Lude automatics?

lukewalsh · Post by **lukewalsh** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:44 pm

Hi everyone,

I have just discovered the Lude and looking to buy one as my first car. My wife drives automatics, my main question is there any issues with the Lude automatic. I'm currently eyeing up a 1998 2.0i Motegi with 95,000 miles.

Any info would be amazing!
Cheers fellas

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:05 pm

Hi

lukewalsh wrote:Hi everyone,

I have just discovered the Lude and looking to buy one as my first car. My wife drives automatics, my main question is there any issues with the Lude automatic. I'm currently eyeing up a 1998 2.0i Motegi with 95,000 miles.

Any info would be amazing!
Cheers fellas

I have had my 5th Gen 2.0i Auto since 2008 , bought with 15k on it now has 87k had no problems

I have changed my auto oil 3 times to keep it luvly and cherry red.
Also I don't use the tiptronic mode just use normal 4 gear drive.
Cheers

Toadster

Andyjess666 · Post by **Andyjess666** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:22 pm

Im the same as toadster when I got mine I changed gearbox oil an had no problems excellent for cruising down the motorway

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:37 am

If well maintained the autos are usually fine, though if it has not had regular oil changes, they are renowned for issues later in life.

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:14 pm

Welcome to LG!!

Go for the 2.2 VTEC engine if you can, reportedly similar MPG and costs, plus you have power when you want it.

songwriter · Post by **songwriter** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:55 pm

Hi LukeWalsh
I was looking for a gearbox Prelude but settled for an auto this year. I think I prefer driving the auto.The 4 speed changes at just the right revs depending on how you're pushing it, clever! I agree with the others, keep your oil clean and you won't go wrong.

Feeniks · Post by **Feeniks** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:23 pm

My first Lude was an automatic and I loved every single mile, but there weren't many. Two gearbox changes later it was time to give up and move on

My advice would be to persuade your wife to drive a manual. I got my license last year and so with my limited bandwidth preferred concentrating on the road rather than the gear changes, but after gaining a bit more experience and confidence, I was convinced by my husband, his brothers and my own of the superior enjoyment of driving a manual, and I have to say they were right. Now and then in stop-start traffic I still miss the easy cruising in an auto, but mostly love being in full control of my revs

With Ludes, you're gonna be buying second hand and so can't trust that the previous owners have given it the careful oiling care its auto box needs. I'd hate to see anyone end up with the same heartache as I did of falling in love with the car and then not being able to drive it when the box goes - not to mention the money spent on trying to fix it, or the tears when saying goodbye!

alinton · Post by **alinton** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm

I've had three 4G autos. All good, great to drive!

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lukewalsh · Post by **lukewalsh** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:55 pm

Hi, thanks for all the quality advice! I'm researching and looking hard for hopefully the right Lude, if anyone sees a good en let me know.

Im chomping on the bit!

Post by **Vtecmec** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:13 pm

The auto box in my lude was faultless, I got bored with it though and converted it to manual eventually, totally different car and my best upgrade ever.......