Auto vs Manual.

cornish rattler said:

Hi guys

a mate at work wants to buy a disco 1 300tdi, a t m he drives a ford mondeo auto and tows a caravan and is sick of getting stuck on grass on sites, but can't make his mind up whether to buy an auto or a manual so i said i will ask on here which do you think is best.

graham
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03 d2 td5 auto e.s.

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G-man said:

here is a complete guide to auto v manual........


auto's are for people with missing limbs of who have lost the use of limbs..... and people who can't work out how to drive

FIN

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G-man said:

here is a complete guide to auto v manual........


auto's are for people with missing limbs of who have lost the use of limbs..... and people who can't work out how to drive

FIN

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V8_Disco said:

that is complete bollocks

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oldskool said:

Has the auto got the same towing capasity as the manual??

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V8_Disco said:

that is complete bollocks

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eightinavee said:

Tis,esp when you factor in reliabilty - the auto is far more reliable than the poxy manual.The auto is faster and any live thing beyond the towbar gets a much better ride.

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G-man said:

please re-read my previous post paying attention to the bit about needing to be able to drive

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eightinavee said:

Two feet,two pedals - simples.

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eightinavee said:

tis,esp when you factor in reliabilty - the auto is far more reliable than the poxy manual.
the auto is faster
unlikley as the auto box sucks a lot of power from the engine
and any live thing beyond the towbar gets a much better ride.
Yes possibly auto's can be smoother. If you don't know how to use the clutch proppa :d

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