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The Doc Member Since: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 704 ![]() ![]() |
Hi there, the auto is perfect in snow and anywhere else - it's a GEM |
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The Valeter Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: Medway Towns, Kent. Posts: 1530 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a manual which is very nice allthough I often forget which gear I am in, I wanted an auto but £1300 extra is far too much but with that you get the tiptronic & in certain modes has an advantage over the manual but on hill acents ( I think it was) the manual has an advantage. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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AndyT Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 447 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you want the best possible economy get a manual. |
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surfingmonkey Member Since: 14 Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 86 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
But if you want the best possible Freelander get an Auto. ![]() |
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Andy131 Member Since: 10 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2187 ![]() ![]() |
Had loads of fun trying to keep the under floor box dry on the FL1 - the spare is under the floor on the FL2, mine is bone dry so far |
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athelstan Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: Reality Posts: 2658 ![]() |
You should never be involved in a "fried clutch" situation if you drive your FL2 correctly utilizing all of its TRC potential.
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chicken george Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
hes right you know |
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smo Member Since: 24 Aug 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 88 ![]() ![]() |
Pesonal preference is what decides it, both are great offroad, both are great onroad and with all the electric gizmos you'll not find they are that different to drive either. I appear to be addicted to Landrovers...
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AndyT Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 447 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Quite true. Both transmissions are 1st rate. It's driving style that tends to burn clutches out so if you're mindful of clutch control and also, if you don't like the way auto transmission takes away some vehicle control then manual is the better option.
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gumdrop Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 55 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If your doing a lot of local driving with start stops then go for the manual e if you want max mpg. Otherwise go for auto for long journeys and more relaxed ride |
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EXPENCELANDER Member Since: 17 Jan 2010 Location: Cheshire Plains around Cheadle Posts: 152 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well those were quick replies, thanks.
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gumdrop Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 55 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Armrests |
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mcphersonstrut Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg Posts: 2164 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
You get the slightly larger alloys (18''), twin sun roof, 2 stage heated seats, 3 setting memory seats, arm rests in the seats, premium dolby sound system and a advanced air inlet filter system which isn't needed unless you live next to a farm |
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chicken george Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As I work on the farm and advanced air outlet system might be useful ![]() ![]() At home ![]() "I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race |
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