Hello!

AutomaticChoice · 23rd July 2008, 12:22

HI there, AutomaticChoice from Trivandrum. The name says it all. Firmly believe automatics are the way to go in our crazy roads. As far as vehicles go, I believe cars are to go from point A -> B and bikes are for pleasure - India.

aah78 · 23rd July 2008, 22:05

While most enthusiasts prefer using all 4 limbs to drive a car, one has to agree that the newer generation of automatic transmissions has improved tremendously.

What with all the funky double-clutches, paddles-shifters, etc., a car equipped with a good autobox isn't much off in driving pleasure than it's manual counterpart.

But manuals do become a pain to drive in heavy traffic. Automatics help you relax a bit.

Welcome to Team-BHP! Take some time to familiarise yourself with the forum's posting rules!

Enjoy!

ps. This forum is full of car (and bike, ofcourse) enthusiasts - so don't say a car's just for going from point A to B, because it just isn't!

greenhorn · 23rd July 2008, 22:48

I think you should be burnt at stake for blasphemy

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PS: i still think my dad could use an auto box though...

sridhga · 24th July 2008, 14:24

Welcome to Team BHP. Automatics are convenient for city driving. However, for hill driving they are a pain. Most automatics now a days come with extra gears for hill driving. I never found that convenient in my Corolla though.

AutomaticChoice · 29th July 2008, 00:09

Guys... thanks for the welcome. My comment about manual/cars is tongue-in-cheek, not intended to belittle the scores of car-lovers here. I just have more fun on a bike than in a car...

Anyway, just bought a 2005 Lancer Invex Tiptronic (thanks to Team-Bhp classifieds), so there ends my quest for an automatic point A->B transporter

Off Roadie · 30th July 2008, 16:58

dude you are in a car forum so please dont go point a to b here.
hope your attitude towards cars change

AutomaticChoice · 4th August 2008, 16:16

Glad to report that it is changing and changing fast, thanks to a Lancer Invex....

lohithrao · 4th August 2008, 20:16

Automatic, welcome....your liking towards automatic car shows that you are a lazy kind hehe

well bike and car is like whisky and vodka both gets you high but they taste different

AutomaticChoice · 5th August 2008, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Automatic, welcome....your liking towards automatic car shows that you are a lazy kind hehe

Lohitrao... you got it!

btw, aren't we all the lazy kind? what with needing a car or bike instead of walking or bicycling

lohithrao · 5th August 2008, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutomaticChoice

Lohitrao... you got it!

btw, aren't we all the lazy kind? what with needing a car or bike instead of walking or bicycling

hehe true

Todays every product is intended to make the user lazy

thats why it sells

23rd July 2008, 12:22	#1
AutomaticChoice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TVM Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello! HI there, AutomaticChoice from Trivandrum. The name says it all. Firmly believe automatics are the way to go in our crazy roads. As far as vehicles go, I believe cars are to go from point A -> B and bikes are for pleasure - India.
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23rd July 2008, 22:05	#2
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,257 Times View My Garage	auto - on a bike!? While most enthusiasts prefer using all 4 limbs to drive a car, one has to agree that the newer generation of automatic transmissions has improved tremendously. What with all the funky double-clutches, paddles-shifters, etc., a car equipped with a good autobox isn't much off in driving pleasure than it's manual counterpart. But manuals do become a pain to drive in heavy traffic. Automatics help you relax a bit. Welcome to Team-BHP! Take some time to familiarise yourself with the forum's posting rules! Enjoy! ps. This forum is full of car (and bike, ofcourse) enthusiasts - so don't say a car's just for going from point A to B, because it just isn't! Last edited by aah78 : 23rd July 2008 at 22:06. Reason: ps.
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23rd July 2008, 22:48	#3
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,397 Times View My Garage	I think you should be burnt at stake for blasphemy ! PS: i still think my dad could use an auto box though...
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24th July 2008, 14:24	#4
sridhga BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 191 Thanked: 40 Times	Welcome to Team BHP. Automatics are convenient for city driving. However, for hill driving they are a pain. Most automatics now a days come with extra gears for hill driving. I never found that convenient in my Corolla though.
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29th July 2008, 00:09	#5
AutomaticChoice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TVM Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys... thanks for the welcome. My comment about manual/cars is tongue-in-cheek, not intended to belittle the scores of car-lovers here. I just have more fun on a bike than in a car... Anyway, just bought a 2005 Lancer Invex Tiptronic (thanks to Team-Bhp classifieds), so there ends my quest for an automatic point A->B transporter
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30th July 2008, 16:58	#6
Off Roadie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 280 Thanked: 127 Times	dude you are in a car forum so please dont go point a to b here. hope your attitude towards cars change
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4th August 2008, 16:16	#7
AutomaticChoice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TVM Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Glad to report that it is changing and changing fast, thanks to a Lancer Invex....
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4th August 2008, 20:16	#8
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Automatic, welcome....your liking towards automatic car shows that you are a lazy kind hehe well bike and car is like whisky and vodka both gets you high but they taste different
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