On 26/05/2021 13:03, R D S wrote:
I'm looking for a car, XC60 2.0 D4 if anyone has any opinions on those.

I've never owned an automatic and never wanted one but I test drove one
yesterday and while i'm not going to be buying that particular one
having driven it i'm wondering if i'd actually prefer an auto. It
certainly wasn't like autos of old that i've driven.

But if I come back to the idea i'd prefer a manual I can save a couple
of grand.

Looking for opinions from anyone who's changed sides.

I don't know about the XC60, I have a Mercedes C220 which has the DSG
box. It has a (semi) manual mode which I seldom use. I say "semi manual"
because it will override your selection to prevent over-revving or stalling.

I think once you get above 5-gears you really can't keep track. The Merc
can be persuaded to change down when you want a little more get up and go.

A friend bought a jag because it had a manual box. He took me for a ride
to show how good it was. He was in the wrong gear 90% of the time...

Dave