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But auto boxes are plentiful from the breakers as they hardly ever go wrong 
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I bet electrical problems on an auto gearbox can be enough to make a parson swear though...Originally posted by wishbone View PostBut auto boxes are plentiful from the breakers as they hardly ever go wrongComment
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actually, you can fault code electrical issues, done the odd solonoid, but thats all I've ever changed.
as been said, £100 gets you a good used one, and toss it on, less moving parts on a Auto, no clutch to get clogged with silt, no stalling when bogged down, very strong, I love the Autoboxes on Surfs.
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well am definitely thinking an auto is the way forward then. would love a 3.0 but out of my price budget nufortunately. so think may have to go for the 2.4 instead.Comment
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you will be suprised on prices for the 2.4 and 3.0l. Sometimes the 2.4's have gone for a lot more than the 3.0l on ebay so don't rule out the 3.0l yet.
I never drove an auto till 6 years ago when i bought my first surf and i wouldn't have anything else now.
I have 2 x 2.4's in the pipeline over the next couple of weeks if your interested but i need to get to look them over yethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/henpals/Comment
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i used to be apprehensive about autos, but now i have one, im loving it.Originally posted by batesy16 View Post
such a more relaxed drive, and also you driving itself becomes more relaxed i find when in an auto.
sometimes i feel like putting the seat into recline when driving the surf.
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yeah think auto is definitely what i want after what people have said, and would really prefer the 3.0 but i need one in the next few weeks, as my car is currently up for sale.Originally posted by stormforce View PostComment
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I have a 2.4 auto and would prefer a manual box purely because thats what Im used to. Ive driven a 3 litre surf and apart from a wee bit more grunt pulling off and on hills, there isnt really much difference, I opted for the 2.4 for the cheaper tax and they were a bit cheaper than the 3 liters I saw for sale at the time. Ive done 12,000 miles and apart from a weeny oil leak Ive had no probs with it. It just flew through its MOT no advisories and Im going to get a newer one at some point
with a prettier dash.
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Road tax should be the same on a 3.0 or a 2.4 (depending on the age of the vehicle of course!) unless you mean some other form of tax?!Originally posted by tristanjay View PostI have a 2.4 auto and would prefer a manual box purely because thats what Im used to. Ive driven a 3 litre surf and apart from a wee bit more grunt pulling off and on hills, there isnt really much difference, I opted for the 2.4 for the cheaper tax and they were a bit cheaper than the 3 liters I saw for sale at the time. Ive done 12,000 miles and apart from a weeny oil leak Ive had no probs with it. It just flew through its MOT no advisories and Im going to get a newer one at some point with a prettier dash.
The other advantage of a manual over an auto is if you need to bump start it cos you can't bump start an auto...
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I'm guessing a lot of the 2.4s still running have the newer head by now. Worth checking if the head has been changed if you're looking at a 2.4.
Before anyone says "any head can fail", yes, I know. However, the original 2.4 heads have a design flaw, the 3.0 heads dont.Cutting steps in the roof of the worldComment
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You can, but you need to be able to run REALLY fast!Originally posted by Rustinho View Postyou can't bump start an auto...
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Originally posted by tristanjay View PostI have a 2.4 auto and would prefer a manual box purely because thats what Im used to. Ive driven a 3 litre surf and apart from a wee bit more grunt pulling off and on hills, there isnt really much difference, I opted for the 2.4 for the cheaper tax and they were a bit cheaper than the 3 liters I saw for sale at the time. Ive done 12,000 miles and apart from a weeny oil leak Ive had no probs with it. It just flew through its MOT no advisories and Im going to get a newer one at some point with a prettier dash.I was under the impression that it was cheaper, boh! Just get one, it dont matter which as long as its in good nick for its age youll love it.Originally posted by Rustinho View PostRoad tax should be the same on a 3.0 or a 2.4 (depending on the age of the vehicle of course!) unless you mean some other form of tax?!
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Originally posted by Rustinho View PostRoad tax should be the same on a 3.0 or a 2.4 (depending on the age of the vehicle of course!) unless you mean some other form of tax?!
The other advantage of a manual over an auto is if you need to bump start it cos you can't bump start an auto...
You ever tried bump starting a 2 ton diesel surf with decent compression? It ain't easy! Two decent batteries much better option!!
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im pretty sure it depends on the age of the car though doesnt it??Originally posted by Rustinho View PostRoad tax should be the same on a 3.0 or a 2.4 (depending on the age of the vehicle of course!) unless you mean some other form of tax?!
The other advantage of a manual over an auto is if you need to bump start it cos you can't bump start an auto...
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I've been led to believe that that is but one amongst a plethora of criteria...Originally posted by che2318 View Postim pretty sure it depends on the age of the car though doesnt it??
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