Author Topic: What ever happened to manual trannys? (Read 1353 times)

doomonyou · « **on:** January 06, 2004, 07:49:12 AM »

I am in the market for a new truck. During my travels I have noticed that you can't find a manual trans. anywhere! Whats up with this! I know many people perfer the auto. I have an auto now. But I would like to go back to a manual. I live in a small town so starts and stops are no big deal. Most my driving is open road. I just wanted to see what everyone else thought about this. I think the main reason is the soccer mom and yuppies all want to own a truck that they have no need for. And an auto makes it more car like.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2004, 12:19:02 PM »

When I was younger, I did not mind shifting all the time, now that I am older I rather just put into gear and go. But if I had an older Hot Rod I would go with a manual trans.

Siskiyou · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2004, 03:16:58 PM »

I would much rather have a manual transmission when going downhill on steep logging roads, or on a 4x4 trail. In fact there are places that I use to go with my old manual transmission 4x4 that I would not go with my newer one with an automatic. I sure liked that old granny gear.

Siskiyou

DirtyHarry · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2004, 03:42:45 PM »

If you order a new truck, any flavor, you can get it with a manual. I will only have a manual in a truck myself...

Ullr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2004, 04:44:08 AM »

Used to be a manual transmission was the only way to get more gears and the old autos were not very good at selecting the right gear. Now with 4 and 5 speed autos, electronic shift, and the ability to change the tranny to towing mode the manuals are not need. However, there are still a few instances where a manual is better or just preferred. Unfortunately do to their lower demand you will most likely have to order one if that is what you want.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2004, 11:32:47 AM »

What size are you considering? I know Ford and Chevy 3/4 ton trucks have them.

VSSF · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2004, 12:05:44 PM »

It took 4 months to get my 6-speed.

newfalguy101 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2004, 12:40:26 PM »

I know exactly what you mean.

I recently went through the same process, only I am poor and was only looking at used trucks.

Anyways, probably 95% of the pick-ups I looked at while doing research had autos, and I ended up buying a pick-up ( well ok, I am paying the bank for the "privelage" of driving it) with an auto.

The truck was a good deal and I didnt want to pass it up, oh well.