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Hi everyone

quickie question....

Test drove an auto version today. I've only ever driven manuals. Car felt great but driving in a wet, slow moving 30mph zone the box felt like it didn't know what gear to be in - compared to a manual - hard to describe but it felt like it was a the top revs for 2nd and lowest revs for third?
Later IBooted it and whoosh, off we go.
Does this sound normal?
Does it sound like I've just got to get used to an auto box?

Nearly went through the windscreen a couple of times by accidentally left foot braking.
Also, odd thing was that I'm sure I noticed the dash reading 29mpg a few times.

Oh yes, also, the box was in 'D' and I had a go at the paddles - are they just silky smooth 'cos trundling around at 30mph there didn't seem any difference in 2nd, 3rd or 4th.....
cheers
fingers crossed all iS normal because I WANT IT!

ive had tiptronic Audis before and a new leon FR dsg...
my advice to anyone i've talked to in the past is to get a proper test drive at all speeds on all road types. then you get a glimpse of what auto is like.
some people left foot brake and hate it and walk away. you gotta live with an auto tip/dsg to really appreciate it.

go for it.

mackdaddy wrote:Nearly went through the windscreen a couple of times by accidentally left foot braking.

Haha I did the same when I drove an A7 a while back.

In 30 mph urban zones I'm always in sixth. Plus of having a manual - YOU dictate what gear you are in