Outer Limits 4x4 Board

hey all just out of interest (coz theres a few cheap ones around) what are auto petrol gq's like?
power, fuel consumption, reliability etc.
only for everyday driving, a few trips, light 4wd work, beach,river tracks etc.

and before some goon says (nerdy high pitch voice on) "get a manual" (voice off) there are reasons i want an auto.

and lookin cheap beacuse we just bought a house and dont want to spend alot until we get into a financial routine if you get what i mean

thanks for any help!

my gq tb42 auto has great power, it's had a few dramas but mostly been reliable but is a pig on petrol. 22-25L per 100K's on gas it is about 22L per 100k's so im happy enough with running it on gas most of the time.