Hi all as a carry over from auto diesels of which I have one and it's now quite pleasent to drive, then I was thinking about the 1-9 petrol auto as it seems to be a different beast all together. SO what are they really like (I am not going to mention speed as I seemed to upset someone) most notably drive ability, what speeds, oh dear what did I say, does it change gears at ? As the diesel changes at a minimum of 1 into 2 @ 20mph. 2 into 3 at 30. and into 4 at 45 ( but in reality closer to 50.) This is being very very gentle with the throttle. Also a round town and motorway fuel consumption figure.
The reason is I have a Xantia (V6) it has all the bells and whistles, air con bags, cruise and for what it is the fuel consumption could be worse. 25 round town and 32/33 on a run, BUT for what ever reason the BX car is better,it's how it feels. Silly I know but I am trying to compare the two.
I am caught in between something which is younger, seems to be better built, probably safer and a much lower mileage (51,000) quiet, comfortable

,blah etc. but not involving dare I say it dull. So whats your opinions chaps? Just what is the 1-9 petrol auto like.
Cheers and ta .
Geoff.