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DoubleTop:
I started out with a auto v8 disco, and now I've a manual freelander.  I feel that the auto gave me the chance to 'learn the best route' as there was less to think about and now adding in the manual adds a new challenge.  I would recommend auto for a starting off-roading for sure, route picking is an important part for challenging scenarios.  Now however, with the abilty to spot a 'line' and the additional control of power with a manual it makes it possible to get to more interesting places and places that is the v8 disco I would have struggled to get to.

DT.

akabigm:
I'm new to this but driven lots of cars, also recently did a training course, using my Jeep Grand Cherokee Auto and a Manual Disco, couldn't wait to get back into mine !

As posted it may be that after you are feeling more confident then manual control has some attractions but with an auto you can use gentle touch on brakes down hill, it doesn't stall and when wanting to reverse back down and try again, its so easy.

I'm sure its a matter of preference but I wouldn't ever buy a manual car again for any reason

Disco Matt:
I drive a manual, a mate drives an auto. So I've seen both ends, as we have similar driving styles.

The auto does help with hill ascents, as it can change up rather than having to pick a gear and stick with it as you do with the manual. You don't therefore have the "low 2nd or 3rd?" conundrum. That said, the manual will always win on descents. I can just put mine in low 1st and have it walk down hills - often I end up using a bit of right foot to stop it being annoyingly slow! But I know that if the trail becomes worse I can just take my feet off and the car will slow to a crawl again without any fuss. Autos do seem to get through more brake pads due to needing to left foot brake on hill descents.

I have heard that the auto will get moving more easily on slippy mud, as you can just put it in drive and use a tickle of right foot to get moving rather than relying on your clutch and accelerator control. But aside from deep ruts I don't seem to have much trouble there. A bit of mud shift but I get moving.

Tel:
mines a v8 auto and my mates is a 200tdi manual i much prefer going down a hill in my mates as the engine braking is so good but i can generally concentrate on my root offfoad more than he can as hes always got to remember what gear to be in etc another mate has just bought a rangie and he went for auto he hates manual offroad, its all personal choice i actually quite like a manual as you feel more involved

Range Rover Blues:
I'm stillplanning to take the manual out of Blue and fit an auto, despite my donor being stolen last year.  Autos have come on a long way and modern (even 90's ones) auto boxs are nice things with smooth delivery.

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