C7 8-speed auto

[Daniel1]

what is the 8 speed auto really like in manual mode?

I know its not a porsche PDK but I'm hoping its not like my old merc sl55. Any owners on here offer any insight?

[Daniel1]

If the manual mode is useless.

I know its not going to be porsche pdk sharp, but hopefully its not as slow as my old sl55. Till I get a chance to try one I was looking for any owner comparisons with other cars theyve owned, something I may be able to use a reference.

The car is on a shortlist of possibles when I move to Spain next month but I've seen videos where people say its fine, others say its a deal breaker. Something like 75% were autos so finding a manual is going to be difficult.

[Daniel1]

UTH said:

What exactly do you want to know?

You're the guy with the yellow z06 from the other thread arent you?

Thats a very nice car btw

[Daniel1]

my mum has a paddle shift abarth 595 - I find that acceptable and thats not considered a great gearbox. If it was like that, I'd be satisfied.

I've had a r-tronic R8 which was good and then the old fashioned sl55 which was useless.

I'm going to drive one when I'm in spain. Shame about covid otherwise I'd pop along to a meet.