Thread: Auto vs Manaul utes

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Ok so I’ve read most of this thread.
Most not all so apologise if it’s been covered but how’s the brakes auto vs manual? As in auto you use the brakes more...so they must wear out sooner.
So if your not towing a lot, which of the two is it.
I like driving manuals so my prejudice is for them. But I can see the pros for auto. Question is don’t tow, have traffic but concerned about fuel consumption and changing break discs pads every five minutes. On road off road 80/20.
Which would you chose.

If you do traffic fuel consumption will be similar and any minor increase in brake pad wear will be offset by not wearing out a costly to replace clutch.
My Father has had a auto Colorado from new and reguarly tows 2.5-3 tonne of boat over takaka hill ( one of nzs steeper tight turns hills) and fuel tankers.
He had the front pads and disks replaced at the 100,000km service not because they were out of spec but because that is what the book service states and he is a stickler for serviceing.

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