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Has the D4 manual option been deleted ?
Chaps,is it 8-speed auto only with paddles and rotary selector now ?"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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13th Feb 2012 10:05 am
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Manual option went couple of years ago ISTR. Any colour as long as it's Auto.
13th Feb 2012 10:08 am
Russell
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Unless you go for a 2.7 versions which did come with the manual option, but the 2.7 option may also have been dropped now.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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13th Feb 2012 10:11 am
mickyd4
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I hope they bring back the proper Automatic gear selector on the next Discovery or or its equivalent replacement, new one seems a bit fiddly and paddle shifts too, not really my thing I am afraid. 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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13th Feb 2012 3:09 pm
mark the spark
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i hope they bring back the manual MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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13th Feb 2012 3:18 pm
mickyd4
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I like Manual cars too! My little Mini's 6 spd manual gear box is fun, puts you back in touch with "precise" driving. But in a big 3.0 Disco just I like to waft along, plus command shift keeps you in control if you really need it! 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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13th Feb 2012 3:26 pm
mark the spark
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i would just like the option not trying to start the manual v auto debate ( again ) pros and cons for all sides but think there should be a choice MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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13th Feb 2012 3:29 pm
mickyd4
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Your right, then everyone would be happy! 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
13th Feb 2012 3:47 pm
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mickyd4 wrote:
Your right, then everyone would be happy!
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13th Feb 2012 4:21 pm
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If they could find a manual gearbox that would cope with the 3 litre engine it would be nice.........but as far as the D4 is concerned it was only ever an option with the early 2.7 TDV6 engine (like mine). The first batch of D4 Commercials had it as standard, as did the early D4 GS model in the UK.2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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13th Feb 2012 4:24 pm
mickyd4
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Didn't like the look of the D3 when I first saw it in the magazines!..... It soon grew on me, I'm sure the new transmission layout will! 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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13th Feb 2012 4:26 pm
h9scw
Member Since: 26 Mar 2010
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IIRC, the manual was deleted as it wasnt rated for the 3.0 SDV6 torque output....Having had a manual 3, I like the waft mode of the auto better.
I dare say that if a greater demand for a manual existed then LR may have sourced a beefier cog-swapper but the preference even in the 3 seemed to be for an auto.
13th Feb 2012 4:27 pm
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14th Feb 2012 1:45 pm
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