Lol, I don't blame anyone for wanting to drive a manual, I really hope that everyone that gets it enjoys theirs. I was just laying out what I've learned about them through the forums so far about them not being good. I've driven several manuals, mostly cheaper cars, but 1 upgraded Eagle Talon and that thing was a blast! Was just trying to shed a little light on the subjectShots Fired.
The wrangler doesn't drive like my old '74 Alfa Romeo, Ford Fiesta, Mustang GT, Mazda Miata, or other stickshift cars I've owned, and I wouldn't expect it to.
Nor would I expect its transmission to shift like those transmissions. A Jeep is a tiny truck. (OK, not so tiny anymore...) and drives like one with no apology, including its transmission and clutch.
And yes, it is harder to drive hard offroad obstacles with an MT than it is with an AT.
The only reason to have an Old-Skool Manual is out of a pure contrarian desire to drive it that way for its fun and simplicity.
I absolve you for your desire to drive an AT. Your sins are forgiven.
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Congratulations! Well I found one Identical to my order except had steel bumpers and led lights at AirPark Jeep and I ended up canceling my order and buyingPicked my jeep up today!! Came in Friday!!
Sweet!!!! Well thank you and congrats to you too!!!Congratulations! Well I found one Identical to my order except had steel bumpers and led lights at AirPark Jeep and I ended up canceling my order and buyingone off the lot. I’ve already added a lift and big wheels and tires
Yes! Picked it up on 6/30
No, it's a dying art and too many people are focused on shift times with electronic clutches in high end sports cars. Rowing gears makes just about anything feel more sporty. My Dakota has a T56 from a Viper in it which I've owned forever but clutch is a lot different than the Jeep's. Even my friend who is an expert driver stalled it yesterday, we were all laughing. He has a very similar vehicle but more linear clutch. My Wife has it down better than I but she has had more seat time.They are rare these daysI don’t think a lot of people know how to drive them. I grew up driving stick. I’ll be 30 this summer.
Fellow Californian here, and my first vehicle was also a 90’s Ranger with a stick! I loved bombing around in that little truck in my late teens. The next stick shift I drove after that was an ‘08 GT500. Loved that car, but I learned that daily driving something like that in LA traffic SUCKED! I’ve since decided for me, stick shift is best enjoyed on a toy. I do plan on buying a CJ5 from my cousin and restoring that. Tooling around the neighborhood with that in manual transmission will be a treat. For LA traffic I’ll be happy with an auto in my JLURDI’m going to have to see when I get mine. This will be my first jeep but I would assume the stick would be close to the 97’ ford ranger I had back in 2010. Freakin loved that truck so fun to drive and I loved going on backroads and bumpy trails. Mostly drove in sand dunes as I am from California but I now live in Texas & the trails are a bit different here. I’m excited either way! All of our cars are manual, this will be the 3 in the family, love manuals
Thank you so much! I’ll let you guys know, I’m at the dealership now picking her up!Lol, I don't blame anyone for wanting to drive a manual, I really hope that everyone that gets it enjoys theirs. I was just laying out what I've learned about them through the forums so far about them not being good. I've driven several manuals, mostly cheaper cars, but 1 upgraded Eagle Talon and that thing was a blast! Was just trying to shed a little light on the subject
@Torrieb I really do hope you love it <3
My Audi had that and I freakin hated it. So stupid
it’s like when you ask someone what type of transmission they have and they say both 🫣
I’m hoping I don’t stall my jeep when I get it lol gotta feel the clutch
Hope all goes well!
HeyyyFellow Californian here, and my first vehicle was also a 90’s Ranger with a stick! I loved bombing around in that little truck in my late teens. The next stick shift I drove after that was an ‘08 GT500. Loved that car, but I learned that daily driving something like that in LA traffic SUCKED! I’ve since decided for me, stick shift is best enjoyed on a toy. I do plan on buying a CJ5 from my cousin and restoring that. Tooling around the neighborhood with that in manual transmission will be a treat. For LA traffic I’ll be happy with an auto in my JLURD
Oh no way!! That’s awesome, I loved that truck too and I also had it in my teens hah so funny! Lol yeah LA traffic is so bad but hey I bet that makes expert manual transmission drivers I think it best to have an auto for LA seriously lol. I’m here in Texas now so not too much traffic unless I’m going into the city!
