2013/14 D40 4wd 2.5

[mickoo]

About to buy manual as above 2013 build / 2014 compliance for 36500 with nudge & tow bar and bin liner...should i get auto or manual (old clutch probs) all thoughts appreciated, first ever new car and need to get it right...Thanks Mick

 

[TigerST]

1st yes OLD clutch problem.

2nd. Depends what your using it for I guess. I love my Auto tows well once you get used to it & great low range gearing.

 

[Old.Tony]

Welcome to the forum.

As above. If you're towing the auto is better, but the 2013/2014 models should have single mass flywheels so they won't have the clutch issues that the DMF-equipped models had.

Reconsider the tub liner, spray-on is far better (and you can DIY) - you won't get dirt trapped under it which wears away the paint and allows rust to begin forming.

Otherwise, it's a great price!

 

[mickoo]

d40

Thanks for the replys, i will be towing a horse float about 2300kgs max, i drive r/r trucks and would prefer auto, but wife prefers manual we do approx 15-20000 a year, with towing maybe 10% of that other wise no 4wding (yet) but have chosen the 4wd because of the higher NM..your thouhts agin would be great. Mick

 

[Old.Tony]

The car is well suited to towing that sort of weight. We've towed 1.8T all over the place and recently upgraded to 2.5T - ours is an auto. The manual will struggle off the mark with that much weight, particularly up hills - the auto takes it in its stride.

 

[TigerST]

As the Old.Tony said auto is the way to go, great around town great towing. And with the manual shift in the auto you have the best of both worlds.