Skanny Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Guys, Through my line of work i'm getting more and more fammiliar with the td5 engined discoveries and im quite fancying one myself as my daily drive. Im torn between an auto and a manual and im asking for your opinions on both. In my experience there are pros and cons for both Manual Pros Cheaper replacement parts no expensive ECu to go wrong uses less fuel no oil cooler pipes and cooler to maintain / replace quicker accelleration No expensive torque convertor to replace can bump start if required. Cons More involved drive more prone to abuse by previous owners through rough gear changing etc clutch wear / replacement. Auto box Pros Lazy driving style Cons lots of expensive bits to go wrong/replace needs additional cooling / pipework cant bump start if required What would you go for given a choice? Thanks Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Td5 - manual every time because the auto is carp and feels horribly underpowered - can't speak for chipped ones but they are supposed to be better. V8 - auto every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Have fun on the swings, I'll be on the roundabout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.t Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I once bought a parkers review some time ago that put me off Disco's and onto Shoguns! Basically Manual Gearbox Life Expectancy: 60000miles Auto: 120000miles ...and the associated smoother operation for the rest of the transmission from the auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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