Manual or Automatic car?

Automatic best drive ever. And easier.

Oh, I’m going to be stalking you now, Marydoll! I’m not in the market just yet for a new car but that MG is one that’s caught my eye as a possible next buy.

There’s an MG franchise opened up near us, about a year ago and the number of MGs in the area has just exploded. They’re v popular. Have fun with your new wheels! 🚙

Strangely it was my dh’s consultant who rather randomly suggested we bought an automatic car and we thought what a cheek…
He was right. We got our second hand fiesta 10 years ago and are still very happy with it.
I am sure you will be delighted with yours Marydoll. Don’t forget to let us know what you think.

SueDonim

Marydoll

I went to just look at cars today. I'm picking my new automatic one up next Wednesday, after 46 years driving a manual one.
I decided to bite the bullet!

. What have you chosen? And what colour?

After a sleepless night with hip and ankle pain, I decided it had to be sooner, rather than later.
My consultant had suggested changing to an automatic a few years ago. I resisted, until I read this thread and a desire to keep my independence and continue driving.
DH suggested I have a look, to stop me complaining, so out we went.

MG ZS Executive, Blue
I was planning to buy an Aygo at some point, but this has bells and whistles and I got a great trade in price . I had no intention of buying a car today! 😁
My present car, One careful lady owner. 😉

erl4221 the vast majority of us do not buy new cars and electric cars have batteries that need replacing after 8 - 10 years, a very expensive job - and they lose range with age as well.

I suspect that many people will be sticking to petrol fuelled cars for many years, rather than buy older electric cars, unless the battery has been replaced first.

Marydoll

I went to just look at cars today. I'm picking my new automatic one up next Wednesday, after 46 years driving a manual one.
I decided to bite the bullet!

. What have you chosen? And what colour?

Sorry I meant 10 years…

Hi, I think you should consider if you want electric, hybrid or petrol car? All come as automatics….If you are investing in a new car probably only a petrol car will come as a regular manual these days…and remember in about 20 years time ther will be no new petrol cars, therefore no manual cars as we know them.

We nervously test drove an automatic this morning. We were both pleasantly surprised at how easy and smooth it was to drive. We kept going to change gear. Looks like we’ll order one, just needs practice.

I drove an automatic in America on holiday and hated it, but probably having to drive on the right didn't help. The only other time I drove one it was a courtesy car and I didn't drive it far. I'm likely to get a hybrid next as I'm not sure the infrastructure is there yet to go fully electric, but hadn't realised it would be an automatic. I guess there a times it would be advantageous and as I get older who knows what aches and pains may befall me so perhaps a good thing,.

I went to just look at cars today. I'm picking my new automatic one up next Wednesday, after 46 years driving a manual one.
I decided to bite the bullet!

I am 83 and found it is so much easier to drive my automatic. When your concentration is failing it's one less thing to think about

I've had an automatic and loved it im currently driving a manual only because it was in my budget and a good car! I did notice my automatic used more petrol than this one does even though basically same car.

Septimia, my dad was an engineer too and taught me basic mechanics for my old bangers. I remember the soldering iron. He always drove American cars so they were automatic. I made sure to pass my test with gears for any emergency but much prefer automatic. Husband is a chauffeur and drives whatever he is given but prefers automatic.

I was always sniffy about automatics until we went to change a manual car some years ago & were offered a great deal on one but it was automatic. It was such a good deal so we had it and have had 4 since. The current one is our 2nd Mini Countryman and it's perfect in every way! We do have an old SeAt runabout, it's a manual but is fine for popping to local places. We certainly wouldn't go back to a manual main car.

Automatic or hybrid. That's what I will be going for next..Ill be 70 next year

I’m just about to collect my new Yaris hybrid (automatic) after driving manuals all my life and I’m really excited about it. Test drive was great! Roll on Saturday! 🚗

Automatic, definitely!

I've had an automatic for more than 40 years and wouldn't buy a manual.

It took me a long time to swap to an automatic, but wish I had done it sooner. It's so much easier on the knees.

I was old school, thinking automatic was not for me. A few months ago I bought an electric car and love the freedoms. It’s fully electric and I just need to plan the overnight charge. It cost over £1000 to install the heavy charger but it gives cheaper electricity from 11pm till 5:30am. The car costs very little to run and a dream to drive.
Go automatic and if you can afford electric go for it. We’re not getting younger and deserve the best xx

I'm 78 and just bought what I consider to be my last car . (before I am forced into electric)
Definately a manual, I like to be in control and didn't really want to change at this age.
Good luck whatever you decide

We are going to swap our manual for a hybrid. I too am approaching 70 so want to do it now. We live on the edge of a city and use countryside lanes a lot so fed up with going up and down the gears. Test drive booked for next week !

Licensed to drive both and have had both types. Bought a manual coming up fir two years ago. Don't have a problem with either though autos seem to be more expensive for repairs.

I changed to an automatic last year after 40 years driving a manual. I love the automatic and will never go back.