Kawboy40

I've come to a deal on my trade-in and am now in the process of having my dealer locate me a Unlimited Rubicon. Currently they are having trouble finding me a Rubi with a 6 speed in the color and options that I'm interested in.

I've read all the pros and cons about auto vs. manual and decided to go with the 6 speed. I guess what I'm asking here is has anyone who also picked a manual trans later regretted that decision? Thanks for your input.

Offroadme

i would never want to drive anything else. sometimes in traffic it can be a pain in the A** but i love it. would never go back to auto

tkob1060

just dont shift when you get stuck in the mud, cuz you'll kill the clutch sucking the mud up inside

saltman

I wouldn't have it any other way. No automajic for me. EVER.

Jeepin Dad

That was the only time I regreted it.

drew

The 3.8 needs all the help it can get. Go with the 6 speed.

2008 Rubicon 2 door
Detonator Yellow
6 speed
Hardtop
Tow Package
Power group

JK-Tex

Can't imagine anything else. Yes, she shifts like a tractor, but that's part of the charm. It gets you closer to the mechanical nature of the Jeep. The Hill Start Assist on the 09s is pretty slick, too. I know some others have complained about it, but mine works like a charm. I've driven sticks all my life and can pull away on a hill just fine, but I like HSA all the same.

Kawboy40

Thanks for all the advise. My dealer is having a hard time finding one with-in 150 miles. White is my 1st choice but the only one they can find has a soft top. There is one in detonator yellow, but I have to decide if I'll like it a few years from now.

JK-Tex

I think Detonator Yellow is an awesome color, and would have bought one if they'd had it. The black fenders and top really tone down the yellow. [EDIT: you're getting a Rubi. Axle ratio doesn't matter. Rock Trac rules. Lucky you!]

JKinmarana

6-speed is awesome! I leaned how to drive on dirt roads in a ford F-150 from the 70's with a manual transmission. I've only ever owned manual tranmission vehicles. The JK X is fun as hell to drive, even when i'm not off road.
The only time I've ever slightly regretted not having an automatic is when I come to a stop sign or stoplight and my girlfriend is with me. I hate having to take my hand off of her shifter so I can shift the Jeep...


But, yeah, stick with the color you really want...