ormus
New Member
depends on how u use your disco. lots of town driving and u dont mind the fuel penalty, then get an auto.
all other types of driving then get a manual. better mpg.
as for towing, its a personal matter. some peeps prefer autos, others prefer manuals. autos can get very hot when towing large loads esp uphills. hence the oil cooler.
i much prefer a manual. but i dont drive in/out of the city twice a day either.
all other types of driving then get a manual. better mpg.
as for towing, its a personal matter. some peeps prefer autos, others prefer manuals. autos can get very hot when towing large loads esp uphills. hence the oil cooler.
i much prefer a manual. but i dont drive in/out of the city twice a day either.
Mantamad
New Member
I can only comment on the TD5 as have driven both auto and manual versions (my own is a manual) the auto is nice to drive and I would say essential if you do a lot of city driving as the clutch on a manual feels heavy in stop start driving, its only downfall is a slight delay in transferring engine power to move the wheels, you put your foot down when pulling out of a junction but its not instant power - you get used to it though!
eightinavee
Well-Known Member
I have a 300tdi auto as a work truck,my wife has a 300tdi soft dash 5spd RR.The auto is such an easy drive - esp in heavy traffic,fuel consumption is worse unless on a long run.The auto goes very well too,gives nothing away to "her" car in terms of performance,for the small fuel penalty I would go the auto every time - inc off road and definately for towing.
The r380 gearbox is a pig to use,esp now its getting cold in the mornings.
The r380 gearbox is a pig to use,esp now its getting cold in the mornings.
spectrum 418
New Member
I tow a large caravan and have always found my 300tdi auto to be faultless I love it.
i have a 300tdi auto the fuel thing is not as bad as people say unless you are going to hammer it about i love not having to mess about with the gears when in traffic it kicks down the gears as soon as i put my foot down as mentioned there is a slight delay from a standing start but has never caused me a problem but i think i will stay with the auto its wicked
eightinavee
Well-Known Member
Before you go to sleep,make the tea - plenty of milk,no sugar.James W said:I agree, my TD5 auto is ace for crusin'.. especially with cruise control on. Just crawl in the back and go to sleep
ladylandy said:
Well thanks for all the replies, i see now why they were all positive!!! Picked her up saturday night (first time i saw it in the light sunday morning) '95 M 300tdi auto. Absolutley hooked!!! Thought i was hooked on 90's til i drove this. I really can't belive just how nice it is, i was a porper 'i've got a 90 i'll never have a disco' but how wrong can you be!! It's aquamarine and the only bit of rust is on the back door hinge, the rest is in mint cond. 114k & full service history. And all that for £2100!! Just need to get rid of the nasty crome bull bar (looks like a chav mobile) and sort out the alloys as they are colour coded(don't look quite as bad as first thought though)
V.V.V. pleased, recommend one to anyone (until it brakes!)
