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deluser_qhf Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Removed Posts: 95 ![]() |
As per title!! which do you prefer and why! im not sure which one to go for. |
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Lukey Luke Member Since: 09 Nov 2008 Location: Celles Posts: 82 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As said above, each to their own.
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zone30 Member Since: 20 Jan 2009 Location: OVL Posts: 683 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you're planning to go really offroad with the thing, go for automatic. The performance is even more impressive then. Had a demonstration before I bought one and the guy stopped halfway a steep hill and continued without ever sliding back. Doing that with a manual may burn the clutch.
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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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zone30 Member Since: 20 Jan 2009 Location: OVL Posts: 683 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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MVS Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Back under my favourite rock Posts: 267 ![]() |
No decision for us really, let the gearbox do the work, and easier to sell/trade on. EDITED to add ' in higher spec's it's almost expected to be an auto'
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deluser_qhf Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Removed Posts: 95 ![]() |
cheers guys!! I've test driven both and found the auto to be a bit sluggish but is that just because i'm not used to it? |
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MVS Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Back under my favourite rock Posts: 267 ![]() |
Yes you could say an auto is more sluggish, it's designed for a more relaxed type of driving. They are also slightly less efficient generally so aren't as nippy (VAG DSG being an exception).
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
I would have got a auto, if it was available when i bought as it better for towing and the occasional off road trip
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jbvox Member Since: 27 Oct 2008 Location: W Vl Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
for the last 5 cars I owned when deciding to change to a new one I said it would be an auto, but each time I spend the surplus money for an auto on a more visual option. And each time I say to myself, my next car will be an auto (especcially when in a traffic jam). It is a more relaxed driving with the auto, but I must say that the manual in the FL2 is also great (due to the 400nm torque?) Fl2 zermattsilver TD4 S man |
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RJ Member Since: 28 Mar 2009 Location: The power station Posts: 10 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
One week into my auto....no arguement the auto is the one to go for, superb engine/gearbox marriage makes life driving on todays roads sooo much easier...don't think the difference between manual and auto is a decision maker, my auto is plenty fast enough...provided you press the pedal..as for economy I am still playing with it but last tank average between fills was 31.7mpg which I reckon ain't bad given the type of motor it is....well pleased |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Automatic Positive: The best for real off-roading (as I found out on my LRE). More relaxing to drive.
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Chris B Member Since: 23 Jul 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 440 ![]() ![]() |
Last post just about sums it up: Manual for economy, Auto for city drivers and maximum off-road capability.
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carlfraz Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Minkies lap dancing club Posts: 839 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Had both, manual first, then auto. My choice....Auto all the way |
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