We currently have a new Jag XF as a courtesy car whilst the RR is having some work done at the garage and it has the James Bond style pop up on start up rotary auto gear knob. I'm presuming this is as per the outgoing L322 models?

3 days in and I can't see me ever being at ease with such a contraption (I've already nearly shot forward into a solid object... Twice!).

For those who have had the traditional Auto gear stick on the L322 and have then "upgraded" to this design, is it something intuitive that you get used to (and wondered how you ever put up with a gearstick) ... Or not?

Nah you used to it wife has it in her jag so I am guessing anyone that has it in the FF will just get used to it as well ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

i dont think i could get on with one of those, i had a BMW X5 with the short gearstick that felt like a pc joystick....
there's nothing better than a proper stick you can get hold of and have a positive selection of gears.. ... - .- -.




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Just feels weird... The steering mounted paddles feel fine... Guess I'm used to occasionally putting my hand on the stick just to check it's still there!

If you have the twisty knob which i have you get used to it. I would have preferred a stick but i like the flappy paddles too. 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
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Which does Mrs Jayboy like best? Twisty Knob or BIG Stick?

Not the same I know but my A8 has a short stubby gearshift that doesn't move much, it's impossible to tell by feel whether you're in park or sport or neutral or reverse or drive or whatever. You have to look at the dash indicator. Not good. But it is handy to rest your arm on. Always in the same place. Graham

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Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:

Which does Mrs Jayboy like best? Twisty Knob or BIG Stick?

I think she likes em all  2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
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@ Graham, your A8 must be like the bmw stick and i agree ,you are not sure which gear you are in.. ... - .- -.




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That was the reason for the style of the gear stick in the Audi so that it could be used as an armrest ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

You do get used to it!!! But it takes a while!

I had the rotary, I got used to it but nothing beats the feel of a stick at the right height

@AMD - that looks like an aircraft cockpit! ...

stan wrote:

there's nothing better than a proper stick you can get hold of

AMD wrote:

I got used to it but nothing beats the feel of a stick at the right height

pahahahaha sorry for lowering the tone but

Innuendo bingo anyone?