First off wewlcome to the Forum and post up what Jeep you are getting and some pics as well

You're going to get a lot of answers to this question. I drive a 6 speed and I love it on and off the road. If I could tho I would love to talk my wife into selling her truck and getting a Rubi auto with half doors and have the best of both worlds

 

Come on 6speed you can do such better burn outs

 

I wanted a manual, ended up with an auto, and would have been happy with either. My auto is on a 50K used rig, and I just had it serviced and the tech said everything looked like a new rig.

I think you can go either way and not regret it. As for economy, I am not sure that is valid, as my real world MPG is comparable to any I have seen posted on this site for a manual.

Also, I have seen folks complain that mud and clutches do not mix well on the JK, but I don't know all the details there.

 

I say manual alllllllllll the way my friend

 

I got a manual, didn't know they had autos for jeeps, must just be those 4 dr soccer moms.

 

I would want a manual over an automatic on hills any day of the week.

 

I got a manuel and am glad I did. I like being able to put it in the gear I want where the autos cant do this. Now I have not done any rock crawling but I like what I have. Plus it is also my daily driver and I drive back roads so no stop and go.

If I had to do stop and go for a DD I might have picked a stick but I am happy with my choice.

I suggest that you drive each one with different gear ratios. I have a rubi with 4:10 and the experience with a stock x with 3:21 might be a different driving experience.

 

Rubicon 4low= no clutch needed even to use starter just turn the key if you are in 1,2,3 just turn key and go no need to slip the clutch

 

Can't imagine a Jeep without a man pedal.

 

if you live in the city, get the auto....otherwise, don't even consider it...jeeps are meant to be shifter manually