tamcameron

Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #1

Auto or manual

hey everyone, i am having my engine replaced, gear box and wiring loom replaced.

my question is

• my mechanic is saying that i would be aswell changing from MANUAL TO AUTO

• as this shall benifit me as i do long road trips in my car, do you think this would benifit me and if so can you please explain WHY....????
• I understand the pleasure of driving Manual

other question

• as i am having my engine changed is there anything you would recommend i do to the engine bay at this time. ( sound proofing, rust treatment etc. )

Thanks everyone

P.S. I TRUST MY MECHANIC, BUT WOULD LIKE YOUR VIEW ON THIS

 

DanBerry

New Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #2

I always like the thought of an auto box, just for the ease of use. But you need to consider a considerable jump in fuel consumption, and a horrible engine note as well!! Like i said, like the idea, but not the practicalities!!

 

Langers

Well-Known Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #3

What car, what engine, what gearbox...?

 

tamcameron

Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #4

i cant belive how fast people reply on here, it is great to get some good advise,

i dont know why it did not cross my mind about the fuel, but it didn't filling up a tank over here in Dubai is only 20 pounds per week but that still not a solution as i will take the defender when i leave here.

thanks Danberry

love your Sparta

 

tamcameron

Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #5

130 Dfender

V8 - 3.9 L

Thanks

 

G-man

BBQ king

• Sep 13, 2010

• #6

manual as auto's are for people who don't have the use of one of there legs

 

Langers

Well-Known Member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #7

tamcameron said:

130 Dfender

V8 - 3.9 L

Thanks

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In that case, it's entirely up to personal preference - an auto can be excellent especially for town driving, but can sap a lot of power and, as has been said, will reduce your fuel economy.

Off road, the difference is negligible and as I said - is entirely up to personal preference as to which is 'best'.

If your current manual gearbox is in good condition and is working - why spend more to change it?

Welcome to the forum by the way :welcome2:

 

tamcameron

Member

• Sep 14, 2010

• #8

thanks for your reply, this is what i was thinking also and just need other like minded people to put insure that the ideas that i am going to choose for my defender is the correct one's

thanks again and it is good to be on a forum with like minded people.

rob

 

jai_landrover

Well-Known Member

• Sep 14, 2010

• #9

tamcameron,

i loved Dubai, twas there a few years back stayed for almost a month. Japanese restraunt was lovley king prawns and dip twas great. Irish bar was cool to get some good company and beer. Cyclone club was an experience being almost 21 trying to get to the bar before being grabbed and pulled by loads of russian ladies. Music was fantastic aswell wish I was there now! Lol

 

robpenrose

New Member

• Sep 14, 2010

• #10

personally i would stick with a manual. I had a TD5 auto disco before my TD5 defender and wouldnt change it back. I just prefer a defender with a manual box.