Has anyone tried to sell a Manual KJ

if I were still looking I'd be asking about it.

DiegoND said:

I specifically bought it due to being stick. I don't like automatics. I guess it makes it a theft deterrent since the thieves cant drive it to steal it.

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hahaha. I like that.:happy175:

First 2 cars i owned were autos, I was afraid to get a stick or even learn how. Later my wife had to get a manual because the truck she bought (which saved her life) was a base GMC Sonoma. Funny thing, it didn't have a tach.:shrug:

After I learned on her manual VUE i bought 2 VW's and A Chevy truck all manual.

Jeep did not however, in the beginning I was bummed, but now I here the AUTO tows more so I am happy.

Just bought a 03 5 speed last spring after driving a 04 auto for four years. The five speed is sure more fun off road than the auto.

I know from experience selling previous vehicles that a manual transmission impacts resale value in a negative way. Just the same, I do wish I'd found a manual when I bought my Liberty last year. Overall I like the vehicle a lot, but the 42RLE auto is a huge detractor, especially since I often drive in hilly / mountainous areas, where it likes to upshift way too soon.

Hi,

Been reading this with interest.

20 years ago 70% of cars were manual. Now 80% are auto. I believe 80% of cars in Europe are manual!

Land Rover do NOT do an auto Defender. There are companies converting them including one here in New Zealand but you pay for the privelage.

I went to Jeep dealer here a month or so ago and asked if they had a manual Wranger. Nope. But we are taking orders for delivery December late or January. It's a 60/40 split in favour of the 2.8 oil burner too.

Me, I would like a manual Jeep. Drove manual Land Rover series vehicles for a long time. No problems.

It's what ya get used to.

Oh, Manual is no probelm in the town. People who drive manuals usually have fewer accidents as they HAVE to concentrate on what they are doing. No 'auto piloting' - 'scuse the pun.

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This makes me think of my early 79 Chevy PU with a standard trans, autos where extra and if you got a standard trans aka 3 on a tree it had a full bench seat. (its like a couch)
Still have it with 48000 on it and a lot of people ask why it has an auto with a cluch.
Its the only ride I have ever bought new.
Back then even cars came standard with a 3 on a tree and a auto was an option $.

when we bought ours new in 05 the dealer had to do a dealer trade from 3 states away for our 6 speed manual. it was a hassle for the dealer and some dealers would not even try and get one for me! i like to pick my own options not settle for inventory on the lot you visit.

but to sell it, i am not even close to considering it at this moment. will probably think about it in another 6-7 years. mike

Back in the day, as was pointed out earlier, automatics were extras because they were considered a 'Luxury' item along with AC and powerwindows, heck even power steering and powerbrakes were not that common back in the day. Automatics back then were also not very reliable. Mechanics back then did not have the knowledge that exists today to fix them. Today there is a better chance than ever that the automatic would be sound. While all car companies have produced a lemon transmission or two, chyrsler has been particularly stung as anybody who owned a 1991 to 2000 car or truck can attest to. Today in my world of the big trucks, Automatics in the last five years have made dramatic inroads, the ability to hold on a hill with 130k on you is something to been seen, fuel economy is good, as well as less wear and tear on the driveline, it can be said however that an experinced trucker can do the same, and its true but its getting to that point that causes the damage. As was said earlier in the thread, Europe charges more for autos than standards, but the auto is starting to make its presence felt there as well.

If I end up not being able to sell it I know I will teach my 13 yo to drive a manual.