Auto sleeper Amethyst 2008 gem automatic

[Agzy]

Still unsure which van to get as have only used automatic cars for 20 years and this is only auto in my price range. Excellent condition and have test driven where I found the push button gear selection strange and the gear changes very obvious along with slightly hesitant acceleration and fact it doesn’t hold when in drive. Any advice or guidance about this vehicle please.

 

[StitchesnFluff]

Is it a true auto or does it have an ‘auto clutch’ fitted as a later add on?

 

[Agzy]

Is it a true auto or does it have an ‘auto clutch’ fitted as a later add on?

Auto clutch and very strange to use after the car but soon got used to the ‘clunking’ effect and delay in acceleration but not sure how reliable the system is. Van has only done 32,000.

 

[StitchesnFluff]

Is there a brand name on the auto clutch?

 

[Agzy]

I have no idea as it is still in dealers while I decide between this and a Bessacar E410 manual which is nice but smaller and I haven’t driven manual for 20 years as left knee is dodgy so looking for help to point me in one direction or the other

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[Figaro]

I'm not familiar with the aftermarket auto clutch but if your accostomed to proper autos I think you might find it a bit tiring after a while.
Could the low mileage be an indication it's not a pleasant drive ?

 

[Agzy]

I'm not familiar with the aftermarket auto clutch but if your accostomed to proper autos I think you might find it a bit tiring after a while.
Could the low mileage be an indication it's not a pleasant drive ?

Previous owner elderly couple and van had not been used for 2 years then, on death of the male the family are selling through dealership. MOT and service histories both good and has been looked after.

 

[IRHP]

Is it Fiat Ducato with comfortmatic gearbox? If so It’s not a true auto but it’s clutch is operated electronically and electronic brains control it along with engine revs.

 

[Odd-no-more]

I had this system on a Ford based Auto Sleeper for years, once I had got used to it I thought it was great. It is a bit slower off the mark, but you're not going racing in a MoHo. I was concerned about how it would be on hill starts, but it was great, I'm not sure how it new how to do it but even in Cornwall on the steepest hills with a Harley on the trailer behind it was great.

 

[dunnah01]

It sounds a lot like the Ford Durashift EST system. It's known to be reliable and very lazy which is perfect for MoHo's. I drove one in a hire van a few years ago and it was strange at first but very soon got used to it and didn't think of the slow changes after a few miles.

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[SpeedyDux]

If you are willing to go down the personal import route, some LHD X244 Ducato MHs had conventional 4 speed autoboxes. They might be within your budget. Otherwise, some MHs based on RHD Renault Master had an automated manual gearbox likewise some based on the RHD Merc Sprinter.