manual or auto???

Manual or Auto gearbox for offroading?? just wondered what the thoughts were...please vote and then put a reason why

more control. auto lag is bad. easier mechanics. dont want an autobox failing on you if your overlanding.

i voted manual

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i would have said the same as griff till i went on a Landrover Experience course in an auto.

More to go wrong with an auto

i was thinking there would be more controll with an auto 'coz u dont have to worry bout cluch. if ur boots are muddy do u get any troubles with feet slipping off pedals? ie the clutch?

havent used an auto offroad but when i did the 3peaks challenge in our hired volvo xc70 (which was auto) i didnt get on with the lag when overtaking. auto is GREAT for cruising and motorway work, but i wouldnt want one as an everyday car and i dont think i would enjoy one offroad either.

V8 with an auto box is great for off-roading for things like trials and challenge events, but not an overland expedition. I know one chap who has a 5 litre TVR engine mated to a Rangie 4 speed box with Jaguar J-gate changer so you can drive as a semi-auto if you want. Pretty unstoppable machine

that must have been interesting - getting all that to mate together successfully?

well i thinking with regards to trials and challenges not overland expeditionws

I've always preferred manual but I'm open to giving an auto a go