Thread: Disco TDI Manual v Auto

Both are good, I 'm lazy so I also favour the manuel

glen

OH GOD!!

If I'm not mistaken this thread is going to turn into an all out argument by the pro-autobox race! Go for whatever you prefer, both are great.

People say that the Manuals have more turbocharger lag, well I thinks its the opposite, oh yeah and Land Rover statistics favour the manual on top speed, economy and 0-100 time.

Originally Posted by Rooey

They must be popular because there's not a great number for sale in that year range.

Autos were way more popular, thats why there are more for sale.

I have driven both extensively, and for both on and offroad prefer the auto

Originally Posted by joel_nicholson

OH GOD!!

If I'm not mistaken this thread is going to turn into an all out argument by the pro-autobox race!

Originally Posted by joel_nicholson

People say that the Manuals have more turbocharger lag, well I thinks its the opposite, oh yeah and Land Rover statistics favour the manual on top speed, economy and 0-100 time.

Where did you get that info from? My handbook says the exact opposite to what you just said, at least as far as fuel consumption goes, and its been my experience that the auto was quicker to 100, top speed about the same (and a friend and I tested by drag racing our discos several times - on a private road through a dairy farm).

Thats not really a fair test. I got my figures from the genuine workshop manual for the 1994 MY and the owners manual for the 1994 MY. I can go out and dig them up and post the actual figures.

I suppose it all depends on what you prefer, I do a lot of country kms and provided the road is flat (or slightly downhill) I prefer to shift into the highest possible gear and maintain speed using ~1800 revs. It will satisfactorily maintain 80 using the least throttle. If the road rises however, dropping down a gear (or two) gives best economy. Obviously with the auto this goal is unattainable and it will always be revving.

Drag racing a diesel disco !!

I must try that

joel good to see u made it back to aulro

u know u are playing with fire when u say manuals have no turbo lag

these guys will eat u alive

ok here we go a auto will keep you in the boost when accelerating cause you dont take your foot off the go pedal to change gears

a manual you take your foot off to change gears one bad point for manual turbo diesels

next is the important part as you state you will be off road a bit , i own a Tdi manual

the manual is far better for engine braking where as a auto WILL run away on a down hill run not good for a slippery hill cause you will need to keep the speed down with the middle pedal (brakes) WHICH IS DANGEROUS

thats my 2$ worth

but there will be plenty of knockers that will try and debunk my understanding dont worry