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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
I've had both, and couldn't fault either. It's all down to personal taste really. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200 |
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31st Jan 2016 4:04 pm |
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Landiroamer Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 1185 |
Its not what other people think really, its your choice pick what you want, or go to the dealers and test drive one of each type? |
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31st Jan 2016 6:50 pm |
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hinchy Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 779 |
It's what you prefer,I've had both and the auto is the one I'd go for again. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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31st Jan 2016 9:38 pm |
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Rimini HSE Member Since: 18 Jan 2016 Location: North East Posts: 101 |
My wife insisted on a manual, I like it, but never driven an auto........,
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1st Feb 2016 6:21 am |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1681 |
Both auto and manual are 2000Kg towing weight, LR are one of the few manufacturers that don't down rate the auto version my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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1st Feb 2016 8:15 am |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
i was advised that for offroading and towing the auto was the one to go for, as the manual clutch/DMF combination was weak if ''abused''.
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1st Feb 2016 8:40 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
One way of looking at it is that even if you have a warranty, on a manual it doesn't cover the clutch which can cost about £1k even at an indie to replace. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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1st Feb 2016 10:07 am |
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Lost for Words Member Since: 15 Dec 2014 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 198 |
Manual for me. I'd generally always prefer a manual, but in the right vehicle, like my heavy D3, an auto really excells and I rate it very highly. I had an SD4 auto on loan after my 56-plate manual got written off, and I didn't like it. I just got the sense that there wasn't enough weight and outright (not relative) torque behind it to work really well, so in a FL2, I prefer the manual. Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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1st Feb 2016 11:44 am |
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nixonad Member Since: 12 Nov 2011 Location: South Western Lakes Posts: 139 |
Had Manuals up to now, but really enjoying the auto. Also my 18 year old son finds it 'cool' and is also enjoying driving it, I'm usually left with the 107 B 1984 RR Vouge,H 1991 Disco 1, L 1993 Disco, N 1996 Disco, Y 2001 Disco, 53 Disco 2, 56 Disco 3, MY10 TD4 XS [Nav] Manual Rimini Red, MY13 TD4 GS Auto Firenze Red, MY15 Disco Sport SE Tech Firenze Red. |
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1st Feb 2016 12:03 pm |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4905 |
I always had manuals. Company cars were always auto. I wanted an auto for this purchase. Also a proper auto for slow up hill start stop traffic in Sydney.
But with an auto you won't cook your clutch. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device! Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18 |
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1st Feb 2016 12:10 pm |
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Lost for Words Member Since: 15 Dec 2014 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 198 |
FWIW, I covered over 60k, reaching 130k, in my manual, towing a horse trailer frequently, and had no issues with the clutch. Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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1st Feb 2016 2:27 pm |
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rjc1944 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Perranporth, Cornwall Posts: 783 |
I used to have a starting handle on an old car. I know how to use it but don't want another. I feel the same about a clutch and manual gearbox.
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1st Feb 2016 2:49 pm |
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 |
I wanted all the toys, hence HSe, could do without the sat nav though as it is either me or it but we don't get on (although I do like her voice )
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1st Feb 2016 7:30 pm |
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MrGimper Member Since: 31 Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 14 |
I just paid (friday) 8K for a 3.2 i6 Auto HSE 56 plate (2007 MY) with 80K on the clock. Full Service History and just MOT'd.
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1st Feb 2016 10:58 pm |
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