duke63 wrote:Jane said 'No' didn't she?C00kiemonster wrote:V6s. Middle one of the range. 380bhp.duke63 wrote:Is yours a V6 or a V8, Cookie?
I went to a Ducati Owners club meet last year and one of the members turned up in one of these. He worked for JLR and they were all given usage of an F type for a week so they could tell anyone who asked how good they were. He was saying how the engine blocks are the same whether its a V6 or a V8. The V6 just has the last two cylinders blanked off.
V8 is just too much IMO. Plus I ran out of money
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8 speed paddleshift.
I didn't even spot the paddles
Having never sat in a car with paddles let alone driven one , I can honestly say my jealousy threshold is fast reaching never previously attained heights.
I bet Mrs C00kiemonster is a double for Angelina Jolie too.!
I didn't even spot the paddles
Having never sat in a car with paddles let alone driven one , I can honestly say my jealousy threshold is fast reaching never previously attained heights.
I bet Mrs C00kiemonster is a double for Angelina Jolie too.!
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C00kiemonster wrote:8 speed auto plus paddle shift. 3 different modes. Dynamic mode is like a manual. Plus it's snorts like a hippo on the upshift and blips on the downshift.StMarks wrote:LOL, I have to be honest & admit when that advert came on the TV last night I immediately thought of C00kiemonster.
Thanks for posting us up the extra pics mate, very very lovely indeed.
They really hide that engine away don't they.
Is it an automatic.?
Manual shifts have had their day in cars, IMHO. Autoboxes are so good now that changing gear manually is just a chore.
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Interesting Duke.duke63 wrote:..Manual shifts have had their day in cars, IMHO. Autoboxes are so good now that changing gear manually is just a chore.
I used to be a die-hard "manual only" type. I have still never owned an automatic car.
However when I had finished repairing the old JCB digger I brought off a neighbouring farmer I discovered that it was an automatic.
It is amazingly easy to use, and far better in every way than a manual would be.
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I do not agree to be honest, and I have had the Audi S-tronic box in a car and that is supposed to be the best.duke63 wrote:
Manual shifts have had their day in cars, IMHO. Autoboxes are so good now that changing gear manually is just a chore.
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The Audi i've ordered has an autobox. It will be the first one i have owned.
I've tried a few over the last couple of years and even the cheap auto'd Fabia i drove as a courtesy car was better than a manual box.
I've tried a few over the last couple of years and even the cheap auto'd Fabia i drove as a courtesy car was better than a manual box.
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Its each to their own i guess by i can't find one good reason for having a manual car now.
Autos are, on the whole, no longer less economical, no longer slower, no longer noisier. Their only downside is they are more expensive to buy.
Autos are, on the whole, no longer less economical, no longer slower, no longer noisier. Their only downside is they are more expensive to buy.
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I used to be a die hard manual fan, but both my cars are now autos.
My cars just get me and the family from a to b, they are boring boxes to do a job. The auto just makes that easier.
My cars just get me and the family from a to b, they are boring boxes to do a job. The auto just makes that easier.
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duke63 wrote:The Audi i've ordered has an autobox. It will be the first one i have owned
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I've ordered a Beemer 520 and thats an auto
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Well, it's official Cookie. I hate you. With purple passion...
Can I drive it?
Pretty please?
Can I drive it?
Pretty please?
"When in doubt use full throttle. It may not improve the situation but it will end the suspense ".
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Likely yours is a similar box made by ZF. Jag have tweaked it I understand, but a number of manufacturers are now using it. A friend of mine has a Beemer 120d with the same box and loves it.Spudda wrote:duke63 wrote:The Audi i've ordered has an autobox. It will be the first one i have owned
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I've ordered a Beemer 520 and thats an auto
I drove a boxster and a 911 before choosing the jag and the twin clutch auto box they have was really quick changing but a bit daft at times. This one just seems to know what gear you want and is very very quick and smooth.
I don't think I'd want another manual tbh.
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Well I love you mac (in a non gay touchy way), your my favourite American on the siteMac wrote:Well, it's official Cookie. I hate you. With purple passion...
Can I drive it?
Pretty please?
But no and no.
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I think it's because they are generally aimed at the older gentleman, once passing a certain age simplicity is a requirement for the old folkduke63 wrote:I think it says it all that most performance cars now come as standard with autoboxes.
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Just watching the 'Best of Top Gear' and they're driving the F-Type
Found the BBC Clip
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Found the BBC Clip
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fh3n9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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That's the one . They are goodSpudda wrote:Just watching the 'Best of Top Gear' and they're driving the F-Type
Found the BBC Clip
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fh3n9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;