2 Door Auto or Manual???

[DirtyDina]

Anyone have any feedback on the Auto or Manual specific to the two door models? I realize it’s personal preference but I’m sure it probably feels slightly different than the JLU.

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[OldGuyNewJeep]

I love my 2 door manual, but am not sure I understand your question. The transmission is not likely to feel any different in a 2 door than in a 4 door, but the 2 door is lighter with a shorter wheelbase so the driving experience will be different (better!) than in the short bus.

For me, personally, manual is the only way to order a Wrangler 2 or 4 door...

 

[DirtyDina]

I love my 2 door manual, but am not sure I understand your question. The transmission is not likely to feel any different in a 2 door than in a 4 door, but the 2 door is lighter with a shorter wheelbase so the driving experience will be different (better!) than in the short bus.

For me, personally, manual is the only way to order a Wrangler 2 or 4 door...

No that was exactly the feedback I wasn’t looking for.

 

[DirtyDina]

**Was

 

[Fuel Fire Desire]

Depends on your intended use.

If you're doing mostly on road driving, a manual is fun. It used to have a big gearing advantage over the JK with the 4 speed autos, but now that the JL comes with an 8 speed that point is moot.

I had to ride my clutch a lot more than I wanted to with my manual off road. Crawling over steep obstacles from a dead stop is tricky without the 4:1 t-case. Also, you can not open the clutch when the trans is submerged, or you'll contaminate the friction surfaces and cause slip. When I got stuck in swampy muck or in water, I let the Jeep idle in gear until I could hook up a strap, or I just shut it off in gear (you can restart without depressing the clutch if you are in low range). With that in mind, you had to plan gear selection BEFORE entering muck. You are committed to whatever you entered with.


The manual is a lot more fun, but the auto is much less technical to drive off road.

Another thing to think about, is the clutch assembly isn't covered under the warranty. I had the throw out bearing start to make a bunch of noise around 38,000mi. Jeep considered the clutch, clutch pressure plate, flywheel, and throw out bearing "wear items" and refused to cover it.

 

[DirtyDina]

Depends on your intended use.

If you're doing mostly on road driving, a manual is fun. It used to have a big gearing advantage over the JK with the 4 speed autos, but now that the JL comes with an 8 speed that point is moot.

I had to ride my clutch a lot more than I wanted to with my manual off road. Crawling over steep obstacles from a dead stop is tricky without the 4:1 t-case. Also, you can not open the clutch when the trans is submerged, or you'll contaminate the friction surfaces and cause slip. When I got stuck in swampy muck or in water, I let the Jeep idle in gear until I could hook up a strap, or I just shut it off in gear (you can restart without depressing the clutch if you are in low range). With that in mind, you had to plan gear selection BEFORE entering muck. You are committed to whatever you entered with.


The manual is a lot more fun, but the auto is much less technical to drive off road.

Another thing to think about, is the clutch assembly isn't covered under the warranty. I had the throw out bearing start to make a bunch of noise around 38,000mi. Jeep considered the clutch, clutch pressure plate, flywheel, and throw out bearing "wear items" and refused to cover it.

Great points. Thanks, wouldn’t have thought those wouldn’t be covered. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[JIMBOX]

I have the 8spd in my RAM and it's priceless, but-

I wanted the NEW 6spd manual in my 2dr jeep--it's really smooth and solid !

W.E.

JIMBO

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Well, don't own it yet (long story), drove both, and personally, I'd get a Manual

Sure, I found the clutch abrupt, but my Audi catches low, so it's more I gotta get use to it if anything

 

[NathanG]

What is the best color for a manual? I'm thinking red.

 

[TTEChris]

While my 4dr JK's (2 Auto's, 1 Manual) were all ok for daily driving, my 2dr JK with a manual was much funner to drive around town than my JKU's. It felt much more like a toy than my 4dr's.

 

[JIMBOX]

Heh Heh, YUP--you got that right !

W.E.

JIMBO

What is the best color for a manual? I'm thinking red.

 

[Kenny]

What is the best color for a manual? I'm thinking red.

White

 

[VolCntry73]

A manual would be fun...but I went with automatic for the wife to be able to drive if necessary more than anything.

 

[phatjoe]

I'm about to make a bold statement...the manual transmission in the jeep is better than any other manual tranny on the market right now....

 

[PavementWarrior]

For a tall diver base sport manual window crank catches your leg, even without it my leg and the door and the clutch was a bit too tight.
I enjoy manual at times, but today's city traffic and distractions + my leg room issue made the auto the best choice for me.


They are both really good imho in the JL, its a really good auto, it feels really smooth and responsive

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