Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Right, I finally have a nice amount of cash to spend on a TT Soop. The question that i have is which transmission to go for. I currently have a Cav GSi and have always had manuals, yet a lot of people say that with the power from the TT I should consider the auto box. What would people on here suggest, apart from the difference in prices between 2nd hand autos and manuals? Please help as I am looking for a change from the Cav as soon as possible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Please read this article :- http://www.mkivsupra.net/resources/automanual.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 I've already read that info from the web site, and felt that that was an opinion from 1 person. Just wanted to open the idea to the discussion board for some extra personal opinions. What transmission do you have on your TT then Martin?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Theres a big post about this somewhere on the BBS that I wrote. I have now used both types of gearbox on stock and modified supras and basically found both were as good as each other. If you want a car that scares the life out of your friends everytime you floor it then choose the auto, it does its absolute best to give the best acceleration it can. If you want a gearbox that if you get it right really rewards you but can sometimes be a bugger to use then the manual is the one. Which ever one you choose you will enjoy the car every time you get in to it. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 All I want to know is what type of transmission all you people have and why you prefer it over the other version? :confused: EDIT: Cheers Branners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 On the MKIV i have a manual (hence my signature) and on the MKIII there is an auto box. The best advice anybody will give you, is to go and drive both and then see what you think. They are both very capable boxes and which one best suits you depends a lot on the type of use you will put your car to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 I have an auto box and love it. I have driven the tiptronic box and the manual which both were fun. The manual can be a bit of a bugger to find the right slot when you are trying to be fast with changes, mess it up and you get left behind. Almost impossible to mess it up in an auto. With the auto you get very smooth delivery of torque either computer controlled or manual, the 6 speed appears quicker because you get torque serge at each gear change, but you have speed drop off in between changes so side by side there is nothing in it. IMHO and prepared to be shot down in flames. John knows his stuff he has owned and driven many miles in both. Martins comments may be those of one person but I have not seen anyone challenge what he wrote on this BBS. Follow the advice, it is sound and base on many year of experience with the MKIV. Drive all types and get the best car you can find, I did not mind which box I got just want a car in very good condition, as that was my top priority, type of transmission came second. You have to make your own decisions, based on the use of the car. Which ever one you go for it is going to be much quicker than you are used to. Take care in the seaon of little grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 Thanks for that Termi, I did read the article, and I apologise to Martin as I didn't realise until a couples of minutes ago that he wrote it. Still nice to have thoughts from other people though. Off to look at an auto this evening. Think it's an import though, which isn't what I'm looking for. QUOTE: "Take care in the seaon of little grip." I intend to take extreme care, but still have a sh$*e load of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Don't write off imports, mine is one. Johns first MKIV was a Jap Auto he now has a 6 speed UKand would be very happy in either. Which I am sure he will confirm. But if you are young than insurance cost may make the decision for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 Yeah I'm only 23, so an import will cost upto 3 times as much as a UK version to insure (can someone explain this logic??). Plus I want the non-ceramic turbos and the bigger brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Uk manuals are notoriously difficult to get hold of but you can get lucky if your patient (maybe 6-9 months of looking with cash waiting for a quick decision). Their tend to be a few UK auto's on autotrader most weeks and if you want to drive a Sup soon this looks like your only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by Soontohavesoop Yeah I'm only 23, so an import will cost upto 3 times as much as a UK version to insure (can someone explain this logic??). Plus I want the non-ceramic turbos and the bigger brakes. You can get the bigger brakes as standard on the j-spec if you get a facelift version late 96+ - or you can get the damn things fitted to any normal j-spec (with stock 17" wheels) The ceramic turbo's spool faster and produce near enough the same power but have a wider powerband. J-specs are lighter MY TT J-SPEC 6-Speed costs me £700 to insure and I'm 23. My TT 6-spd is for sale. .... ..... .... If you do alot of town driving then the aut is probably best if you do alot of A and B-road storming then the manual will be easier to get on with initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 What insurance company is that with then Alex? Most that I have got quotes from have just laughed and nearly tripled their prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 I have an Auto, but then my car only comes in Auto, and due to motorbike crash can only drive Auto, so thats why i chose one, They are awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Originally posted by Soontohavesoop What insurance company is that with then Alex? Most that I have got quotes from have just laughed and nearly tripled their prices! Priviledge (sp?) I'm in the wilds of Norfolk which will also help! If you want to park the car at mine for cheaper insurance you're welcome....just make sure you leave the keys so I can move it if necessary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboldham Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Originally posted by B3any I have an Auto, but then my car only comes in Auto, and due to motorbike crash can only drive Auto, so thats why i chose one, Hey ditto - what's your damage dude? Although I went for the Tip - and to remain on topic I must say I LOVE IT - blipping and holding and cruising and exhaust popping with split second shifting FUN! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 I think most of it has already been said! I love my Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Originally posted by roboldham Hey ditto - what's your damage dude? Although I went for the Tip - and to remain on topic I must say I LOVE IT - blipping and holding and cruising and exhaust popping with split second shifting FUN! R Brachial Plexus Injury lost use of right arm, still there though i kinda got attached to it I wouldn't mind a Tiptronic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Personal opinion - Auto for road use, manual for track days. (The auto ratios are too spaced for the manual overide on the auto box) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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