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  1. 5th July 2006, 01:06 PM #1
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    Disco Tdi - Manual Or Auto ?

    Thinking about replacing the rangie with a tdi disco 97- 98 model, i have got used to an auto after 15 years of manuals, i have heard that auto tdi's help with the turbo lag down low but will i be dissapointed ? is a manual better for a diesel ? which is better for city driving ? i have seen a 97 tdi auto with 188k on the clock for under $12k and looks good ? i have friends with both so will get a drive of each soon to check for myself but jwould just like some feedback.

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    in a word

    AUTO

    is the way to go

    way better at everything but falling off a hill and if you put the maxidrive low range gear in, that isnt a worry either...
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    yup can only agree - AUTO, and an excellent choice of vehicle / engine / gearbox it will be

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    Had a tdi manual and did alot of city driving, found the clutch to be so heavy. For an easier city drive Auto every time.
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    do the auto's suffer higher fuel useage to manuals ? i dont really drive in the city much but if i get an auto the wife can drive when i want to drink
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    My brother inlaw had a Auto tdi at the same time I had my manual tdi and from memory there was not much difference in fuel usage on a trip we did together.
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    Go the auto with a tweak to the fuel etc, and you wont believe what a great combination they are, would never worry about a manual again.

    Fuel usage difference would be negligable, in fact since my auto service and tweak, it goes a lot better and uses less fuel

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    I have a manual and it is heavy around the city. I go with the consensus - get the auto. If you wan't to go upmarket to an ES model I think that is the only choice anyway.
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    Definitely go the Auto. As said it helps overcome the inherent turbo lag. Uprate the turbo if you can, It makes an even bigger difference to reducing the lag.

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    Auto is my choice, found a few cars, just got to talk the wife around to a new purchase
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