in the end went for the oil burner as it was auto and her in doors wanted auto, pity i wanted the JCW car.
Agree that the auto box and the 2lt diesel suit each other very well - besides no Auto option with the JCW 211PS engine. But don't disregard the JCW on the basis of economy - I have got 42.5mpg from mine over 7,600 miles including the first fustrating 5,000 miles when the ECU strangles the engine on run-in mode and the economy and performance are both rubbish. In short, are you
really sure you need an auto?
