Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? - Page 3

Simon J · Oct 16th, 2003, 22:59

And just to get back to the original question of manual versus auto...!!!!:D I've had two T5s, both autos by choice at a wallet lightening £1100 each time from the option list. And while I would fit the definition of an 'older' driver I actually don't think that is the issue. I think that the T5 is just much nicer to drive when all that power (or at least most of it taking account of the torque converter!) is available with just a flex of the ankle. And while I do miss the hooligan button (for sport mode) on my previous car with the four speed box, the smoothness of full throttle changes on the new five speed is awesome. Full acceleration is just a seamless surge until you run out of road or nerve (or both) with only an eye on the rev counter to tell you when it changes gear. Well, OK, if I turned down the hi-fi I could probably tell from the exhaust note!

So my vote is for the auto every time.

liuleichan · Oct 17th, 2003, 10:14

>r u still having one of your bad weeks????!!!

Projection and denial.

How many people, in this thread have taken some issue with what you've posted? And with that in mind, how many people, *other* than you have complained about what I contributed? And yet, you would assert, it's me who has the problem... okey dokey, whatever makes you feel better.

>go away

Awww, cry me a river.

> and have some chocolate i've heard it helps.

So you're a comfort eater?

Lei Chan

Nov 1st, 2003, 19:00

I`m an auto fan too, from driving manual cars for the past 14 years an auto is fantastic! The sport mode is great for those speedy moments & no more being in the wrong gear either. The only question is how do they hold up to getting chipped? :D

Lee
T5 CD Auto

sholtby · Nov 2nd, 2003, 16:45

I have read on more than one occasion, that the autobox is not as strong as the manual so you can draw your own conclusions. I would think the chip will be different as I think the ecu controls the autobox or at least communicates with another gearbox ecu.

Simon

sholtby · Nov 2nd, 2003, 16:45

I have read on more than one occasion, that the autobox is not as strong as the manual so you can draw your own conclusions. I would think the chip will be different as I think the ecu controls the autobox or at least communicates with another gearbox ecu.

Simon

Oct 16th, 2003, 22:59	#21
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? And just to get back to the original question of manual versus auto...!!!!:D I've had two T5s, both autos by choice at a wallet lightening £1100 each time from the option list. And while I would fit the definition of an 'older' driver I actually don't think that is the issue. I think that the T5 is just much nicer to drive when all that power (or at least most of it taking account of the torque converter!) is available with just a flex of the ankle. And while I do miss the hooligan button (for sport mode) on my previous car with the four speed box, the smoothness of full throttle changes on the new five speed is awesome. Full acceleration is just a seamless surge until you run out of road or nerve (or both) with only an eye on the rev counter to tell you when it changes gear. Well, OK, if I turned down the hi-fi I could probably tell from the exhaust note! So my vote is for the auto every time.

Oct 17th, 2003, 10:14	#22
liuleichan Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2019 22:01 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: .	RE: Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? >r u still having one of your bad weeks????!!! Projection and denial. How many people, in this thread have taken some issue with what you've posted? And with that in mind, how many people, other than you have complained about what I contributed? And yet, you would assert, it's me who has the problem... okey dokey, whatever makes you feel better. >go away Awww, cry me a river. > and have some chocolate i've heard it helps. So you're a comfort eater? Lei Chan

Nov 1st, 2003, 19:00	#23
Big Lee Guest Location:	RE: Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? I`m an auto fan too, from driving manual cars for the past 14 years an auto is fantastic! The sport mode is great for those speedy moments & no more being in the wrong gear either. The only question is how do they hold up to getting chipped? :D Lee T5 CD Auto

Nov 2nd, 2003, 16:45	#24
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? I have read on more than one occasion, that the autobox is not as strong as the manual so you can draw your own conclusions. I would think the chip will be different as I think the ecu controls the autobox or at least communicates with another gearbox ecu. Simon

Nov 2nd, 2003, 16:45	#25
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Soon to buy 855 T5 - auto or manual? I have read on more than one occasion, that the autobox is not as strong as the manual so you can draw your own conclusions. I would think the chip will be different as I think the ecu controls the autobox or at least communicates with another gearbox ecu. Simon

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