B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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For all the reasons above, auto everytime. 
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 2nd Oct 2012 11:14 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2487
 
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both versions extremely capable
i tow 2 tonne regularly with no issues on a manual just get comfortable with and use the low range if required
But if undecided i would say auto for towing purely for the no clutch worry although equally as many auto box judder stories on here
all other times for me i would chose a manual but thats just a personnal preference thing i find autos a bit boring as a driving experience but most seem to prefer ( maybe when i retire ) 
and yes ive had 2 autos MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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| 2nd Oct 2012 5:49 pm |
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Snow White
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Mid Norfolk
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I tow 3 tonnes with mine, which is an auto. Have just come from a manual series 1 Disco (yes I know they are worlds apart) but from the towing point of view the auto is effortless. Really good at hill starts, which in a manual you always feel like you are trying to kill the clutch. Makes reversing a doodle as well, again because it is so smooth and controlled.
Only recommendation is to change the gearbox oil and filter every once in a blue moon to help it along. (damned sight cheaper than changing a clutch!  ) RRS HSE 2012 Stage 1 remap, timed heater General Grabbers
Blue D3 with winter pack, xenon lights, Geoff's engine performance upgrade, egr's blanked, mega flushed gearbox, 3 new wishbones, RLD sump guard, V8 brakes front and rear, General Grabbers. Rock/tree sliders. Now gone
Defender 90 tray back, 3 winches (with one or two other subtle mods) Now for sale
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| 2nd Oct 2012 6:41 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Snow white
That's an unfair comparison
I've towed a 'van with both a D1 manual and a D3 manual and they are incomparable. The Bearded Dragon
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| 3rd Oct 2012 4:13 am |
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