Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
Nov 3rd 2010, 11:46 am
#16
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
I'm loving the Jetta.
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Nov 3rd 2010, 11:47 am
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
The new Polo is great - buy one!
Nov 3rd 2010, 12:16 pm
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
I don't know where you get this from because it's not true. Loads of cars - especially small cars - are manual.We specifically wanted a second-hand manual and they were rarer than the autos for the model we wanted so I guess it depends on supply and demand ...
I still prefer the feeling of being 'in control' to a slushmatic waftalong drive but I can see the appeal on the average commute.
I still prefer the feeling of being 'in control' to a slushmatic waftalong drive but I can see the appeal on the average commute.
Nov 3rd 2010, 1:11 pm
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
I have DSG in my diesel Jetta and I'm impressed. It has better fuel economy than my previous manual Golf diesel - despite having 20% more power. The ability to go into 'manual' is fun, but kind of pointless considering that it has a 'sport' automatic setting.
I'm loving the Jetta.
I'm loving the Jetta.
I know my boss had a diesel Jetta and had to use sport at times as he said it could be a but tardy at times off the start. Surprised me as he is the slowest driver ever!
Nov 3rd 2010, 1:14 pm
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
So no clear answer then!
Thinking of the Hyundai i30CW diesel. The fuel consumption on the manual is staggeringly low, which is the main reason for buying it. Husband refers manual, I'm not fussed. I keep thinking that it'll be better for our son to learn in, but he's only 3 so I doubt the car will last that long
Thinking of the Hyundai i30CW diesel. The fuel consumption on the manual is staggeringly low, which is the main reason for buying it. Husband refers manual, I'm not fussed. I keep thinking that it'll be better for our son to learn in, but he's only 3 so I doubt the car will last that long
Nov 3rd 2010, 2:46 pm
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
Juts sold my turbo petrol Jetta with DSG. Loved it. For the seldom times I got mischievous I reckoned manual was better than sport.
I know my boss had a diesel Jetta and had to use sport at times as he said it could be a but tardy at times off the start. Surprised me as he is the slowest driver ever!
I know my boss had a diesel Jetta and had to use sport at times as he said it could be a but tardy at times off the start. Surprised me as he is the slowest driver ever!
Nov 3rd 2010, 9:10 pm
#22
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
Actually the DSG is slightly higher fuel consumption (4.7l). I did test drive the DSG and it was like shit off a shovel, couldn't believe this was one of the most economical cars on the market. I just have an aversion to autos myself
Nov 4th 2010, 1:40 am
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
Fog lights? Get much fog in Perth? Never seen any when I've been there.....
Nov 4th 2010, 1:42 am
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Re: Cars - do Auto or Manual retain value better
My pet hate..fog lights. We get some down here but not much. But if you need front fog lights turned on, then need rears as well. Which aren't obligatory - not in Victoria anyway - and they aren't fitted to most cars.
