For some reason, I thought all the manual 105's were 5 speed, Andy. That is the only reason I asked.

 

It may be a Skoda thing though? Not sure now.

 

 

They are all 5 speed in the Octavia

 

That's where I got the idea from then Phil, It is just a Skoda thing. Cleared that up for me.

 

Cheers pal.

70mph is about 2100rpm in 6th.

 

 

 70Mph in 6th is bang on 2500rpm, So the 6-speed manual is shorter geared than the DSG configuration.

 

That's more of a difference than I would have expected. Makes the DSG seem quite long legged, or the manual a bit of a short arse, Lol.

 

We all seem happy with our own, so maybe not that much of a difference, no?

I would say I expected 6th on the manual gearbox to be a bit taller, and 1st is very short but works a treat for creeping at 3mph, feet off the pedals in traffic!

 

End of the day, Manual or DSG is really down to personal preference, I enjoy driving and for me part of the experience of this is changing gear myself.

 

I also test drove a DSG Touran before I bought this one, And I was very impressed by it.

The old 6 speed gearboxes used in the MK1 Fabia etc were very long. They've shortened the gearing in recent years.

 

I just find the DSG far more enjoyable to drive than a manual. Also far more relaxing. If I see a gap for overtaking etc I just have to jab the throttle and I'm off. The DSG is capable of shifting gear in 8ms!

Ok then people, what torquey petrol engine cars for 3500k that can seat 2 car seats and an adult in the back.

Suggestions welcome.

Renault megane 225 sport

Ahh someone in my street has one, do they do 5 door

Ahh someone in my street has one, do they do 5 door

Yes

Rarer but still available

Ugly though.

And French.

Ugly though.

And French.

I actually quite like the look of them. And for what you get its good value for money theres no denying that

I actually quite like the look of them. And for what you get its good value for money theres no denying that

Marmite car I suppose isn't it.

Think of the 1.9 with DSG as Tyrone from Snatch

 

Doesn't look up to much, but can move when it has to.