Jonnyb1990 · Mar 26, 2014

Afternoon fellas,

Wondering what your opinions are on automatic transmissions green laning are,

Only driven an Auto D4 and it drove me up the wall (refused to change gear when I wanted it to)

Looking at a 300tdi D1 auto currently owned by Cirrus

Dover · Mar 26, 2014

I have owned both auto and manual 300tdi disco off roaders (currently running auto), I have to admit I enjoy my auto plus it's easier for the Mrs. Its an easier days off roading. When you start to bog down just put your foot in, don't have to worry about missing a gear change

martin1512 · Mar 26, 2014

Manual every time for me. I don't like auto's whether on or off road.

Jonnyb1990 · Mar 26, 2014

I've heard mixed things,

On one side you dont have the control that is sometimes needed

and on another its better as you think more about the route than the gear,

Could be an interesting first trip lol

jamesmartin · Mar 26, 2014

Jonnyb1990 said:
I've heard mixed things,

On one side you dont have the control that is sometimes needed

and on another its better as you think more about the route than the gear,

Could be an interesting first trip lol

you haver more control of torque put at the wheels with an auto

Thor1950 · Mar 26, 2014

Jonnyb1990 said:
I've heard mixed things,

On one side you dont have the control that is sometimes needed

and on another its better as you think more about the route than the gear,

Could be an interesting first trip lol

well look at how semi trucks/lorry's are going to autos. and the construction equipment, and heavy military trucks. If it was not any good would you thing the would go there. A mechanical/standard is far cheaper to build for auto manfactures

Dragonwalker · Mar 26, 2014

Thor1950 said:
well look at how semi trucks/lorry's are going to autos. and the construction equipment, and heavy military trucks. If it was not any good would you thing the would go there. A mechanical/standard is far cheaper to build for auto manfactures

Stick shift

cheap auto security in USA

Discodad · Mar 26, 2014

I have had both and found the auto much easier on and off the tarmac.
I was concerned that hill descents would be hairy in the auto, but low range in 1st / 2nd was very controlled on a very steep slope.

Hill climbs are safer with no need to dip the clutch.

But fuel economy is poor.
I can only just afford to run a disco, so I'm back in a manual

but I'm getting 32mpg against my old auto which averaged 23mpg

Dragonwalker · Mar 26, 2014

Jonnyb1990 said:
Afternoon fellas,

Wondering what your opinions are on automatic transmissions green laning are,

Only driven an Auto D4 and it drove me up the wall (refused to change gear when I wanted it to)

Looking at a 300tdi D1 auto currently owned by Cirrus

It all depends on how skilled you are in driving a manual transmission. Based on your question, you don't have a lot of experience with them, so it will take you some time to gain the skills you need.
It doesn't take long, and once you figure it out it will be second nature.
In a lot of ways the auto is easier - if you get wheel spin in the snow, one of the easier ways to deal with it is to lightly apply the brake.
That will send power to the other wheel, the one with traction.
Needless to say, this is easier with an automatic, as there are the same number of pedals as you have feet.

I think the manual gives you more control, but that is me

listerdiesel · Mar 26, 2014

Driven both types in all sorts of vehicles, but when towing I prefer the manual box, especially with the V8.

Peter

Iann · Mar 26, 2014

Thor1950 said:
well look at how semi trucks/lorry's are going to autos. and the construction equipment, and heavy military trucks. If it was not any good would you thing the would go there. A mechanical/standard is far cheaper to build for auto manfactures

Nearly all HGVs over here are going into automatic gear selection of an manual gear box not an actual auto box

Fire engines and dust bin wagons and some very heavy haulage fit proper auto boxs

3.5 efi · Mar 26, 2014

Iann said:
Nearly all HGVs over here are going into automatic gear selection of an manual gear box not an actual auto box

Fire engines and dust bin wagons and some very heavy haulage fit proper auto boxs

despise my 'auto' box in wagon. stupid feckin thing, changes gear at the most inappropriate times. drive it in manual round town.
like that I don't have to stir it though and only flick a switch to change.

SnowmanV8 · Mar 26, 2014

Jonnyb1990 said:
I've heard mixed things,

On one side you dont have the control that is sometimes needed

and on another its better as you think more about the route than the gear,

Could be an interesting first trip lol

I hate to correct but.. You have the choice of locking each gear giving you the control you need. But in traffic it's so much nicer and way more pleasurable to drive. My next car has been chosen as it is an Auto with the paddle shift. Don't think I will ever go back to manual for a daily driver again. No need for the redline so no need for a manual!

Jonnyb1990 · Mar 26, 2014

All interesting points,

I have done a scent amount of time off road but nothing serious, and in a 90, was sure it was going to be a different experience and my driving style will change off road I'm sure because of it,

Fun times ahead me thinks

3.5 efi · Mar 26, 2014

you'll love the auto off road. point and squirt.

bobbler · Mar 26, 2014

Both have their own bonuses and it's each to their own really. Personally I would worry more about the condition of a d1 than what box it has.

Currently on my second auto d1 and have also had manuals too. With a decat, straight through centre pipe and egr blank they pull really well while getting close to 30mpg too

Off road I prefer the lower ratio of the manual for descending but the auto is good for the constant power to the wheels.

West Slope Rover · Mar 26, 2014

I prefer the auto, and compared to some auto 4x4s I've owned, I especially like the tranny in my RRC. Plus, an auto is superior in snow, which is found in abundance around here 5 or 6 months out of the year.

3.5 efi · Mar 26, 2014

do you have Nig riding in the back?

blackstrat · Mar 26, 2014

Took my auto D2 off road a few times and although it felt very strange and a bit 'out of control' at first I have to say that once I'd got used to it I was very impressed with it.

Toprulesman · Mar 26, 2014

Got to be an auto. More control; more pleasure and oh yea, more diesel lol

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