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humphshumphs · 24th March 2019, 07:57

My first 75 tourer was a manual, and whilst on holiday the clutch decided to give up, so made it an expensive trip.

Was great that you could chug along at 30 in 5th (was a diesel) and put foot down and it would go all the way to 70 (and beyond) without changing gear.

When I changed it, it was for an auto, and to be honest in my opinion it's a much better car. Again a diesel but with the auto box, a much more refined drive. Much easier in traffic, and in general a better combination in my mind.

Yes, it's slightly more to insure than a manual, and more to tax, but hey I don't mind paying the little bit extra.

24th March 2019, 07:57	#9
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	My first 75 tourer was a manual, and whilst on holiday the clutch decided to give up, so made it an expensive trip. Was great that you could chug along at 30 in 5th (was a diesel) and put foot down and it would go all the way to 70 (and beyond) without changing gear. When I changed it, it was for an auto, and to be honest in my opinion it's a much better car. Again a diesel but with the auto box, a much more refined drive. Much easier in traffic, and in general a better combination in my mind. Yes, it's slightly more to insure than a manual, and more to tax, but hey I don't mind paying the little bit extra. __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.