Now I'm very much a 'driver' and have always had manuals. Up until recently I had never driven an Auto.
But after a 300 mile trip in an 2015 Auto VW Passat, I could start to see the appeal of a high powered Auto in 'S' mode (although I had to use some imagination with the Passat).
I've got the itch to start looking at upgrading the A4 B8.5 BE for a slightly earlier B8 S4, but not sure whether to go for the Auto or Manual.
I do know, from recent reading, that it 'MUST' have Audi Drive Select.
Yesterday I found a high spec 2009 Auto, but unfortunately it didn't hang around in the dealers long enough for me to see/drive it.
Today I have found a similar spec Manual, 2012 B8 so slightly newer and 1/2 the mileage.
I would value your opinions on the Pro's & Con's of either box.
Lastly, do you still get the parps/crackles from the Manual or is this a Auto shifting feature ?
Cheers
But after a 300 mile trip in an 2015 Auto VW Passat, I could start to see the appeal of a high powered Auto in 'S' mode (although I had to use some imagination with the Passat).
I've got the itch to start looking at upgrading the A4 B8.5 BE for a slightly earlier B8 S4, but not sure whether to go for the Auto or Manual.
I do know, from recent reading, that it 'MUST' have Audi Drive Select.
Yesterday I found a high spec 2009 Auto, but unfortunately it didn't hang around in the dealers long enough for me to see/drive it.
Today I have found a similar spec Manual, 2012 B8 so slightly newer and 1/2 the mileage.
I would value your opinions on the Pro's & Con's of either box.
Lastly, do you still get the parps/crackles from the Manual or is this a Auto shifting feature ?
Cheers