Will be buying... auto or stick
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JK Newbie
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From: Montreal
Will be buying... auto or stick
I tempted to buy a auto JK but I'm kinda worried I'll regret it. I guess my worries are caused by the fact that most people seem to get the stick.
Why is that so?
Is the auto JK not liked ?
Why is that so?
Is the auto JK not liked ?
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Georgia
Mine is an auto and I like it just fine. There's a poll around here somewhere on autos and problems. You'll see the majority have been trouble free. I think the most complaints come from the PCM needing to be reflashed. Pretty simple procedure if needed.
Last edited by RedneckJeep; Sep 23, 2009 at 06:51 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Cody, Wyoming
Total opinon of the buyer. I would not rule out the auto because of reliablilty concerns, seem to be good units. My suggestion is base your decision on your application. There are pro's and con's for both. Start by knowing what you will be doing with the jeep and then look at the merits of each tranny.
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: New France
6 speed JK's are not easy to find in Quebec. (many auto Sahara's)
But, I recommend the 6 speed. Look around in this forum, you will find the answer.
BTW Join us at the French Canadian Social Group at https://www.jk-forum.com/group.php?groupid=12
Also, visit us at the Central Canada Forum. (Members from ONT and QC)
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Chugiak, AK
If you are going to be doing trails with hills and any rock climbing, I suggest you get an automatic. I like manuals in general, but people often struggle with getting the right speed/gear for a muddy climb and it is tough to ease up onto rocks unless you are good at using 3 pedals at once.
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2009
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From: Denton, TX
If you are going to be doing trails with hills and any rock climbing, I suggest you get an automatic. I like manuals in general, but people often struggle with getting the right speed/gear for a muddy climb and it is tough to ease up onto rocks unless you are good at using 3 pedals at once.
I prefer the selectable engine braking and being able to pick a gear before obstacles. Some here are real loose and to where i can stick it in 3rd, 4-lo and ramp up it. My auto buddy couldn't get close. Also you'll get a lower crawl ratio with the rubi/6spd...not to mention you dont need to regear with 35s! The auto would be nice if it was a 5spd, but a 4? What is this the 80s?! I went with the 2 more gears to also make the gutless 3.8L a little more livable.
Last edited by GoodysGotaCuda; Sep 23, 2009 at 05:34 AM.
