Possibly an auto.

wullie480 · 30th July 2016, 19:41

We're going to replace my zt now our daughters passed her test I need to pass the Bini onto her.
The car we want to possibly purchase only comes in auto & neither of us have really driven an auto so be fore we splash out we'd like to try one for a little while and see how we get on.
So thought if we can get a auto zt to try & see how we get on.
This will only be for a month or 2 so not really looking to spend a lot as car will traded in or sold on once we get our new car.

ProfDave · 30th July 2016, 20:08

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Originally Posted by wullie480

We're going to replace my zt now our daughters passed her test I need to pass the Bini onto her.
The car we want to possibly purchase only comes in auto & neither of us have really driven an auto so be fore we splash out we'd like to try one for a little while and see how we get on.
So thought if we can get a auto zt to try & see how we get on.
This will only be for a month or 2 so not really looking to spend a lot as car will traded in or sold on once we get our new car.

Have a lovely 75 2.5 l contemp saloon which is all properly sorted

Walter · 30th July 2016, 20:32

why don't you hire an auto for a weekend, see if you both like hitting head off windscreen

Jim Jamieson · 30th July 2016, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Walter

why don't you hire an auto for a weekend, see if you both like hitting head off windscreen

First lesson when driving an auto !

Keep the left foot firmly placed on the foot rest.

When I drove my friends 3500 Rover auto many years ago I pulled into the yard we were going to and went for the clutch with the left foot,

I almost put my friend through the screen.

Wullie your welcome to have a run in mine to see what it's like but don't expect a fast car, I reckon the missus's old diesel was quicker off the mark than my V6.

But then there's always a Jaguar XF, now that's fast.

The Rovering Member · 31st July 2016, 00:57

Some years ago I trained myself to use both feet when driving an auto. A worthwhile exercise & l can now switch from manual to auto foot patterns without thought.
I can't use it on the new-fangled autobox lorries however as both pedals are to the right of the steering column, unfortunately.

cossie dunc · 31st July 2016, 19:52

I have a cheap 75 diesel auto with a years mot on it, drop me a PM if interested mate

wullie480 · 31st July 2016, 20:26

Pm sent bud.

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wullie480 · 11th August 2016, 18:18

Still looking.

James.uk · 12th August 2016, 17:17

Having driven auto's on and off for about 50 years, I have always used one foot for each pedal, if you make a miake and brake hard by mistake, don't worry, you only scare yourself and it helps you remeber NOT to do it again...

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wullie480 · 26th August 2016, 20:33

No longer needed.

30th July 2016, 19:41	#1
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Possibly an auto. We're going to replace my zt now our daughters passed her test I need to pass the Bini onto her. The car we want to possibly purchase only comes in auto & neither of us have really driven an auto so be fore we splash out we'd like to try one for a little while and see how we get on. So thought if we can get a auto zt to try & see how we get on. This will only be for a month or 2 so not really looking to spend a lot as car will traded in or sold on once we get our new car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th July 2016, 20:32	#3
Walter Posted a thing or two zebadee Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 1,481 Thanks: 135 Thanked 207 Times in 192 Posts	hire an auto why don't you hire an auto for a weekend, see if you both like hitting head off windscreen

31st July 2016, 00:57	#5
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Some years ago I trained myself to use both feet when driving an auto. A worthwhile exercise & l can now switch from manual to auto foot patterns without thought. I can't use it on the new-fangled autobox lorries however as both pedals are to the right of the steering column, unfortunately. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

31st July 2016, 19:52	#6
cossie dunc I really should get out more....... rover 75 contemporary se cdti + rover 75 connie cdti work horse Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West lothian Posts: 2,258 Thanks: 217 Thanked 424 Times in 189 Posts	I have a cheap 75 diesel auto with a years mot on it, drop me a PM if interested mate __________________ TOO MANY ROVERS @ CDL autotec Scotland's rover 75/mg zt service,repair & enthusiast centre Used parts.....servicing.......mechanical repairs.......modifications Call Duncan 07415 251 705

31st July 2016, 20:26	#7
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Pm sent bud. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th August 2016, 18:18	#8
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Still looking. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th August 2016, 17:17	#9
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Having driven auto's on and off for about 50 years, I have always used one foot for each pedal, if you make a miake and brake hard by mistake, don't worry, you only scare yourself and it helps you remeber NOT to do it again... ... ...

26th August 2016, 20:33	#10
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	No longer needed. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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