Aston Martin Vantage S - Changing Gear

[eastcoastporsche]

Hi Guys

Bit of a novice when it comes to Astons... when you select D on a vantage S is it totally auto or do you need to use the flappys to change gear?

Phil

[V12woollie]

It is in auto mode.

[mikey k]

I've done 13k miles in my S and a cannot recall using that button

[downr]

D is the automatic mode, so no need to use the flappy paddles

But frankly i only use D when either in traffic jams or cruising on the motorway

Other than that you can override the auto by using the paddles. It gives you the advantage of being able to hold the car in gear (these cars are a lot of fun/make a great noise in 2nd/3rd through tunnels). Not quite as satisfying as a full manual perhaps, albeit the gearchanges are a lot faster than i could do with a manual

Seems thats the way all cars are going now. Suspect my kids will laugh at the idea of a manual gearbox when they come to learn to drive