DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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still trying to finalise my spec for ordering
one thing i've never considered is an automatic. always had manual and always thought i'd stick with a manual.
there is a thread on here about problems with automatics on the d4 already but should i consider an auto??
it will be a 2.7 so from what i read the old but uprated box from a d3 
so far i'm leaning towards manual for better mpg and albeit slightly, better performance.
could anyone who is a recent auto convert change my thinking  or am i best to stick to what i know?? 
i see this as a persnal taste thing unless i'm missing something about the discovery auto box.
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You're missing a lot about the Discovery Auto box, it's one of the best auto boxes around, but if you want pure economy (after all, that's the only real reason you'd really want a manual)  then get the manual, otherwise once you've got the auto, you'll never look back, especially if you tow or do any motorway or city traffic driving or off-road or on road or anywhere in fact, just get the auto.
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| 13th Oct 2009 5:19 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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I have a manual d3 and have driven the autos. I would proberly go for an auto next time as its great ..and much better when your stuck in traffic all day  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 13th Oct 2009 5:39 pm |
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YeehawTwistyArms
Member Since: 07 Mar 2007
Location: UK
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Hi Dave
Had both, prefer the Auto (by a long way). Although didn't mind the manual when I had it.
Plenty of posts/polls on here to help you.
YTA
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| 13th Oct 2009 5:43 pm |
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xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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The D3/4 auto is beyond superb! The D4 box being somehow smoother & better than the D3...
I was a die hard manual man until I got the D3 auto. I now dread driving manual cars. Hope this helps!  Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!
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| 13th Oct 2009 5:49 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
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Had manual cars all my life including my first D3. Latest one i nthe stable is an Auto and it's sooooo much better to drive.
Personally I wouldn't have another manual unless there was some other major age / spec advantage . . . "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 13th Oct 2009 6:29 pm |
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Zermatt Vulgaris
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
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D3 is my first auto and can't imagine owning it in manual; auto box suits the D3 so well. If the D4 box is as good as the FL2 auto (which i prefer to D3 auto..at least on tarmac) then you can't go wrong..but you'll want arm rests and that means HSE  Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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| 13th Oct 2009 6:33 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Last D3 was manual and loved it. My new one is an auto and only just after 6 months of living with it I'm really loving it.
Initially I could not get used to quick B roads as it took a while to get the gear I really needed out of bends, but slipping it into sport mode sorted that.
Since the remap, in normal D, the car is a dream and would not consider going back to a manual D3 now.
Excellent for tootling round town, on motorways and once you get used to it, on back roads.
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| 13th Oct 2009 6:36 pm |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
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i was under the impression the D4 was only available in auto..?
no doubt some one will be along to correct me.. one wife.......livid
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| 13th Oct 2009 6:38 pm |
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promitheus
Member Since: 04 Jul 2009
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ad, I think the 2.7 D4 is also available as a manual too.
Dave, I got my first auto back in 2007, and I was also a bit confused when ordering my FL2 (manual or auto?). Let me assure you that I've got no regrets till now. Especially when you off-road, I believe it's perfect!
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| 13th Oct 2009 7:12 pm |
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Craig S-L
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HAving driven a D4 briefly on Saturday, (and travelled in the passenger seat for a bit longer) I would say you are missing out on the best bit of the D4 which is the 3.0 engine - it is so much more responsive than the standard diesel, and nearly a match for the V8 in normal driving (admittedly with MTR's RAI and Rack)
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| 13th Oct 2009 8:55 pm |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
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The auto box behind the 2.7 in the D4 is the D3 auto box (...26), not the upgraded box (...28 ).
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| 13th Oct 2009 9:18 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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sounds like I'm convinced!
it's the commercial I'm going for so only available with 2.7   .
on paper it should be the same (performance wise) in auto as my current Nissan Navara manual so think I'll giver it a go.
only trouble is thats another £1,300 to the extras list!!  XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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| 14th Oct 2009 9:26 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi DaveC,
If you're worried about the 1300 quid, go the manual.
I believe the auto box is very good, but mine is a manual and I'm *very* happy with it. The Bearded Dragon
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| 15th Oct 2009 3:46 am |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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the £1,300 doesn't worry me it's the other £7k worth of options already on my wish list it has to squeeze next to!
like a kid in a sweet shop with the options list
I'll probably go for it as I'm going off the 20" wheel option in favour of the 19", that'll be £400 towards the auto XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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| 15th Oct 2009 9:15 am |
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