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small cars in automatic

  • 04-12-2012 7:33pm
    #1
    tim_sims
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭


    a close relative is thinking of buying a fiat 500 but would like to get one in an automatic

    ive heard it said that automatics are not as good in small cars - small engines

    is their any credibility to theese claims ?


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  • #2
    woody33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭woody33


    Check out Honestjohn and Parkers websites for reviews. Honestjohn says "It's a Dualogic automated manual, not an automatic. But no problems reported to me so far." Parkers facts says the duologic has the same 0-60 times and manages 2 mpg more. But what would I know?


  • #3
    discombobulate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    woody33 wrote: »
    Check out Honestjohn and Parkers websites for reviews. Honestjohn says "It's a Dualogic automated manual, not an automatic. But no problems reported to me so far." Parkers facts says the duologic has the same 0-60 times and manages 2 mpg more. But what would I know?
    The mother has an 02 yaris auto thats never given her an issue in 7 years she's had it.


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    discombobulate wrote: »
    The mother has an 02 yaris auto thats never given her an issue in 7 years she's had it.

    With good reason, the old automatic in the yaris was great. Then they replaced it with the MMT gearbox, which like most automated manual boxes is rubbish.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Have a look at something from VAG, they will most likely have the DSG box.


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