1996 Land Rover Discovery advice needed

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Apr 13, 2013 | 07:34 PM

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SSL9000J

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Originally Posted by HudsonTemple

Wasn't sure if I should start a new thread or not but this is about a 96 Disco also so just thought that I would post here. I found a 96 with a manual transmission, normally I would jump on that over an automatic anyday but was wondering if their was a reason why almost all Disco's you see are automatic and if so why?

Jackpot dude!
My guess is that the it's because Disco was considered a "luxury" vehicle, much closer to the Range Rover than the Defender. Particularly here in the states, automatics are more popular in general.

Apr 13, 2013 | 08:15 PM

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Spike555

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Originally Posted by HudsonTemple

Because 98% of Americans who buy $45,000 cars do not want to shift it themselves so they did a limited import of them.
'96? was the last year they imported trucks with a 5-speed.

Apr 13, 2013 | 08:21 PM

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Savannah Buzz

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Ever try to juggle an I-phone, double cheese burger, illegal in NYC sized drink, and shift a 5 speed in traffic? That's why they want automatics.

Apr 13, 2013 | 10:31 PM

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HudsonTemple

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Originally Posted by Savannah Buzz

Ever try to juggle an I-phone, double cheese burger, illegal in NYC sized drink, and shift a 5 speed in traffic? That's why they want automatics.

I don't talk on the cell phone while driving, don't eat fast food, and is their really a illegal size drink in NYC, I love driving sticks, I really miss it.