Disco. TDV6 HSE - manual or auto ?

[por911t]

The time has come to give into the missus and choose the sensible family option - I am going to buy a Discovery 2.7 TD V6 HSE or SE . I see a few for sale with manual transmission - I personally would have thought that this is a car better suited to automatic transmission and even more so from a future resale point of view . Is it the norm that Discos come in manual trans. ?? Dont want to buy an ' odd ball ' . Opinions please - many thanks Barry

[p100]

Hi Barry,
In my experience the auto is better than the manual, but, it depends on your sytle of driving and your preference. If the good woman is driving I would go for the auto every time.
If you want more power you can have it chipped which releases about 30% more torque and power without losing economy.
Let me know if you want more info.
Cheers Roy

[por911t]

Hi Roy

Thanks for taking time to reply - in my opinion a car of that ilk should be auto but have seen a few keenly priced manuals ( thats probably why ). I do prefer an auto but was just looking for another view or take on the subject as I am new to the brand . I feel if it has the full HSE spec it should be an auto , a full bells and whistles HSE in manual just doesnt sound right somehow Thanks again Roy , cheers Barry ( Glasgow)

[A57 HSV]

Speaking as someone who historically prefers manual, the auto. TDV6 is massively superior to the manual. You wouldn't believe how much better it is. I own an auto. TDV6 HSE, but I've driven manual versions for approx. 500 miles.
See what other owners think, here: www.disco3.co.uk/forum/

Edited by A57 HSV on Friday 30th March 13:27