I’m back!

Sort of. So I sold my D2 last year for a ST225. Just sold the focus, now looking to get another D2.

But auto or manual?
PFL or FL?

Decisions decisions.


Hope to get my hands on a nanocom again too, it sure helped me out a lot last time

You bought a focus!
You had an acute neurological condition I suppose but you are now fully recovered I hope?
Must have been hell.

Bantam1 said:

You bought a focus!
You had an acute neurological condition I suppose but you are now fully recovered I hope?
Must have been hell.

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It was just something I had to get out of my system. Doctor has prescribed me meds and said everything will be good to go, fingers crossed for a full recovery from the discovery

I have an auto D2, which has taken a while to adjust to but I'm now thoroughly enjoying it.
I do feel, most of the time, that I'd be in a higher gear if I had a manual but the auto does seem a good choice.
I dont know, if I was doing a lot of off road I may prefer the added control of a manual but for what I do at the moment the auto is definitely the best IMO.
Mines an early low mileage with the 10p engine so I have had to take the head off (Td5) and change the dowels from plastic to steel.
I went for basic spec without sunroofs and I think that was the best choice of all because I have no other issues, I just enjoy it.
About to upgrade my suspension but thats all I will need for the foreseeable future.

'PFL or FL?' - Wassat then?
Mine's a Td5 auto, I like it as it seems to promote a more relaxed driving style suitable for a 2 ton vehicle, but it will pick up it's skirts and run if I want it to (well, quickly enough for me anyway). Tempted to have it mapped though....

Spong said:

'PFL or FL?' - Wassat then?

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"Pre-Face Lift or Face Lift"
Mine is a face-lift Td5 with a manual box. Not the quickest lump on the road, but as @Spong has said it will get up and go if you have time to wait for it to build up a "head of steam".
The differences between FL and pre-FL are largely aesthetic with almost no differences in the mechanicals, but there are some not insignificant differences in the electrics such as locations of lights and headlights.

brian47 said:

"Pre-Face Lift or Face Lift"

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Ahh, so it is.
Mine's 'FL', but if I'm honest I think I preferred the front end styling of my old 'PFL'. It was a nicer colour too.

brian47 said:

"Pre-Face Lift or Face Lift"
Mine is a face-lift Td5 with a manual box. Not the quickest lump on the road, but as @Spong has said it will get up and go if you have time to wait for it to build up a "head of steam".
The differences between FL and pre-FL are largely aesthetic with almost no differences in the mechanicals, but there are some not insignificant differences in the electrics such as locations of lights and headlights.

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Isn’t pfl 10p and fl a 15p engine?
I’m going auto I think. I drive buses which are all auto, so won’t be too different from what I drive all day at work.
Fancy trying an auto with off-road as I won’t have to worry about any gear changes should I need to change

baronvonprepper said:

Isn’t pfl 10p and fl a 15p engine?
I’m going auto I think. I drive buses which are all auto, so won’t be too different from what I drive all day at work.
Fancy trying an auto with off-road as I won’t have to worry about any gear changes should I need to change

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I recently rejoined the D2 club and while searching for this one I really wanted an auto. my last one was an auto and loved it so much could not now go back to manual.. The one i got is a PFL but has a 16p engine in it.. you have to learn how to drive an auto, you can persuade it to go into higher gear quicker by letting your foot off the gas a little, and use the cruise control a lot as it will save you fuel.. I won't go back to manual now... could be a sign of getting old i suppose.

Nige

Well I picked this puppy up.
D2 auto XS
185k miles
3 owners from new
£900 winner winner chicken dinner. Now leaves me plenty of money in my pocket for mods. As long as I get more than 18mpg I will be happy