View Poll Results: Manual or Auto for offroading
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Manual or Auto for offroading
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2007
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From: slp. Mexico
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...highlight=Auto
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I used to think I'd want a manual on and off road, but lately I've been rethinking my choice. I think I want a DD that's a 6spd and a dedicated trail rig that's auto.
Ok, that's not gonna happen so I'll probably end up with an auto, but still not 100% committed. If I don't find a great deal on an auto, then I'll stick to a manual and just wait for the HEMI swap to get the auto.
Check that thread for more comments.
I used to think I'd want a manual on and off road, but lately I've been rethinking my choice. I think I want a DD that's a 6spd and a dedicated trail rig that's auto.
Ok, that's not gonna happen so I'll probably end up with an auto, but still not 100% committed. If I don't find a great deal on an auto, then I'll stick to a manual and just wait for the HEMI swap to get the auto.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,320
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From: WI
When I bought the Jeep I only considered the manual, I have had auto trucks and manuals and always preferred the control of the manual.e
The only time I prefer an auto is in stop and go traffic, but that is rare for me.
I am sure that th e answer is personnal preferance and that is what is so good about where we live in the US.
So I have a manual, I love it and thats my story and I'm sticking too it.
The only time I prefer an auto is in stop and go traffic, but that is rare for me.
I am sure that th e answer is personnal preferance and that is what is so good about where we live in the US.
So I have a manual, I love it and thats my story and I'm sticking too it.
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 970
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From: Cornville, Iowa
With the exception of reduced engine breaking on very steep hills, I prefer the auto in my JK to the 5 speed in my old TJ ...offroad.
As my daily driver, I would prefer a manual since the power of the engine is marginal for such a heavy vehicle, and the transmission has about 2 gears worth of rpm between gears, and the drive by wire throttle won't listen when I tell it to go...
As my daily driver, I would prefer a manual since the power of the engine is marginal for such a heavy vehicle, and the transmission has about 2 gears worth of rpm between gears, and the drive by wire throttle won't listen when I tell it to go...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 400
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
I've had both and was equally happy with the performance of both because of what they offer. Auto is easier and gives you one less thing to worry about on the really tough obstacles. Manual is more challenging, and IMO more fun. Right now I have a manual, and wouldn't trade it for the world. Ask again in 5 years and you will probably get a different response.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Sacramento, CA
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Everett, WA
I personally think that it depends on the person and there skills. For me Manual, I have done both and yes it is easier with an auto but i am the type that gets board with just putting it in gear and go.