Member Since: 16 Oct 2015
Location: Worthing
Posts: 50
Auto v manual
Hi
I've been reading though a lot of old posts whilst I'm searching for a D3 and I must admit all the posts about transmission ,torque convertor noises ,vibrations , regular oil changes has got me worried.
I had discounted manuals in my search as I always feel a big comfy cruiser shoul be auto and my wife would prefer auto as she hates the electronic handbrakes, but now I'm wondering if maybe a manual would give me more peace of mind ? Or do they suffer with similar amounts of issues ?
16th Oct 2015 8:16 pm
Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
I have a manual and I love it however the next one will be an auto purely for the smoother ride and the ability to stick the cruise control on at slow speeds and let the car do the rest!!!De-Tango
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16th Oct 2015 8:24 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Electronic handbrake either way, auto or manual
16th Oct 2015 8:25 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
I wouldn't have anything but an auto for my everyday car, had to have a bit of work done on it, but it's worth every penny
16th Oct 2015 8:27 pm
Lynhay
Member Since: 16 Oct 2015
Location: Worthing
Posts: 50
tayaste wrote:
Electronic handbrake either way, auto or manual
Yeah I know , but she hates doing incline starts with an EHB , an auto is easier as you can
hold it on the foot brake .
16th Oct 2015 8:35 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9422
I‘ve owned one Disco, it being a manual and love it
But I may have said exactly the same if i‘f purchased an Auto Iggy/Ieuan
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16th Oct 2015 8:37 pm
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
I got a manual for the reduced transmission faults and improved fuel economy. The clutch is supposed to be a week point but many have seen good miles before replacement is needed. I use low range when manoeuvring to reduce wear on mine. My EPB (parking brake) engagement and release is automatic. I don't need to apply it as it's applies itself when I remove the ignition key. I don't need to release it when driving off as it releases it's self. I can't see what's not to like as there nothing to touch. Hill starts are easy too. Just pull away and the EPB releases as you move away, simple.
We are looking at a new family car at the moment and an EPB is on the list of things we'd like. Sadly the car we have chosen has a strange pull thing between the seats Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
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16th Oct 2015 8:43 pm
omg!
Member Since: 01 Jun 2011
Location: Fife
Posts: 569
Lynhay wrote:
tayaste wrote:
Electronic handbrake either way, auto or manual
Yeah I know , but she hates doing incline starts with an EHB , an auto is easier as you can
hold it on the foot brake .
Using an iiD tool you can set the Electronic Handbrake to auto release when you drive off so no need to hold it on the footbrake. The people in the car behind will be pleased.
16th Oct 2015 8:45 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Auto all the way.
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Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 349
Ive got a auto, Ive experienced a couple of problems along the way. Only due to 100,000 mile atf. I had a bit of judder and noisy torque converter, replaced the atf and put in a additive to help and all is well now at 120,000.
I think the manual can get a reverse gear problem when I was looking at buying. Not too sure on how easy of a fix it is. Which ever you buy can have transmission problems at some point. I've had 3 years without removal of any part of my transmission up to now so I'm happy.
Hope you find a gooden. From ant
16th Oct 2015 8:53 pm
Lynhay
Member Since: 16 Oct 2015
Location: Worthing
Posts: 50
Ahhh cheers omg and nodge . I didn't realise this was possible with the EPB that might ease the ear ache I would get if I get a manual .
I presume the dreaded dual mass flywheel has to be changed with the clutch ? Any ideas on ball park figure for the job ?
16th Oct 2015 8:57 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I would say auto all the way, manual better mpg but why struggle?
I have always been a fan of manuals but as I get older the appeal is wearing off.
I have read few posts over the last few years where manual D3 owners disappointed by low mileage clutch failures.
I made the mistake buying a manual TD5 disco would not do it again, mind you in the td5 the auto was only 4 speed and pretty poor in comparison the the D3 6 speed.
16th Oct 2015 9:10 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
after forty years of driving manual ...I was very reluctant to spend £30 k on an auto and not getting on with it...ITS BEEN A DREAM....it never stalls...it holds on hills a smooth drive and as for electric park brake....its a doddle...you just throttle and the brake comes off...
16th Oct 2015 9:15 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3463
129,000 miles in my manual now after the first clutch was first replaced under warranty at approximately 17,000 miles after about 18 months of ownership.
I would not describe 112,000 miles as a premature clutch failure on a 2.7 ton vehicle.
I get a bit of judder when I give it the beans but no real slippage.
My next car will be an auto, though.
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16th Oct 2015 10:08 pm
Disgoeshere
Member Since: 06 Dec 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 278
I presume the dreaded dual mass flywheel has to be changed with the clutch ? Any ideas on ball park figure for the job.
Just had new clutch done £1,475 and that's including DMF as well,first clutch change at 105k miles,not to bad for a car for it's weight.
Manual all the way for me, being driving manuals that long it's just second nature don't even think about it anymore. It's what suits you really as you are going to be driving it.
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