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another one Member Since: 01 Sep 2007 Location: Tayside Posts: 83 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All of my recent cars Volvo V70, BMW 320d, Volvo XC90 x2 and now FL2 HSE have all been auto. I have probably paid over £10,000 in extra tax over the past 10 years but dont regret it. Auto in the FL2 is one of the best i have driven apart from BMW so I would recomend. If you can afford the extra tax you will think its worth it. Like you I dont really see why the auto is so much worse in tax as its not that much less in mpg than the manual, but HMGOV just loves to find a reason to take away our hard earned cash |
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Nick Jan Member Since: 23 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex Posts: 441 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I deliberatly waited to get the auto version of the FL2, after having my first auto (a Disco) in 1996.
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yamaha-fan Member Since: 11 Jun 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 324 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes, Crossy, the Auto is worth every penny (or cent)!
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wheatonshunter Member Since: 29 Apr 2007 Location: Zuid Holland Posts: 31 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Most certainly: YES!!!!
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Goldstone69 Member Since: 17 Sep 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 403 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you have a "laid back" driving style the Auto could well suit you i have only driven the FL1 auto as a courtesy car for a few days ...hated it ...think i must be a control freak i need to feel the responsiveness of the engine like i`m actually 'driving' the car ....the FL2 auto may be better but i just feel like i`m driving a Very expensive Golf cart in an auto |
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crossy Member Since: 25 Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the responses - it seems all those with the auto are very pleased with their choice - not suprising |
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carlfraz Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Minkies lap dancing club Posts: 839 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Crossy,
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crossy Member Since: 25 Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Carlfraz, the auto is a certainty if I get an FL2 but wavering a little in our choice of car at the moment - the nature of this company car scheme / catrtax means we can get an Audi A6 Avant 2.7Tdi Le Mans auto (S Line with bigger wheels , full leather etc etc for those that know the Audi specs) or a similar BMW 5 series M Sport Touring auto, and having a look at them yesterday they are very appealing - especially the Audi. The cars cost significantly more than the SE Freelander but when you add in the company car tax which is less for the Audi and BMW the overall cost is very similar - not to mention the improved fuel economy ... which over 20k miles per year is well over £1,000 savings ...so lots to consider.
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Nick Jan Member Since: 23 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex Posts: 441 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Based on that .... go with your emotions ..... which car appeals the most and will give you the most fun and pleasure. Forget the car tax bit ...... that's too mundane; this is all about passion!!!! |
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carlfraz Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Minkies lap dancing club Posts: 839 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'm with you on that Nick Jan, but thats still a tough choice. As you say the FL2 gives the variety of driving plus the offroad ability and the higher driving position. Plus I could not deal with our local BMW dealer for service with a second car......Elms Bedford has ashocking , and I mean shocking attitude towards its customers, had numerous rows about paying for loan car when the wifes Mini Cooper went in for warranty work (several times) and they wanted to bill me for the car each time!!! |
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Gambba Member Since: 07 Aug 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 775 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Crossy, I think you have kind of answered your own question there, because if you can consider the A6 or the 5-Series then you really don't need a 4x4 (SUV, Truck, Jeep thing). However driving position is something that some will prefer in a 4x4 compared to a car, but for pure driving pleasure I'd take the 5-Series.
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