Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > General > Which is best for the FL2 TD4 - manual or auto?
Auto or Manual - which is best for the Freelander 2?
Manual
47%
 47%  [19]
Auto
52%
 52%  [21]
Total Votes: 40

Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
Hotcoffee



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 12

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black
Which is best for the FL2 TD4 - manual or auto?

Which is best for the FL2 TD4 driving experience - a manual shift or auto.

Post #5650 20th Aug 2007 9:14 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave



Member Since: 04 Jul 2007
Location: Somewhere Near You
Posts: 2666

Scotland 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Ah ha, looks like I'm the only one who likes a manual box Shocked

Experience came from driving a jeep cherokee auto in the snow and having difficulty stopping going down a steep hill so I prefer a manual box for that reason. ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Post #5652 20th Aug 2007 10:16 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
NightFox



Member Since: 11 May 2007
Location: North Shropshire
Posts: 353

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Tambora Flame

The only thing that puts me off the manual box is the drop in fuel economy. My manual TD4 consuption pretty well matched the claimed combined 37mpg, so I'm guessing the claimed 33mpg for the auto box is going to be pretty close to the reality. Not wanting to hijack the original thread, but are there any auto box users who use it mostly in CommandShift mode? If so, what sort of mpg can you get out of it?

Post #5653 20th Aug 2007 10:23 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave



Member Since: 04 Jul 2007
Location: Somewhere Near You
Posts: 2666

Scotland 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

37mpg Shocked

I only get 32mpg, and thats either around town or on a long run Big Cry Big Cry ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Post #5656 20th Aug 2007 11:42 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
G4LAND



Member Since: 04 Dec 2006
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 183

Mexico 2013 LR2 2.0T HSE Lux Auto Havana

If you are thinking in “off road”, the best way will be AUTO. You don’t have transfer gearbox, and your clutch is going to pay that. Auto Freelander 1, works pretty well for off road, and you can imagine on a FL2 can be superb!
The new comandshift gearbox is simply incredible!!! Yuri
(ARS) XE1UN, EA1HCZ

13 LR2 (FL2) HSE Lux SI4
Havana/Black
(Mexico)

08 LR2 (FL2) SE
Tambora/Black
(Mexico GONE)

05 DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8
Tangiers Orange/Black
(Spain)

13 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE SDV6
Orkney Grey / Ebony (Black)
(Spain)

07 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE TDV8
Java Black/Black
(Spain GONE)

02 DEFENDER 90 BLACK LE TD5
(Spain GONE)

09 VOLVO XC70 OCEAN RACE EDITION D5
Ocean Race Blue
(Spain)

Post #5661 20th Aug 2007 4:44 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
yamaha-fan



Member Since: 11 Jun 2007
Location: Munich
Posts: 324

Germany 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Ladies and Gentlemen,

we live in the 21st Century! To get the bread/rolls from the bakery we use our car in the morning, to buy cigaretts, we use our car, to get the newspaper - we use our car - we are stuck in a traffic jam and the automatc transmission driver sits relaxed in his/her seat and enjoys the music from his/her audio system.
Joke aside, the TD4 diesel engine cries for an automatic transmission due to its high torque at relatively low rev's. Increase in fuel consumption is very low, if any. Off-road capabilities with an automatic increase due to the electronic link with the terrain reponse system. The resale value of an automatic is much more stable, as automatic transmission is very much in demand, and offers cannot match demand.
The only negative aspect is the price increase. But once this is overcome the joy never ends.

Yamaha-Fan

Post #5667 21st Aug 2007 5:03 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Cidor



Member Since: 05 May 2007
Location: Pskov
Posts: 35

Russia 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Tambora Flame

yamaha-fan wrote:
The only negative aspect is the price increase. But once this is overcome the joy never ends.
Yamaha-Fan

+100 ! Very Happy

Post #5670 21st Aug 2007 11:26 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
cuz



Member Since: 17 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 1

England 

we test drove an hse auto on saturday (Barretts, Canterbury) and never having had an auto i was mighty impressed. gear change so smooth and great response - we didnt try the manual mode. the salesman then took us on their "off road" course - two wheels on and two wheels off a steep concrete bank (bloody scary, the wife nearly had kittens), foot off brake down a steep incline. great fun and seriously competent. if they can do the right deal i hope to buy one

Post #5672 21st Aug 2007 12:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

United Kingdom 

cuz wrote:
we test drove an hse auto on saturday (Barretts, Canterbury) and never having had an auto i was mighty impressed. gear change so smooth and great response - we didnt try the manual mode. the salesman then took us on their "off road" course - two wheels on and two wheels off a steep concrete bank (bloody scary, the wife nearly had kittens), foot off brake down a steep incline. great fun and seriously competent. if they can do the right deal i hope to buy one


If they can't do the deal, go somewhere else, then play each of them off, to get the deal.

You'll not regret the extra work when your a proud owner.

Good luck choosing your colour!!!!! Razz

Post #5678 21st Aug 2007 4:26 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Kangy



Member Since: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 57

Australia 

The Wistler White TD4,HSE with sunroof on order is an auto.In Australia Auto is only available,plus i need one to put in hand controls so can drive it with me being disabled.Will be looking forward to trying out this Commandshift as well.

Post #5686 21st Aug 2007 8:58 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
WazKayani



Member Since: 29 Jul 2007
Location: Surrey
Posts: 5

United Kingdom 

I drove both and my plan was to purchase the Auto because the missus drives Auto only.

After driving both, I just found I enjoyed the Manual a lot more - it had a great gearbox and felt really good. So.....have purchased the Manual XS. Should be with me in Sept (plus over 3 years it was £800 cheaper over the auto).

Post #5692 22nd Aug 2007 1:19 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Cypress



Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Posts: 159

England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Hi,
Some of this depends upon when you bought your car the auto was introduced later then the manual.

I guess, other like me only a had a choice of manual, but I'm happy with what I have Smile

Paul;

Post #5695 22nd Aug 2007 4:30 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave



Member Since: 04 Jul 2007
Location: Somewhere Near You
Posts: 2666

Scotland 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

WazKayani,

I guess thats one way to stop the missus driving it Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Post #5697 22nd Aug 2007 6:02 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Nick Jan



Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Nr Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex
Posts: 441

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

I tried the manual version at the FL2 launch in UK last autumn. The long wait for the auto version to appear was annoying, but I am soooooo gald I waited. It's simply brilliant in terms of performance and smoothness. So far the 32 -33 mpg combined seems spot on! Life is not a dress rehearsal!

Post #5718 23rd Aug 2007 11:07 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
carlfraz



Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Minkies lap dancing club
Posts: 839

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I've currently got the manual, but despite the problems I've had, it is a FANTASTIC motor.......however!!......as I have had the opportunity to get a 'buy back' and exchange my current car, I drove the auto....hmmmm not that impressed on the road with the auto in 'auto' mode, but great in command shift on the test drive, once i had got used to it. Pick up the replacement on 1st Sept, so give me a few days to settle in to both standard 'auto mode' and 'command shift' and I will give the full reply. I think for mundane driving, the 'auto standard' mode will be 100%, then if you need manual change for a 'sportier' drive the command shift will come into its own..........I hope Bow down

Will keep you posted...either way its better than the competition, this months 'WHAT CAR' mag voted best in category, even over the Honda. Said is was pricy but well worth the extra cash over the competition. Thumbs Up

Post #5740 24th Aug 2007 9:11 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site