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Quote: Originally posted by fixings on 10/6/2014

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Modern autos are no longer torque converter boxes, they do have dual mass flywheels. If they go wrong they will cost more to fix than a manual box & of course towing causes more stress on gearbox which is more likely to lead to premature failure. So if you are looking at secondhand with no warranty I'd stick with manual unless car is a few yrs old & has torque converter box.

For towing though, an auto is equally as good or better than manual same as it is when not towing.
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There are still some new cars with torque conveters

My C5 auto can only pull 1300kg, the manual a heck of a lot more and the at #$^&*urd of a salesman knew that when we bought the effin thing.

I would have a auto everytime BUT check out all the spec first. 

I didnt!

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 10/6/2014

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Before giving up towing a caravan I towed with an automatic, so much more relaxed. Just wish my motorhome was automatic!!!

David
---------------------------------------------------------When you posted that the Sorento and van where going, and you were getting a Motorhome,my thoughts at the time were you will miss the Auto,although there are a few Auto Motorhomes about.

Quote: Originally posted by birdman101 on 10/6/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by fixings on 10/6/2014Modern autos are no longer torque converter boxes, they do have dual mass flywheels. If they go wrong they will cost more to fix than a manual box & of course towing causes more stress on gearbox which is more likely to lead to premature failure. So if you are looking at secondhand with no warranty I'd stick with manual unless car is a few yrs old & has torque converter box.

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For towing though, an auto is equally as good or better than manual same as it is when not towing.
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There are still some new cars with torque converters

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My Shogun's got a torque converter auto box.

Max towing weight 3300kgs.



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Damned if I do...

Damned if I don't!!!!

Quote: Originally posted by birdman101 on 10/6/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 10/6/2014Before giving up towing a caravan I towed with an automatic, so much more relaxed. Just wish my motorhome was automatic!!!

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David
---------------------------------------------------------When you posted that the Sorento and van where going, and you were getting a Motorhome,my thoughts at the time were you will miss the Auto,although there are a few Auto Motorhomes about.

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Birdman

The problem is that Peugeot don't have an auto option and Bailey only used their base vehicles. Had they used Fiat bases we would have had the choice. I made up for I by swapping the Sorento for a Venga auto as our normal transport around town

David