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SKYWRITER
Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Location: MERSEYSIDE
Posts: 62
 
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time to change my d3 do i get a manual or auto? AUDI S4 4.2 V8 panda multijet, vespa et4, eccles opal,
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 Wed Jul 16 2008 12:36am |
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Russell
Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 179
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Manual  Tow bar, roof bars, and mud flaps, side steps, tow bar staorage unit.
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 2:29am |
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Bushwanderer
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 245
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Hi Skywriter,
I think that is a question that is impossible for anyone but yourself to answer.
I have a manual and love it. But others (lazy   ) wouldn't consider anything but an automatic.
Best of Luck with your decision,
Peter
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 4:18am |
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hernan1304
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 368
 
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Auto 
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 5:51am |
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DiscoDad
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In a Lay-By!
Posts: 1650
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Auto
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 6:31am |
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ferrett
Joined: 15 Jan 2006
Location: Always late
Posts: 265
 
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Manual 2006 D3 Man TDV6 SE - Buckingham Blue
If at first you don't succeed......mash the keyboard
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 6:46am |
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Popelka
Joined: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
Posts: 37
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I wonder if those that post on the choice, if they could also give a quick insight into why they chose one type over the other . thus passing on their experiences unless it is from being lazy 
The thing that springs to mind reading through other threads, maybe its a good idea to list what you want from the vehicle (MPG, 'L/100km', ease of drive, control over gears, etc) and that will give the answer for your situation/purchase
 BUT it's a 4x4Skoda
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 7:44am |
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D'arkuk
Joined: 15 Aug 2006
Location: M/C
Posts: 452
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Manual Brute force and ignorance, the D3 does the rest.
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 8:18am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 2008
 
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I went auto because you don't get the HSE here in manual , but in all honesty I think I now prefer auto .
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 8:20am |
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here & There
Posts: 4353
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SKYWRITER wrote:time to change my d3 do i get a manual or auto?
Do you ask when you need a poo ? its really up to you thats it Notice to Vultures are you bits ready for collection yet
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 8:24am |
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Home, home on the range........
Posts: 5466
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Auto for a D3
Reasons:-
1. On Motorway traffic, it's a dream to drive effortlessly and smoothly (not saying you can't in a manual, it's just much more serene in an auto)
2. Off road for novices and experienced alike, Auto is very very good (not saying a manual isn't, it's just ,uch more civilised in an auto)
3. Traffic Jams, need I say more, Brake or Accelerate, no burnt out clutch as you move smothly in the traffic (you can move smoothly in a manual, it's just more effort!)
4. SWMBO - It's a big car, so the less things she has to think about when driving MY car, the better!!!!!
If I were you, I'd take one of each for a couple of hours & see which one you prefer.
I fall into the lazy auto driver camp (don't get excited NoDo$h...) it's just such a relaxed drive in all conditions.
Fuel economy is worse if you're putting your foot down all the time, but what's the different between 26 and 30....? (yes, i know, the answer is 4...!)
Test them, then decide, but my vote is Auto for a beast this size & weight TDV6 HSE Black, Black Wheels /MTR's(in the shed!), Black RRS front/rear LR badge (tbf) Black Leather, Black Glass, Black TowB, Shiny Tasmods, Dull Mantec, White (& Orange) Reflective D3 Sticker, Black steering wheel badge, black air intake. Optima & Traxide dual battery setup.
Need black RRS wheel centre caps.
Now with added Engel.....
We D3, therefore we are..........
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 9:15am |
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Snowy
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
Location: At the end of my tether
Posts: 820
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I had never had an auto and was adamant about getting a manual D3, until I tried a manual and auto back to back. The auto is just effortless, easy driving both on and off road, for the reasons Bodsy posted.
So I changed my mind and bought an auto.
Can I go for a poo now Ken?  If you are annoying me, just remember it takes 42 muscles for me to frown and only 4 to extend my middle finger, and I'm lazy so don't be offended.
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 9:21am |
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NHR
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 782
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Auto, especially in town where stop/start driving is always a pain in manual and where the slow traffic crawl is effortless in auto. I have also found it fine on the open road too. I maybe lazy but I couldn't imagine driving this in manual - always need a hand free to wave to other D3 drivers.
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 9:34am |
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James R
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: All at Sea
Posts: 593
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It's a personal choice. I have a manual, but have driven auto. I like both.
I agree with all of Bodseys points above, driving on the motorway and in traffic is a dream with the auto box. From my limited time driving an auto D3(1 day) I found the auto box to be superb, very little delay in kick down.
I have experience with 2 Mercedes autos and found the gearboxes on these to be rubbish - based on that experience I would never buy another auto. I cannot find fult with the D3 auto though and may well get one next time.
It's a trade off between ease of driving and fuel consumption. The purists will tell you to buy a manual!
Pick the one that suits your driving style. Sharks: Natures way of telling surfers to get a job
07 Silver TDV6 XS Manual + Stainless Tubes + Tints + LR dog Guard
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 9:38am |
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Reggieb
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
Posts: 149
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Have always driven a manual and always swore blind I'd never change, I took an auto D3 out for a day and have never looked back.
Seamless auto box makes driving a pleasure and with the TC upgrade very rapid when I need it to be, it all contributes to the permergrin 
Downside is less mpg around town, but who wants to drive in town anyway 
Try the auto before you commit, you'll love it TDV6 HSE - Light Guards - White Reflective Sticker & that something extra
No Jetboil (yet) Edit: Jetboil now arrived, whoopie!!
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| Wed Jul 16 2008 9:48am |
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