What's the point? Everyone knows manuals are better off road! The End
2nd Jan 2007 9:31 pm
highbridgeflyer
Member Since: 11 Jun 2006
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The D3 manual is now to be an option only. All D3's will come as an auto unless you specify otherwise. This was what we were told when our last batch of D3 auto's arrived.
2nd Jan 2007 9:31 pm
10forcash
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[rumour] Possibly LR are dropping the manual box from the D3? [/rumour]
Or, more likely, as LRE is now being targeted at prospective rather than existing owners, they want to sell more auto's as a)there's more profit in them and b) the systems integration provide a better 'experience' on and off road for drivers with little or no training
2nd Jan 2007 9:34 pm
SN
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This one's aimed at the experts: in what situations, in your opinion, would a Manual have the edge over an Auto (in or out of Command Shift mode)?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
2nd Jan 2007 9:36 pm
Dave
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qzdcg8 wrote:
This one's aimed at the experts: in what situations, in your opinion, would a Manual have the edge over an Auto (in or out of Command Shift mode)?
Ahhemmm!!
Right then, One of them has a leather gaiter and the other one does not
2nd Jan 2007 9:40 pm
10forcash
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Manuals can utilise full engine braking, auto's cannot
Reverse torque can break an auto - but not a manual (although it can stall the engine)
Manual's don't shut down in prolonged high temperature & load environments...... can ya guess what does?
2nd Jan 2007 9:41 pm
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Thanks Iain!
Playing Devils Advocate: in what situations, in your opinion, would an Auto (in or out of Command Shift mode) have the edge over a Manual?
I can ONLY offer this one....
At the dealers at Trade-In time! 8)Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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2nd Jan 2007 9:46 pm
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I've had manuals all my driving life ...but I wouldn't go back now. Appreciating that the manual will have certain benefits when off-road...the overall D3 experience is enhanced by a fantastic auto box IMHO 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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