Auto VS Manual GQ SWB.

[sparehead2]

Auto or Manual GQ SWB. approx 50% blacktop

I have been looking for a GQ or MAV for a while now and almost bought a GQ 88 SWB Diesel for $7k7 but it had 300k and lots of rust and needed respray, seat, stering wheel, rear bar. + the rest of the goodies, Snorkel Lift, tyres, etc. So if any of you want a chalange its in Vic.

I need to sell the current car before i buy one and that is looking like it will take a while.

I want to know if you guys recon the Autos are any good in the mud.

I understand they are better on sand.

But is it a purest thing or is a manual the only way to go.?

Thanks.

PS.

Great forum and heaps of great information.

I have learnt lots.

[bogged]

try the archives, theres numerous threads on auto v manual.

theres also a GQ body forsale in the FS section .. could be a cheap shorty.
price is right, and the engine is hardly run in. they are good for 5-700,000klms

[ludacris]

As long as either is in good condition they both have there +'s.
The auto is weaker though.

[Mark2]

I'd reckon the auto is better in mud for the same reasons they're better in sand. But yes, they are weaker. The manual gearbox (behind TB42/TD42) is virtually a light truck gearbox while the auto is a car-type auto. The auto's can cost big $$$$$ to fully recondition - can be around $5,000 depending on what goes bang.

[sparehead2]

Thanks for that, Still haven't made mi mind up.

But when someting comes along thats good I wont discount it if its an Auto.

[blkmav]

I had this issue when I purchased my mav. I bought a manual as I didn't want to spend $5K if the auto died. If I was buying new I would buy auto. My last 4wd (NL Pajero) was an auto and it rocked in the bush except for going down hills.