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Subject Topic: Help! Replacement vehicle needed!
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28/8/2017 at 4:22pm
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Has anyone mentioned the Honda CRV?

I wanted the auto version, but the tow limit is lower than 1,500Kgs, so I scrubbed it of the list.

My mate pulls a 1,600 Kgs van with his manual version, and he's quite happy with it.


30/8/2017 at 7:10pm
 Location: Isle of Mull
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I have looked at one, Jim. A friend had one for rallying and when he gave up he sold it to his son. Been discussing with son how it's done over the years but, altho' relatively low mileage and for last four years only been on tarmac, it's had a fair few issues. OK, might be just that car!   

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30/8/2017 at 7:13pm
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Just heard about a Subaru Forester 2008, very low mileage as owner been working abroad. Problem is it's an auto and I'm just wondering at my age if I can adapt my driving style to suit!   

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30/8/2017 at 7:17pm
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The idea of an auto is that it is easier to drive than a manual. Try it. You will see what I mean.


30/8/2017 at 7:24pm
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On our third auto now.

Would never go back to a manual.

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Prague May/Jun 2017
Lake Annecy Aug 2017


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30/8/2017 at 7:34pm
 Location: North Devon
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Just tuck your left foot back the first few times you drive it to avoid stamping on the brake pedal.

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30/8/2017 at 9:38pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 30/8/2017
The idea of an auto is that it is easier to drive than a manual. Try it. You will see what I mean.



But I love driving; I don't just use a car for getting from A to B. I've never yet baulked at driving some very different vehicles from a veteran; cars with crash boxes; very early Landies; vintage single seaters through a whole range of small, medium and luxury cars and some of fastest sports cars (albeit now some years ago). Trouble is, late hubby was a test driver and he got me "trained"! I was ditched by his employers many years before he passed on as I was not anywhere close to being classed as a standard female driver!! Even now, a couple of decades after his passing, I still record my journeys and note where I took slightly the wrong line on a bend or should have changed down/up earlier and so on.

NOT having a go at you, OpenSauce, or anyone else.

I know this sounds slightly odd, but, doing this helps me keep up my driving skills as I get older and there's more vehicles, not all of which are necessarily driven by considerate drivers, on the roads. It also keeps that essential "alertness" alive.

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30/8/2017 at 10:08pm
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Foresters use a CVT gearbox so it will take some getting used to, but don't assume it is always stick it into D and drive. A good auto driver will still use lock up as and when required.

MPG will be around 30.


30/8/2017 at 10:12pm
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ficklejade, once you have had an Auto for a few weeks you will wonder why you did not change years ago, especially as you get older.

A better all round driving experience, and far superior for towing.

Good luck 👍😀

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30/8/2017 at 10:17pm
 Location: Pembrokeshire
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Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 30/8/2017
A better all round driving experience, and far superior for towing.

I can't comment on towing, but autos are definitely a lot less work in congestion or stop-start traffic.

On the other hand, they don't exactly move the soul.



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31/8/2017 at 12:06am
 Location: West Midlands
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Quote: Originally posted by Westward on 30/8/2017
Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 30/8/2017
A better all round driving experience, and far superior for towing.

I can't comment on towing, but autos are definitely a lot less work in congestion or stop-start traffic.

On the other hand, they don't exactly move the soul.



Absolutely! They're great in Day mode, but according to one complainant* they don't exactly move if you select Night, and checking behind is essential if you're tempted to try the Race setting.

*Search for "BMW Auto Complaint"



31/8/2017 at 10:16am
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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 31/8/2017
Quote: Originally posted by Westward on 30/8/2017
Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 30/8/2017
A better all round driving experience, and far superior for towing.

I can't comment on towing, but autos are definitely a lot less work in congestion or stop-start traffic.

On the other hand, they don't exactly move the soul.



Absolutely! They're great in Day mode, but according to one complainant* they don't exactly move if you select Night, and checking behind is essential if you're tempted to try the Race setting.

*Search for "BMW Auto Complaint"

😀😀😀 Like that Bob. 👍





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