Auto VR6s

[c-red]

Just wondering how owners of Auto VR6s find them, painful to use or decent? Good on fuel or awful, just after some experiences as there is a nice Colour Concept for sale but its auto.
Jash
PS - Dont need any "Just buy a manual" posts...

[schoona]

When I was looking, I was advised that an Auto VR is a dog.
I would envisage poorer fuel consumption and a noticeable drop in performance.
I would also imagine that putting an exhaust on an auto VR6 would sound better than most cars, though "not quite there".

It's your decision, but I am having plenty of fun in my manual

[Pullstarter]

Another issue with the auto is the replacement/repair cost. Much more expensive than a manual and I know the 4cyl auto box is prone to catastrophic failure that includes a very large repair bill. Not sure if the VR6 box is any better but would still be much more expensive than the manual option.

[Golf Loon]

The autos cost lots to fix and are slower than the manuals.

I have converted a few autos to manuals and its not that hard.

If you get it cheap and drive the auto till it dies whilst saving for the conversion could be ok.

[V®6]

I have an auto VR at I have found it not too bad.

The fuel consumption is pretty good I get an average of 350km per tank. The power is not too bad either, there's enough power there also to keep most people happy.

Coming from owning two manuals it's a little harder to get used to and admittedly you can't fly around twisties like a manual car, but they are still a fun car.

My biggest advice is don't let anyone else's opinion of a car influence your decisions. In the end you make the decision whether you would like the car or not.

[The_Hawk]

I'm guessing here, but what's the ball park manual conversion worth? $2kish?? I'd factor that into the cost of this car if that's what you really plan on doing. If it works out too expensive, look elsewhere.

[Golf Loon]

I'm guessing here, but what's the ball park manual conversion worth? $2kish?? I'd factor that into the cost of this car if that's what you really plan on doing. If it works out too expensive, look elsewhere.

$3k mate. Gearbox is $1k, then you need shifter maechanism, pedal box, hydraulic clutch setup, new clutch, mods to the wiring and a shed load of labour.

But to buy a secondhand auto you are looking at $2500 installed minimum and it will break again.

[Bug_racer]

Why is everyone so against autos and wanting to convert to manual ?
If your gonna convert to manual , do it properly and get an o2m , the 02a is a weak gearbox .
Only reason I see why Auto's fail is lack of oil changes and abuse , otherwise they are a fairly good gearbox .

[evorobin]

Only reason I see why Auto's fail is lack of oil changes and abuse.

Match made in hell a sporty car with a slushbox...

Save money and buy a manual

[schoona]

Why is everyone so against autos and wanting to convert to manual ?
If your gonna convert to manual , do it properly and get an o2m , the 02a is a weak gearbox .
Only reason I see why Auto's fail is lack of oil changes and abuse , otherwise they are a fairly good gearbox .

You advised me against a an auto. At least leaving it auto anyway. I didn't have the money to convert it to manual, and ultimately have come out alright.

For clarification:
02m = 5sp out of mk4 GTI
02a = 5sp manual VR

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