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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Manual is far superior. Funny how this has gone into a good old manual vs auto topic. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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28th Mar 2011 8:00 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
WOW! So impressed not. Members who have not got a clue about quality. Auto is pathetic at the side of the manual. I would not take one as a gift. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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28th Mar 2011 8:02 pm |
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Tandemman Member Since: 30 Jun 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 686 |
I would venture to suggest that your experience of driving an automatic freelander is at best cursory, perhaps the people who run the landrover experience centres are now using exclusively automatic cars because they also know less than you about the freelander. |
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28th Mar 2011 8:16 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Auto is simply easier to drive off road cos of no clutch, thats it. Experienced off roaders swear by manual defenders so those with experience can handle manuals off road. I have driven many FL2 autos, once for a long weekend when I had a fault with my old FL1. Basically you pay £1500 more for a car that costs more to tax and run. The auto revs too much before changing and kick down is hideous. Manual box is smooth and the stop/start is excellent. It puts me in control rather than an auto gearbox which doesn't know what its doing. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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28th Mar 2011 8:22 pm |
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philsh Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place Posts: 537 |
LR experience have used auto's for years. It's particularly good with the FL2 with no low-range box. Far more controlled. I have my views of auto v manual, but I think it's narrow minded to suggest one is s t over the other. Back to topic (kind of), it's interesting to see the SD4 is exclusively auto, with manual as an option though Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass |
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28th Mar 2011 8:22 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
SD4 is auto only as far as I know. One reason is the current clutch in the manual would not be strong enough to cope with the extra power.
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28th Mar 2011 8:27 pm |
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charliefoxtrot999 Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: North Somerset Posts: 153 |
Philsh
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28th Mar 2011 8:34 pm |
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Pegleg Member Since: 15 Apr 2010 Location: Deep in mid Wales Posts: 3114 |
I used to work for L/R at Solihull and their own demo drivers used the auto box quite simply because it's so much easier to control off road. It shows the vehicle's capability much better.
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28th Mar 2011 8:47 pm |
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philsh Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place Posts: 537 |
You're correct. Don't know where I got that from I could have sworn there was mention of a manual SD4 at some stage, but can't find anything to support this Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass |
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28th Mar 2011 9:00 pm |
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Tandemman Member Since: 30 Jun 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 686 |
I was perfectly happy with my manual when driving solo, but worried about the strength of the clutch when towing, especially in Alpine regions. A crossing of the San Bernadino giving rise for concern, so after seventy odd thousand miles I swapped to an auto. I have now covered thirty thousand miles in this and for the type of driving I do I find it is better than the manual.
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28th Mar 2011 9:08 pm |
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shilen Member Since: 29 Feb 2008 Location: In the Middle Posts: 1774 |
having an auto leaves your left hand free to roam to your female passengers thigh... |
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28th Mar 2011 9:11 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
I can see your point for towing definitely. Less faffing and so on. No plans for me to tow at this time.... Thumbs up from CG LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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28th Mar 2011 9:12 pm |
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Pegleg Member Since: 15 Apr 2010 Location: Deep in mid Wales Posts: 3114 |
That's what the rear seats are for Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice. |
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28th Mar 2011 9:13 pm |
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philsh Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place Posts: 537 |
Like your thought process Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass |
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28th Mar 2011 9:18 pm |
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