic with a manual box (like DSG in VW) is ideal. Best of both worlds. For the lazy, put in D and drive. For the keen driver, use it in manual mode "+" & "-".

The slush box just hasn't developed enough to captivate my liking. That said, one just has to try the new C30 manual T5 to realise how soft the clutch pedal is. I could not believe it. Gone are the days when the clutch was a huge effort and sitting in traffic aggravated the situation. Now with such a light feel to the clutch I can live with it for the 20% of my journey which would be in a jam.

Manual please.

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