Which is most desirable in UK - Auto or Manual?

[Doylum]

Hi folks,

I've been reading a lot about Mustang gearboxes and what folk prefer. However, most of what I've been reading is based on US driving styles. So, what are folk's thoughts on Auto or Manual in the UK?

I've ordered a Manual because I like the control and it's going to be a fun car so it won't be driven as a daily.

Then I got to thinking - Which commands a better price on resale? From what I've seen on Autotrader, in the last 3 years Manual seems to have dropped off in popularity quite a bit.

Thoughts on this one?

Cheers,
Doylum

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[E=MC2]

Question: Are you buying the car for resale vaule or are you buying it for yourself ?

 

[raptor17GT]

just no.

 

[MarkM]

Buying a transmission for future value will possibly kill the joy for you, buy what you want and have fun

 

[Doylum]

Question: Are you buying the car for resale vaule or are you buying it for yourself ?

Buying for me and keeping for a long time.

I don't intend to sell. I was just curious if Manual is seen as the poor version to have.

 

[Doylum]

Buying a transmission for future value will possibly kill the joy for you, buy what you want and have fun

I agree. That's why I bought a manual. That's exactly what I wanted.

 

[Doylum]

just no.

Or maybe yes?

 

[MarkM]

I agree. That's why I bought a manual. That's exactly what I wanted.

I did the same I do think manual will hold up better long term as cars get more and more digital

 

[raptor17GT]

Or maybe yes?

opinions vary but for now we have choices so we are grateful. Enjoy your car when it arrives.

edit: removing my own silly comment

 

[Eclipsar]

I would go with manual

 

[Bulutt]

Real men don’t drive auto.

 

[Tinpot]

Real men don’t drive auto.

I’m ex SAS and have 25 children. I drive an auto…

 

[Gregs24]

An auto is desirable to those who want an auto, and a manual is desirable to those who want a manual.

It's about as important as colour

 

[Doylum]

An auto is desirable to those who want an auto, and a manual is desirable to those who want a manual.

It's about as important as colour

Cyber Orange

 

[GR11M]

Statistically in the UK more are manual. As to which is best will be determined on what you plan to use the car for and what car you buy.

6R80 Auto - 2015-2017
10R80 Auto - 2018+
MT80 - 2015-2017
MT80-D4 - 2018+
Tremec 3160 - GT350 only
Tremec TR-9070 - Gt500 only

The increase in autos is probably down to the big improvement the 10R80 was over the 6R80.

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