Your opinions & comments on Manual or Auto Gearbox?

theduck · 28-07-2007, 13:46

Hi guys after my breakdown in Switzerland I am thinking of changing my T2 in for another one. Well I'm not gong to buy another make am I on a T2 for us :smile: besides when you need help theres this great club.

28-07-2007, 14:11

have had both and for me manual better bit more to gallon aswell the tdi was exelent for big vehicle giving 30mpg driven hard aswell with manual u can hold any gear for longer pull or whatever more in control i know you could do this by holding auto in the gears just not same.
if theres no physical disability in any of drivers which means u need auto get a manual.
theres also the three litre option one member trying to sell there t2 3.0l on here low milage etc suposed to have little more power than 2.7tdi and better fuel econemy !
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.co.uk...ewtopic&t=4937
long way from u but sure its all in good order one way flight to scotland?

28-07-2007, 14:24

I much prefer auto to manual, but its more of a personal preference. I do think though that you have more control with auto, and especially when towing.

Most new trucks now are coming in auto and buses have been auto for decades.

28-07-2007, 14:49

navara boys all swapping to autos as manual clutch and dmf dying at anything from 3k to 30k dare to tow anything nissan blaming that!

Deleted Member S · 28-07-2007, 17:45

I've got a manual & love it. I like the straight from g/box gear change feel :smile: In traffic I just put it in gear, let clutch up & it drives its self like an auto

: But if I had to do a lot of town/heavy trafic I would have got an auto to take the preasure off my knees

28-07-2007, 18:12

I'd have an auto any day, so much easier and KICK BACK :smile:

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eclipse · 29-07-2007, 10:18

Auto for me, it is so much easier when it comes to off roading, no wories about stalling, if I wanted some thing sporty then it would be a manual but for the 4x4 I would say auto.

theduck · 30-07-2007, 01:22

thanks for your veiws guys, I was thinking of Auto as I have bad knee and I also want cruise for towing ,that Merc higher car red pennant gave me showed me how easy it could be. Monday pm mine should arrive back in Huntingdon :smile: then I'll let you all know what wrong with her ( fingers crossed not to much)

Paul · 30-07-2007, 12:34

Driving a Bus all day showed me the pros of having a auto.

mr-gadget · 30-07-2007, 21:11

I am looking to change to auto as my back does not like it very much when in heavy traffic and on and off the clutch. It's an absolute killer... Have a nice relaxing weekend away and by the time i have driven through the traffic i am back to square one and worse...

Boggert · 30-07-2007, 21:30

Auto is great off road as it put all the power down with quick gear change. I however like manual, I guess it a control thing!

28-07-2007, 13:46	#1
theduck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578	Your opinions & comments on Manual or Auto Gearbox? Hi guys after my breakdown in Switzerland I am thinking of changing my T2 in for another one. Well I'm not gong to buy another make am I on a T2 for us :smile: besides when you need help theres this great club.

30-07-2007, 12:34	#9
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Driving a Bus all day showed me the pros of having a auto. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

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28-07-2007, 14:11	#2
jace Guest Posts: n/a	have had both and for me manual better bit more to gallon aswell the tdi was exelent for big vehicle giving 30mpg driven hard aswell with manual u can hold any gear for longer pull or whatever more in control i know you could do this by holding auto in the gears just not same. if theres no physical disability in any of drivers which means u need auto get a manual. theres also the three litre option one member trying to sell there t2 3.0l on here low milage etc suposed to have little more power than 2.7tdi and better fuel econemy ! http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.co.uk...ewtopic&t=4937 long way from u but sure its all in good order one way flight to scotland?

28-07-2007, 14:24	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	I much prefer auto to manual, but its more of a personal preference. I do think though that you have more control with auto, and especially when towing. Most new trucks now are coming in auto and buses have been auto for decades.

28-07-2007, 14:49	#4
jace Guest Posts: n/a	navara boys all swapping to autos as manual clutch and dmf dying at anything from 3k to 30k dare to tow anything nissan blaming that!

28-07-2007, 17:45	#5
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	I've got a manual & love it. I like the straight from g/box gear change feel :smile: In traffic I just put it in gear, let clutch up & it drives its self like an auto : But if I had to do a lot of town/heavy trafic I would have got an auto to take the preasure off my knees

28-07-2007, 18:12	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	I'd have an auto any day, so much easier and KICK BACK :smile: :

29-07-2007, 10:18	#7
eclipse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	Auto for me, it is so much easier when it comes to off roading, no wories about stalling, if I wanted some thing sporty then it would be a manual but for the 4x4 I would say auto.

30-07-2007, 01:22	#8
theduck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578	thanks for your veiws guys, I was thinking of Auto as I have bad knee and I also want cruise for towing ,that Merc higher car red pennant gave me showed me how easy it could be. Monday pm mine should arrive back in Huntingdon :smile: then I'll let you all know what wrong with her ( fingers crossed not to much)

30-07-2007, 21:11	#10
mr-gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: runcorn Posts: 207	I am looking to change to auto as my back does not like it very much when in heavy traffic and on and off the clutch. It's an absolute killer... Have a nice relaxing weekend away and by the time i have driven through the traffic i am back to square one and worse...

30-07-2007, 21:30	#11
Boggert Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 204	Auto is great off road as it put all the power down with quick gear change. I however like manual, I guess it a control thing!