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Any reasons not to buy a manual?
Ok guys, new here (posted in hello thread)
Looking to buy the wife a discovery, we need a very large family car, 4 kids!!
Have been looking at auto or a month or so, but I've found a good deal on a 05 manual. lowish mileage great spec.
So is there any major reason not to by manual, she has a manual car now so no probs for here.
Cheers
3rd Jun 2010 4:24 pm
AWD man
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check for clutch slip (expensive job)
Otherwise they are fantastic in manual or Auto.... manual is slightly quicker off the mark (if you're that way inclined) and "can" return a higher mpg (again, if you drive it so)
The 6 speed box is a joy to be honest
Auto was an extra hence slightly higher 2nd hand residuals.57 RRS TDV8
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3rd Jun 2010 4:29 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Some say manual gears are best. The vast majority are auto, so a manual will be a rare commodity, especially in high trim level.
Its down to personal preference. Some early manuals eat their clutches very early on, so it might be worth investigating whether it has ever had a warranty job on the clutch.
3rd Jun 2010 4:29 pm
SN
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you have no control over the EPB with a manualSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
3rd Jun 2010 4:48 pm
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Don't want to tempt fate, but I have had my manual from new 55 plate and just hit 50k and it has been faultless, and I think you get slightly lower speeds in low range giving that little bit more control when playing also mpg a little better with the manual.As for the handbrake its not a problem but would guess the auto set up is better for hill starts and towing.So feel your boots and what ever you buy your love it! Wanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
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The auto apply can be easily disabled. Was one of the first things i did with my faultmate.
And you can easily force it not to apply in the situations where it would normally do so automatically, should the urge take you.
3rd Jun 2010 6:57 pm
Apny
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Manual, spanish waiters are great
3rd Jun 2010 7:07 pm
Apny
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Or Emanual shes nice
3rd Jun 2010 7:08 pm
Vortech
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No probs with mine, just make sure you run her in low range every so often.
3rd Jun 2010 7:56 pm
pa28pilot
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Manual 05
I have a manual and wouldn't swap it for anything runs great and just blanked the egr with Petes blanking plates today and works brillient.
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3rd Jun 2010 8:03 pm
ajmooseman
Member Since: 03 Jun 2010
Location: Holmfirth
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thanks for the reply's guys
Just had a text from the vendor, It's sold!
Damm got really excited and was going to view first thing tomorrow.
The hunt continues, found a HSE auto, a little over budget (but the old man has offered a helping hand
Not listed with a tow bar, but don't all HSe's have one??
6th Jun 2010 11:21 am
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Towbars were optional even on a HSE. Cheap & easy to fit, often available here or on fleabay, electrics supposed to be easy to fit.
Good job chosing an auto, they are brill and great for us lazy bones that dont want to wear out our left foots!!
6th Jun 2010 11:23 am
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Re: Any reasons not to buy a manual?
ajmooseman wrote:
So is there any major reason not to by manual, she has a manual car now so no probs for here.
Cheers
Yep, BIG PROBLEM..................Last time I looked I was Born with 2 legs and 2 feet.................Whats the use of 3 peddles
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| 08MY Discovery 3 (history) 
but I have had my manual from new 55 plate and just hit 50k and it has been faultless, and I think you get slightly lower speeds in low range giving that little bit more control when playing also mpg a little better with the manual.As for the handbrake its not a problem but would guess the auto set up is better for hill starts and towing.So feel your boots and what ever you buy your love it! 
