Diesel with Auto box - any good?

RichB · 26th February 2011, 17:26

I'm thinking of changing my manual diesel for an auto version. What's the general consensus of the auto box? Are there any known issues with it? What kind of mileage can they cover before needing replacement parts?

Also, everything else being equal, how much less mpg do you get with an auto vs. a manual?

Cheers,
Rich

Highland Drover · 26th February 2011, 18:15

Hi Rich
I've an auto ZTT, ex MGR Press Office with all the toys.
Its the first automatic car I've ever driven, never mind owned, and it is pure MAGIC.
I had the gearbox oil changed when I got the car with the special MGR stuff (can't remember what its called but I'll dig it out if you want). Apparently needs changed every 60k.

The car has done 130k: it was at 85k when I bought it around 4 years ago. Trouble free so far and no signs of any problems.

It is obviously a bit more thirsty than manual. I get low 30s driving it around this part of rural Scotland, enjoying the driving rather than worrying about MPG.

Go for it!
Cheers
Jim

bladerunner · 26th February 2011, 18:27

ive had my connie for about a month now and done a few brim to brim tests in different situations,driving purely to and from work,short 5 mile journeys i get 28mpg,mix in a bit more town driving ie longer journeys i get 32mpg and on long runs i get 43mpg.Around town the auto box cant be beaten for keeping the stress levels down and i also find it a lot easier pulling out of junctions as you dont have to balance a clutch/throttle and steering wheel all at the same time while watching traffic coming at you from all directions

wuzerk · 26th February 2011, 18:28

Auto box with the Diesel is a brilliant combination, I never feel the changes and you will have no problems with Flywheel/clutch/problems.
The auto fluid (JF403E)is quite cheap and only needs changing at 60 K or every 4 years. I get just over 50mpg on motorway journeys and around
28mpg on purely local, cold, 1 1/2 mile only journeys. This is a luxury car and is a natural auto. The Diesel engine is bulletproof too.

djw40 · 26th February 2011, 19:25

MPG as above. Gear changes as smooth as described. Point, press accelerator, sit back and relax

madone · 26th February 2011, 21:07

Had mine for 6 years and is without doubt the best combo. Luxury driving at its best

baggie9 · 26th February 2011, 21:14

Hi,i have had mine since september after having a manual cdt .Wouldn't go back to a manual even if they could fix my left knee.So relaxing to drive.

buchanan · 26th February 2011, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichB

I'm thinking of changing my manual diesel for an auto version. What's the general consensus of the auto box? Are there any known issues with it? What kind of mileage can they cover before needing replacement parts?

Also, everything else being equal, how much less mpg do you get with an auto vs. a manual?

Cheers,
Rich

I have had my CDTI a year now and would not go back to manual, lovely to drive,smooth gear change.

calibrax · 26th February 2011, 22:04

Gearbox is excellent.

BUT!!!! a warning... it does increases emissions slightly, unfortunately just enough to put it into the next bracket up for road tax.

Mike Noc · 27th February 2011, 00:15

Rich I was thinking along the same lines but judging by the fuel consumption figures mentioned think I will give it a miss and stick with my manual CDT - currently averaging 48 to the gallon.

Mike

26th February 2011, 17:26	#1
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26th February 2011, 18:28	#4
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Auto diesel Auto box with the Diesel is a brilliant combination, I never feel the changes and you will have no problems with Flywheel/clutch/problems. The auto fluid (JF403E)is quite cheap and only needs changing at 60 K or every 4 years. I get just over 50mpg on motorway journeys and around 28mpg on purely local, cold, 1 1/2 mile only journeys. This is a luxury car and is a natural auto. The Diesel engine is bulletproof too.

26th February 2011, 19:25	#5
djw40 Gets stuck in Ford Kuga Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tatworth, Somerset Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	MPG as above. Gear changes as smooth as described. Point, press accelerator, sit back and relax __________________ Ex 75 tourer owner

26th February 2011, 22:04	#9
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Gearbox is excellent. BUT!!!! a warning... it does increases emissions slightly, unfortunately just enough to put it into the next bracket up for road tax. __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

26th February 2011, 18:15	#2
Highland Drover Newbie ZT-T CDTi auto Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: By the Magical Moray Firth Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Rich I've an auto ZTT, ex MGR Press Office with all the toys. Its the first automatic car I've ever driven, never mind owned, and it is pure MAGIC. I had the gearbox oil changed when I got the car with the special MGR stuff (can't remember what its called but I'll dig it out if you want). Apparently needs changed every 60k. The car has done 130k: it was at 85k when I bought it around 4 years ago. Trouble free so far and no signs of any problems. It is obviously a bit more thirsty than manual. I get low 30s driving it around this part of rural Scotland, enjoying the driving rather than worrying about MPG. Go for it! Cheers Jim

26th February 2011, 18:27	#3
bladerunner Regular poster 75cdt connie se and Yamaha R1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	ive had my connie for about a month now and done a few brim to brim tests in different situations,driving purely to and from work,short 5 mile journeys i get 28mpg,mix in a bit more town driving ie longer journeys i get 32mpg and on long runs i get 43mpg.Around town the auto box cant be beaten for keeping the stress levels down and i also find it a lot easier pulling out of junctions as you dont have to balance a clutch/throttle and steering wheel all at the same time while watching traffic coming at you from all directions

26th February 2011, 21:07	#6
madone Posted a thing or two none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 140 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Had mine for 6 years and is without doubt the best combo. Luxury driving at its best

26th February 2011, 21:14	#7
baggie9 Posted a thing or two Jaguar s Type Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tipton Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi,i have had mine since september after having a manual cdt .Wouldn't go back to a manual even if they could fix my left knee.So relaxing to drive.

27th February 2011, 00:15	#10
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,552 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Rich I was thinking along the same lines but judging by the fuel consumption figures mentioned think I will give it a miss and stick with my manual CDT - currently averaging 48 to the gallon. Mike