bandsnbrakes
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Although this is going over old ground for me, ( the 24V auto thing) I totally agree with Chris that if we had had autos as an option then 24V manuals would have been rare indeed as are 100 manuals. I test drove a 100 manual a few months ago, great gearchange and better control of the revs ie you could changeup just that bit sooner to gain a bit of economy and on the open road it was ok but get in town it was a PITA, worse than driving a van.
I had the 80 auto A1ALL for 16 years and not once did I wish it was a manual but while my DD at present is a GX manual I bet there is at least once a journey I wish it was an auto.
Some Imports do have lockers as the one I bought the other day has and it is my intention to make that UK spec pristine 24V auto.
Yes I agree with this totally, manual boxes are tedious, and do go wrong (clutches, slaves, synchros etc) just like the autos can , glad somebody has woke up to it at last!! With you on this completely 100% Chris.