Automatic cars
Dec 7th 2006, 9:17 am
#16
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by JenJen
Hmm now i'm confused I was told we'd have to do a test... theory I think ???
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So guess the OP would have to have "P" plates, and test after a year.
At least that's the way it works in NSW.
Dec 7th 2006, 10:18 am
#17
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by thegiddygambler
One other thing, are automatci cars more expensive?
Dec 7th 2006, 11:35 am
#18
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by chels
In my experience, yes. But not hugely. Bought an automatic over here on the advice of Australians and after reading this forum, best thing I did. Always drove a manual in the UK, but really appreciated having an automatic when we were last in the UK and we hired a manual rental car.
I can't for the life of me understand why most European cars are still manual - life is so much easier in an automatic
Dec 7th 2006, 11:57 am
#19
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by LouiseD
Completely agree Chels - Automatics are the best! I hadn't driven one until I came here but am dreading using my dads manual when I go back to the UK in a few weeks.
I can't for the life of me understand why most European cars are still manual - life is so much easier in an automatic
I can't for the life of me understand why most European cars are still manual - life is so much easier in an automatic
Absolutely true, Automatic is darn better than the manual one. Here in Japan most cars are automatic and it is hard to find the manual one unless you are on off road or sport cars.
Dec 7th 2006, 12:04 pm
#20
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by thegiddygambler
I'm planning to move to Perth within the next five years to be with family.
I'm about to start driving lessons but am thinking of just having automatic lessons and getting an automatic licence. I can't see the point in gears if you don't need them. Are automatic cars available in Australia and will I be able to drive them in Oz on an automatic UK Driving licence. I figure i'll definitely need a car in Oz as its so remote.
One other thing, are automatci cars more expensive?
I'm about to start driving lessons but am thinking of just having automatic lessons and getting an automatic licence. I can't see the point in gears if you don't need them. Are automatic cars available in Australia and will I be able to drive them in Oz on an automatic UK Driving licence. I figure i'll definitely need a car in Oz as its so remote.
One other thing, are automatci cars more expensive?
As for driving test, No i didn't have to take any kind of test, but i have been driving for 18 years, so not sure if you are a new driver!!!
I prefer manuals anyday
Dec 7th 2006, 12:44 pm
#21
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
No theres no automatic cars in OZ, we can't afford them so we all drive around in old bomb manuals from the 1950' and 60's like they do in Cuba and india.
Dec 7th 2006, 2:09 pm
#22
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by thegiddygambler
I'm planning to move to Perth within the next five years to be with family.
I'm about to start driving lessons but am thinking of just having automatic lessons and getting an automatic licence. I can't see the point in gears if you don't need them. Are automatic cars available in Australia and will I be able to drive them in Oz on an automatic UK Driving licence. I figure i'll definitely need a car in Oz as its so remote.
One other thing, are automatci cars more expensive?
I'm about to start driving lessons but am thinking of just having automatic lessons and getting an automatic licence. I can't see the point in gears if you don't need them. Are automatic cars available in Australia and will I be able to drive them in Oz on an automatic UK Driving licence. I figure i'll definitely need a car in Oz as its so remote.
One other thing, are automatci cars more expensive?
Dec 7th 2006, 2:33 pm
#23
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by JenJen
Well i'll keep my fingers crossed then poppett thanks
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Dec 10th 2006, 6:05 am
#24
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
No theres no automatic cars in OZ, we can't afford them so we all drive around in old bomb manuals from the 1950' and 60's like they do in Cuba and india.
Auto in a small car is still almost non existant.
Dec 10th 2006, 8:35 am
#25
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by thebears
The autos are becoming more popular - just wish more would come out with 5 or 6 speed rather than 4. Still cant get over how Ford had a 3 speed only a few years back.
Auto in a small car is still almost non existant.
Auto in a small car is still almost non existant.
Dec 10th 2006, 8:57 am
#26
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Hyunda Getz, the most popular small car here, is sold with auto.
may be a good car but my mum has one
Dec 10th 2006, 2:03 pm
#27
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Hyunda Getz, the most popular small car here, is sold with auto.
Dec 10th 2006, 7:17 pm
#28
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Re: Automatic cars
Remember that you can get away with not having the change your licence from the UK one - I lived in Oz for 2.5 years and never changed at all. That way, if you get nicked for speeding, which is far too easy in Vic and even QLD, then no points on the licence, just a fine and I'd take that every day I could. It seems to be fairly normal for ex-pats as well.
As for an automatic being better than a manual - eh? If you cannot be bothered to change gears, sure, but a well driven manual will always be better than an automatic as the driver knows when to change gears. That's not so say all manuals are well driven, but thank heavens they make performance manuals. An auto would just bore the pants off me, particularly in Aus where driving standards are worse than the UK and the draconian and pathetic speed limits make driving far more boring.
As for an automatic being better than a manual - eh? If you cannot be bothered to change gears, sure, but a well driven manual will always be better than an automatic as the driver knows when to change gears. That's not so say all manuals are well driven, but thank heavens they make performance manuals. An auto would just bore the pants off me, particularly in Aus where driving standards are worse than the UK and the draconian and pathetic speed limits make driving far more boring.
Dec 10th 2006, 7:55 pm
#29
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by andyphilpott
Remember that you can get away with not having the change your licence from the UK one - I lived in Oz for 2.5 years and never changed at all. That way, if you get nicked for speeding, which is far too easy in Vic and even QLD, then no points on the licence, just a fine and I'd take that every day I could. It seems to be fairly normal for ex-pats as well.
You will get away with right up until you have an accident and then the insurance company determines you were unlicensed at the time so no insurance :scared:
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Dec 10th 2006, 8:03 pm
#30
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Re: Automatic cars
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
No theres no automatic cars in OZ, we can't afford them so we all drive around in old bomb manuals from the 1950' and 60's like they do in Cuba and india.
