4X4 manual or automatic

[robert t]

thinking of replacing my jeep. Seen one I like but its an automatic and never driven one. I Will be towing a fair bit most days. Dose it make any difference whether its manual or auto. Like to hear your views.

Cheers, Robert.

Edited February 8, 2012 by robert t

[WorcsWuss]

Auto makes towing a doddle, just a little bit thirstier is all...

[Tom D]

Autos are favoured by a lot of the serious competition 4x4 competitors, I'd have an auto landy if they made one...

[niftysteve]

:thumbup:i tow with auto

[goodoldboy]

I have an auto landcruiser & did have misgivings before i bought but 3 years down the line and no regrets.

[Minotaur]

Wouldn't have any fears of auto with Toyota or maybe LR, but would definitely look at some feedback on forums before buying an auto L200/Ranger/Navara/etc/etc.

Autos take abit of power, so some vehicles might be sluggish or possibly unsuitable in an auto configuration.

Just my opinion

[garth mc garth]

i got a 3.2 shogun commercial with auto box, fantastic for towing or general driving. little bit thirstier than the manual is the downside but otherwise all good. also got tiptronic setting so can drive it like a clutchless manual if you prefer, which i find better in hilly areas as you can down change earlier and use the engine braking more.

[windfall]

Auto 4x4 is the way forward!

 

Shogun 4x4 box is a goodun

[robert t]

thanks for the comments. Decided on new isuzu denver 3lt auto pick up. Pick it up in couple of days.

 

Cheers,

 

robert.

[niftysteve]

thanks for the comments. Decided on new isuzu denver 3lt auto pick up. Pick it up in couple of days.

 

Cheers,

 

robert.

 

thats what i got on a 56 plate