View Poll Results: Auto or Manual
Auto Transmission
49
45.37%
Manual
59
54.63%
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auto vs. manual
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 874
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From: 07424
I had a manual and it was fine, but I will be getting an auto the next time. I cant stand driving manual in NJ anymore, it will primarily be my wifes and she can only drive auto, and being in other Jeeps offroad its a lot nicer to just cruise around without all the work of shifting.
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,425
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From: Memphis
I"m going with a auto. I'm an appraiser, in the car a lot, I will take pictures from my car, take notes from my car. I also live in the city.
I like the manual, I know their are advantages, but for my use work and home, the auto makes more sense. If I was buying something to go off road a majority of the time with, I would go manual.
You got to look at it that way, what works best for you.
I like the manual, I know their are advantages, but for my use work and home, the auto makes more sense. If I was buying something to go off road a majority of the time with, I would go manual.
You got to look at it that way, what works best for you.
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 874
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From: 07424
I wouldnt recommend that either, hell, I wouldnt even type that as a remote possibility of things to do while going down a hill.
JK Junkie
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,207
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From: Vancouver B.C.
Love the manual, to get the most feel out of the Jk...the engine is so weak, it is a must...manual all the way......if I had a hemi, I would consider the auto
...but real Jeeps have three pedals
this should get a rise outta the auto guys
I have 65XXX kms on my manual...no clutch issues what so ever
...but real Jeeps have three pedals this should get a rise outta the auto guysI have 65XXX kms on my manual...no clutch issues what so ever
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 663
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From: seattle
Auto was only option for me. Wife can"t drive a stick and refuses to learn
. So the only way to get the jeep was to get an auto. No biggie....with living in the city it is kinda nice to just sit back and drive instead of constatntly shifting in stop-and-go traffic. If I lived in a more rural area I would definitely want to have a manual though.
. So the only way to get the jeep was to get an auto. No biggie....with living in the city it is kinda nice to just sit back and drive instead of constatntly shifting in stop-and-go traffic. If I lived in a more rural area I would definitely want to have a manual though.
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 26
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
had a manual Sahara, traded it (stupidly) for a manual Patriot. Now have an 08 automatic Sahara (great deal we couldn't pass up). If I had to choose, i'd pick the manual. The jeep we have now is mostly my wifes and I'm thinking on trading my f-250 in for a manual Rubicon. It just seems to give you more control over the engine's power (or lack of). Also, on steep hills, the auto seems to downshift too far and revs it's guts out.
