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joggerjayne | 15:30 Mon 28th Mar 2011 | Motoring
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I know this is a bit lazy, and a bit "what's the point" but ...

... I'm thinking of getting another MGF ... with an automatic gearbox.

Well, it has the option of using those flippy things on the steering wheel, but also just plain automatic.

Point ...

Automatic gearboxes seems to be okay on big car but, on small cars, they can be a bit Jerk-O-Matic ...

Each time the car changes gear, the car sort of lurches, and then carries on.

Question ...

If anyone's ever driven an automatic MGF, does it have a smooth changing gearbox, or a Jerk-O-Matic?

Will I end up with a bruised chest from being jerked against the seatbelt every time I drive it?
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Nothing like a good Jerk JJ ! Might be better to buy a Cable Car instead ! ;-)))
15:32 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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You just remember too much information, redman !
15:35 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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LOL JJ !!!
On a serious note, no I have nevr driven a MGF Auto only a Bentley and Merc but neither belonged to me ! Both big Cars but Auto was good.
15:37 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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There is a device to cushion your chest against the seatbelt that might help you.

http://www.subtleener...om/ormus/tw/hands.jpg
15:38 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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groan
15:39 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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Avoid JJ ..
They are neither good nor reliable boxes.
Could end up costing a fortune .. and autos do less to the g.
20:29 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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I don't do many miles, so that's not an issue.

But are they really rubbish ??
20:33 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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No : )
If you like jerking while driving ... ok.
Make sure check performance/driving on the auto box if you buy one.
Not sure the resale value would be as good as manual tho, either.
20:37 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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if its a steptronic gearbox, they do have a tendency to jolt forward and they dont hold the hills
20:38 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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I'm going off the idea !
20:42 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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I would avoid any early auto that has a "cvt gearbox" rover and bmw made a few cars with these, other autos are fine though.
20:43 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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Whoooosh !!
20:44 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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Just stay with a manual JJ. Just think of the leg exercise : )
21:29 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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If you are jerking while driving, make sure that you don't have the top down, to avoid embarrassment (and possibly arrest).
22:21 Mon 28th Mar 2011
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