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Scruffdog
23-10-2007, 07:01 PM
Hi All,
I am looking at buying a diesel Disco.
I have noticed there were a lot of autos, not many manuals (prefered option)
I was wondering how auto's go offroad on steep hills?
Assuming there is no engine braking used with autos
Any thoughts appreciated.
Regards
Mark
gibpeewee
23-10-2007, 09:38 PM
in a word carefully! but going downhill is the only time a manual box has the advantage
auto boxs can be locked into first gear low ratio which will help
DiscoSteve
23-10-2007, 10:25 PM
The disco with Auto gearbox is fantastic. As you can lock the gear i for engine braking.
cheers steve
grover1968
24-10-2007, 10:14 PM
Hi
I used to only buy manual 4wd's beleivng they were better. But I Got sick of changing gears so I thought I would give the auto a shot. I drive a V8i. I guess you could say my disco does some pretty harsh style 4wding and the auto box has never let me down, In fact since having it i can;t ever think of a time i wished i had a manual again.
Go the auto and enjoy !!!
mud rover
24-10-2007, 10:14 PM
:thumb: just bought 96 disco diesel auto last week.glad 2 hear autos are pretty good.
RockyV
24-10-2007, 10:32 PM
Clutch start is the only this I miss
ROVERNIT
24-10-2007, 10:46 PM
Autos are the way to go I have a V8 D2 and find that with the auto locked in manual mode is as good as it gets

it give you more control and on steep up hills I do a stall with the one foot on the brake it works a treat

the gearing on the Auto is perfect in my opinion

the only neg is clutch start :waycool:
Scruffdog
25-10-2007, 08:27 AM
Thanks for the replies, All I need to do now is find the right one for sale!
Disco98
26-10-2007, 12:00 PM
I have a manual at the moment, a diesel, but if i was to do it again i think i would go an auto, control on steep inclines, crawling over obstacles etc is all easier in an auto, and you dont have a clutch to wear out
mickymud
01-11-2007, 07:02 PM
:thumb: i have a disco 1 93 v8 auto and the gearing is as good as you will need .food for thaught all the extreme comp and rock crawling 4wds are autos. happy hunting
Buckman
02-11-2007, 09:47 PM
Thanks for the replies, All I need to do now is find the right one for sale!

Check your p.m. mate