are automatic cars any good

[olly8080]

my girlfriend has just been sold an automatic car (peugeot 206cc). bearing in mind she was looking for a 206 cc but never driven an automatic ,I think she's off her head any feedback would be grateful.

[Loosehead]

yes they are, I have one anyway! I think smaller engined auomatics can be a bit lethargic though so the good ones tend to be gas guzzlers!

[derekpara]

I've got a 2ltr Mondeo petrol automatic which returns just over 34mpg on mixed motoring. Autos are great for town driving.. Just tell her to keep her left foot tucked out of the way and to select neutral and apply handbrake at traffic lights.

[cazzz1975]

I used to have a 1.8 ltr peugeot 306 that was an auto, it was quite fast and good on petrol so dont believe the hype!!

[olly8080]

Cheers !!

[olly8080]

Next question for anyone with an automatic car , do you ever get bored of driving them???

[Whickerman]

Only driven automatics when they're hired, and i love them. Can be just as nippy, and if you're feeling adventurous left foot braking (ala go-karts) can be exciting, but mad and i wouldn't for one second suggest it's a good idea ;-)

[dot.hawkes]

I have been driving autos since 1973, passed my test in a mini GT auto in 1974, I have driven a Ford mach1, a scimitar, a Jensen, a XJ6, a corsair, and several more, currently driving a purgeot 306, never got bored yet!"

[Panic Button]

I drive auto lorries and buses for a living but would never have an auto car.
I hate that awful droning sound as the revs rise on acceleration and drop back down again.