I've never driven an Auto before. What are they like?

Bolin · 27th April 2014, 20:18

Simple question folks

With so many people believing that an Auto is best suited to the character of the Mk1 75, I'm curious to know what they are like to drive.

I have never driven an automatic car before - not one, not ever.

So what are Autos like compared to manuals?

I gather they they are a bit slower, and drink a bit more, but are more relaxing? But how exactly - there are still positions to move the lever to

Yes, I don't know how you operate an Automatic gear selector

So can anybody tell me what they are like to drive please? :

Thanks, Bolin.

tweek08 · 27th April 2014, 20:21

I had stayed away from them for ages until i bought mine 2 months ago and i love it,no wonder they call it the lazy mans car

I have also had her re mapped and she goes like the proverbial. as for fuel i am gettign about 37 to the gallon. as for the gear lever i just put mine into drive and press the accelaraotr pedal and obvioulsly reverse when i need to. i have 2,3 and 4 but never use them,hope this helps

lovema75 · 27th April 2014, 20:23

Weeeellll...

Just put the selector into "D", release the brakes and press the gas peddle. Gear changes will take place...er...automatically.

They are much more relaxing to drive drive, especially round town,where the "creep" in drive with the engine idling is very useful in heavy traffic.

Positions 3-2-1 are really not needed for most driving.

For a comfortable car like the 75 an autobox suits the refined nature of the car to a tee.

FezzyFox · 27th April 2014, 20:26

I had always stayed away from auto's as i always thought they would have sloppy, slow gear changed.

then i saw my ZT180 up for sale and bought it (admittedly a little dis heartened by the auto) purely for the immaculate condition it was in, with the intention of eventually converting it to manual.

But the gear changes are instant and smooth. It changes exactly where you want it to, whatever your driving style. Makes full use of the rev range and power when kicked down into Lairy mode, and is refined and comfortable when your driving through town in lethargic mode. I wouldn't go back to manual

I Cant fault the Jatco box in any way

tweek08 · 27th April 2014, 20:31

whats this creep and lethargic mode you both speak of,i havent found it

doopydug · 27th April 2014, 20:33

Hard to go back to a manual after an auto - they are so good in the rover 75.

I have a V6 2.5 and a Diesel - actually think the diesel is a better match although the V6 is good too

In the diesel, the gear changes are instant and almost imperceptable

jonno12 · 27th April 2014, 20:34

heaven!! wish i had 1

bigbaldbloke · 27th April 2014, 20:39

My missus only has an auto license, so I only get auto cars (that way she can pick me up in my motor after I've had a night out....). I see no reason, other than a few MPG, to ever return to a manual. Stick it in Drive and forget about it. Plus no clutch to replace every few years.

I've had a 4X4, a sports car and now the 75, each were faultless.

bigbaldbloke · 27th April 2014, 20:41

p.s. just had a flashback - I nearly pranged a Jag XF hire car a few months ago when I got out to release a security gate and left it in Drive. A manual would have, of course, stalled.

(Phew!)

spudtrooper37 · 27th April 2014, 20:42

I am 41, never had an auto, bought my 180 sports auto two years ago and love it

27th April 2014, 20:18	#1
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	I've never driven an Auto before. What are they like? Simple question folks With so many people believing that an Auto is best suited to the character of the Mk1 75, I'm curious to know what they are like to drive. I have never driven an automatic car before - not one, not ever. So what are Autos like compared to manuals? I gather they they are a bit slower, and drink a bit more, but are more relaxing? But how exactly - there are still positions to move the lever to Yes, I don't know how you operate an Automatic gear selector So can anybody tell me what they are like to drive please? : Thanks, Bolin. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

27th April 2014, 20:23	#3
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Weeeellll... Just put the selector into "D", release the brakes and press the gas peddle. Gear changes will take place...er...automatically. They are much more relaxing to drive drive, especially round town,where the "creep" in drive with the engine idling is very useful in heavy traffic. Positions 3-2-1 are really not needed for most driving. For a comfortable car like the 75 an autobox suits the refined nature of the car to a tee. Last edited by lovema75; 27th April 2014 at 20:25..

27th April 2014, 20:26	#4
FezzyFox Loves to post MG ZT+ 180 Sports Auto Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clacton on Sea Posts: 490 Thanks: 88 Thanked 112 Times in 74 Posts	I had always stayed away from auto's as i always thought they would have sloppy, slow gear changed. then i saw my ZT180 up for sale and bought it (admittedly a little dis heartened by the auto) purely for the immaculate condition it was in, with the intention of eventually converting it to manual. But the gear changes are instant and smooth. It changes exactly where you want it to, whatever your driving style. Makes full use of the rev range and power when kicked down into Lairy mode, and is refined and comfortable when your driving through town in lethargic mode. I wouldn't go back to manual I Cant fault the Jatco box in any way __________________ Commission #24666 Last edited by FezzyFox; 27th April 2014 at 20:29..

27th April 2014, 20:42	#10
spudtrooper37 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2004 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anglesey Posts: 212 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	I am 41, never had an auto, bought my 180 sports auto two years ago and love it __________________ Darren [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Mods Done : Blue dash lights, Carbon Wrap Dash, Illuminated LED Sunvisors, LED Interior Lights, DD Sat Nav / DVD Headunit, MGR Phone Holder, Carpet Heater Panels, Reverse Camera, Auto Dimming Mirror, Spring Protectors, TPMS, USB Socket, Ambient Lighting, Rear Cup Holder, Rear Power Sockets.

27th April 2014, 20:21	#2
tweek08 Loves to post none Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hinckley Posts: 466 Thanks: 188 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	I had stayed away from them for ages until i bought mine 2 months ago and i love it,no wonder they call it the lazy mans car I have also had her re mapped and she goes like the proverbial. as for fuel i am gettign about 37 to the gallon. as for the gear lever i just put mine into drive and press the accelaraotr pedal and obvioulsly reverse when i need to. i have 2,3 and 4 but never use them,hope this helps

27th April 2014, 20:31	#5
tweek08 Loves to post none Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hinckley Posts: 466 Thanks: 188 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	whats this creep and lethargic mode you both speak of,i havent found it

27th April 2014, 20:33	#6
doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	Hard to go back to a manual after an auto - they are so good in the rover 75. I have a V6 2.5 and a Diesel - actually think the diesel is a better match although the V6 is good too In the diesel, the gear changes are instant and almost imperceptable

27th April 2014, 20:34	#7
jonno12 Posted a thing or two rover75 saloon connie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Solihull Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 78 Thanked 74 Times in 66 Posts	heaven!! wish i had 1

27th April 2014, 20:39	#8
bigbaldbloke Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT Connie SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 531 Thanks: 118 Thanked 81 Times in 78 Posts	My missus only has an auto license, so I only get auto cars (that way she can pick me up in my motor after I've had a night out....). I see no reason, other than a few MPG, to ever return to a manual. Stick it in Drive and forget about it. Plus no clutch to replace every few years. I've had a 4X4, a sports car and now the 75, each were faultless.

27th April 2014, 20:41	#9
bigbaldbloke Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT Connie SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 531 Thanks: 118 Thanked 81 Times in 78 Posts	p.s. just had a flashback - I nearly pranged a Jag XF hire car a few months ago when I got out to release a security gate and left it in Drive. A manual would have, of course, stalled. (Phew!)