Currently finding this a very hard decision. driven both boxes and like them both but cannot for the life of me decide which one to go for! both 55,000 miles and same price. I guess ultimately I'm the only one that can make a decision!!!I'm thinking the auto may hold its value more than the manual, what do people reckon?

I had a similar dilemma My wife wanted an Auto and I wanted a Manual. Managed to persuade her that the fuel econmy was better on the Manual

However, the final decision rest with you.

Andy

Manual GS every time much better spec nice wheels & more MPG  If I had all the money I spent on Beer!, I'd spend it on Beer!.

I drive Auto and I wouldn't change it for a manual. I haven't driven a FL2 manual but the auto is nothing like the old auto's I hated back then as well.

However it comes down to which spec is better for you. 2010 Freelander 2 Select TD4 auto....gone
2011 Freelander 2 TD4 auto ...current

well the sound system will be getting replaced whatever spec I get and I can always change the wheels.
I was all up for getting a manual and then I borrowed my mums auto HSE for a week and I rather liked it

I had a manual GS for 3 years and have now got an auto GS. They are totally different cars.

totally a personal choice..........do you like to change gear ? do you like to be in control ? do you like to be able to feel the torque ?

I had this choice last year and decided to go for the manual as I still enjoy driving, and felt the auto would take a lot of that away.

I may look at an auto in 10 years time !!

the manual gearbox is superb and a pleasure to operate, but as I said it's a real individual choice.

Iain

If you are considering using the car to tow a caravan then the auto is the tool of choice

Tandemman wrote:

If you are considering using the car to tow a caravan then the auto is the tool of choice

average weight of a 15 hand horse and a 2 horse trailer is 2000kg thats serious towing weight.

not really bothered about towing it will be once in a blue moon, more concerned about general driving

iain cooper wrote:

totally a personal choice..........do you like to change gear ? do you like to be in control ? do you like to be able to feel the torque ?

I had this choice last year and decided to go for the manual as I still enjoy driving, and felt the auto would take a lot of that away.

I may look at an auto in 10 years time !!

the manual gearbox is superb and a pleasure to operate, but as I said it's a real individual choice.

Iain

+1 Well put that man  If I had all the money I spent on Beer!, I'd spend it on Beer!.

gs manual,every time,had s spec,bit basic for a £20k,the gs has just enough toys,love the power fold mirrors and terrain response does make a dirrerence if u go off roading seriously,just remember fuel is going up again auto is a nice drive mind  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

We had a HSE with the Auto box in as a courtesy car whilst our manual was off the road and was really impressed with the Auto, so much that the next one we have will very likely be an Auto, will just need to convince swmbo muttering on about being in control  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

I bought a manual HSE. I decided I was too young for an auto!