[leo2300ti]

So this weekend I finally managed to test drive a cloverleaf and TCT back-to-back.

Surprisingly, the dealer had 2 red cloverleafs and both were extremely badly marked with stone chips in the front and side skirts... one had 6,000 and another 16,000 miles.

Driving both cars in Normal mode really surprised me how sluggish the cars were. But they really perk up in D mode. I liked driving them in D mode and expected them to drive like that from the beginning, that's why I was surprised by the N mode. But I can see using N in town.

After driving in D for a while and changing back to N, I almost stalled out of the lights as I was used to the more sensitive accelerator setting.

I assume Alfa only really invented the N mode to reduce emissions and consumption?

In any case I enjoyed driving both cars and decided to go for the TCT (until I change my mind again). I just got used to having an auto for the last 2 years and since I do most of my driving in London, it's probably the best choice. Stop/start wasn't that much of a problem and I am sure I can live with it, and occasionally I will probably switch it off.

Now to find the right car... no one has a TCT around and I don't want to wait 12 weeks!

Leo

 

[Guest]

Congratulations.
The mito is definitely my next car.

 

[segmito]

Make sure you have the paddles fitted. When I bought TCT they were an option, not sure if that's the case now.

 

[Redmatt75]

Agree with the OP about 'D' mode. This makes it feel like a proper Alfa - sharp and rorty. N mode feels a bit sluggish, although my wife tends to leave in N, as that's the startup mode.

 

[Shoei]

So this weekend I finally managed to test drive a cloverleaf and TCT back-to-back.

Surprisingly, the dealer had 2 red cloverleafs and both were extremely badly marked with stone chips in the front and side skirts... one had 6,000 and another 16,000 miles.

Driving both cars in Normal mode really surprised me how sluggish the cars were. But they really perk up in D mode. I liked driving them in D mode and expected them to drive like that from the beginning, that's why I was surprised by the N mode. But I can see using N in town.

After driving in D for a while and changing back to N, I almost stalled out of the lights as I was used to the more sensitive accelerator setting.

I assume Alfa only really invented the N mode to reduce emissions and consumption?

In any case I enjoyed driving both cars and decided to go for the TCT (until I change my mind again). I just got used to having an auto for the last 2 years and since I do most of my driving in London, it's probably the best choice. Stop/start wasn't that much of a problem and I am sure I can live with it, and occasionally I will probably switch it off.

Now to find the right car... no one has a TCT around and I don't want to wait 12 weeks!

Leo

If Bauer Milletts website is correct, they have a 1.4MA TCT in stock.
Dont know how close to Manchester you are though.

 

[leo2300ti]

Manchester is indeed too far, I am in London.

I ended up ordering a white TCT veloce to be delivered on 01/09 with 61 plates!

 

[amc178]

I'm fairly sure that the "N" mode exists only to get past emissions regulations. The only time I ever use it is on the highway (for comfort), when parking or when grudgingly letting someone else drive it.

 

[wlm8361]

I had the MiTo TCT for a day as a courtesy car and I thought it was disappointing compared to the DSG boxes in the Audis and VWs. The shifts were too jerky and never felt like a supposedly twin clutch.
The Start/Stop feature was nice but quite irritating after the novelty worn off... maybe its to do with the way the engine sounded when it restarted. Almost as if it was struggling with the battery and starter motor. Wished it could have been disabled.