Auto or Manual
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I would go manual every time, especially for a diesel, and particularly if you are using off-road. Plus you will get at least 10% better MPG.
Don't get me wrong, I love the V8 auto's, but the diesels in auto form (personally) I don't think are that great. Modern (as in the last 2/3 years) diesels work ok with an auto box, but not older ones.
Matt.
Don't get me wrong, I love the V8 auto's, but the diesels in auto form (personally) I don't think are that great. Modern (as in the last 2/3 years) diesels work ok with an auto box, but not older ones.
Matt.
PikeyRange
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Tis personal preference really mate
Firstly i would say i would have a manual one though but if you can try the diesel in both auto and manual guises then you can have a think about it
Cheers Matt
Firstly i would say i would have a manual one though but if you can try the diesel in both auto and manual guises then you can have a think about it
Cheers Matt
lenb
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I have owned a manual since April (having owned an auto classic prior to that) and am very impressed. In fact when towing my caravan I much prefer it, it is certainly better in the fuel consumption stakes.
Lenb
Lenb
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what one have you decided on then????
I have decided on a manual......I have never really enjoyed auto's unless the car was fairly high cc, but I never driven one off road, hence the query. As for the 4x4 I would prefer an older pre-P38 rangeee - its just finding one. The reason why I'd like an earlier one is the P38 although a nicer looking - cosmetically they seem more vunerable.
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The P38 is longer than the classic and some buffs say that a 108" wheelbase is 8" too long for offroad work. One chap I know cuts the standard RR chassis down to 88" - needless to say the RR body does not fit afterwards so he converts it to a bobtail. I own a classic myself but love the sleeker look of the later models so come on chaps & lassies how good are the post classic (P38 on)models off road?
mikeljones
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I forgot to reply to the original question - I prefer the manual diesel
