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| ryanee182 | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:05 am | |||
Joined: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:57 pm Posts: 167 Location: Rochester, MN | I don't know if either option is "more reliable", but I know the automatic's have a higher towing capacity. 5000 lbs for the auto, and 3500 lbs for the manual. I rarely tow anything, so I looked for a manual when I bought my Jeep! _________________ | |||
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:16 am | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | The only thing I would be "towing" is my dirtbike on a hitch carrier. Let me rephrase then, which would require less maintenance? Like fluid change, etc? Thanks! _________________ | |||
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| linewarbr | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:25 pm | ||||
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:03 pm Posts: 1866 Location: Houston, TX | It's a lot easier to replace a clutch than to rebuild an entire auto trans. . . . Considering the "special" nature of the Freedom Edition, I would jump on it - particularly if it is a 4x4. But tell the dealer, "I didn't really want a manual trans though. I'll give you $7000 for it." _________________ 2006 Deep Beryl Green CRD Sport *SOLD 1/22/12*
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| myfirstjeep02 | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:30 pm | ||
Joined: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:29 pm Posts: 36 Location: Upstate,sc | well just as a minor thing when i got mine i didn't realize the automatics had a dipstick to check your tranny fluid, the manuals do not and changing the fluid on a manual tranny unless your pretty handy and have the right tools can be a pain in the rear. _________________ | ||
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:32 pm | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | linewarbr wrote: It's a lot easier to replace a clutch than to rebuild an entire auto trans. . . . Considering the "special" nature of the Freedom Edition, I would jump on it - particularly if it is a 4x4. But tell the dealer, "I didn't really want a manual trans though. I'll give you $7000 for it." "Special" nature? Care to elaborate on that? Also, this is an individual that is insisting he is very firm on his price. He is telling me it blue books for over $11,000... It is a 4X4 though, wouldn't buy one without. It does need 2 new tires though. Hope I can get him down on that. _________________ | |||
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| linewarbr | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:37 pm | ||||
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:03 pm Posts: 1866 Location: Houston, TX | No mechanical differences, but it should have different trim work, different rims, and some Freedom Edition lettering. There are a couple of Freedom owners on the board, such as mag03kj. If it has the 17" Dakar rims, those are cool although your tire options would be limited. _________________ 2006 Deep Beryl Green CRD Sport *SOLD 1/22/12*
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:44 pm | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | linewarbr wrote: No mechanical differences, but it should have different trim work, different rims, and some Freedom Edition lettering. There are a couple of Freedom owners on the board, such as mag03kj. If it has the 17" Dakar rims, those are cool although your tire options would be limited. Yes, it does have the 17 inch dakar rims. And I realized that means no more General Grabbers AT2. ..... Here it is. _________________ | |||
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| SavageUrge | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:17 pm | ||||
Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:46 am Posts: 798 Location: Williamson, NY | I've owned my Liberty since the day it was new and I'm a pretty agressive driver. I'm up to almost 115,000 miles and I've had no issues with my clutch or any part of the Jeep for that matter. It's a solid vehicle. _________________ | ||||
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| linewarbr | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:38 pm | ||||
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:03 pm Posts: 1866 Location: Houston, TX | Looks clean. If I was shopping, being a manual enthusiast myself, I would pull the trigger. I might would dicker a little because of the tires. _________________ 2006 Deep Beryl Green CRD Sport *SOLD 1/22/12*
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:44 pm | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | linewarbr wrote: Looks clean. If I was shopping, being a manual enthusiast myself, I would pull the trigger. I might would dicker a little because of the tires. Will do. Those pictures don't do it justice. He sent me HUGE phots and those wheels and the rest of the vehicle are flawless. I do plan on dickering about the tires, but all in all I think it is a good deal regardless. _________________ | |||
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| jeep4life7 | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:48 pm | |||
Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:04 am Posts: 378 Location: Riverton, Wy | buy it i love my manual transmission its so much funner to drive then an automatic _________________ To come:wheel spacers ,window tint, and off road lights on roof rack, last thing is a arb bumper and wintch | |||
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:56 pm | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | jeep4life7 wrote: buy it i love my manual transmission its so much funner to drive then an automatic I hear you on that. I had an 05 ranger that was a 5 speed That thing was fun! _________________ | |||
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| Sir Sam | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:58 pm | |||
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:07 am Posts: 6217 Location: Colorado Baby! | Do it, I love Freedom Edition Jeeps!
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| ATXKJ | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:03 pm | ||||
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:59 pm Posts: 5171 Location: Austin, TX | From a reliability standpoint manuals commonly sell for less - because fewer people can drive them. (and yeah - lots of CRD owners would have paid extra for a manual.....) _________________ | ||||
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| Fulltimer | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:56 pm | ||||
Joined: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:19 pm Posts: 4128 Location: Saint Augustine, FL | I get a kick out of "it's loaded" when referring to the KJ's. They pretty much all are loaded. But, that is a nice looking rig. I hope you get it! Terry _________________ | ||||
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2011 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:56 am | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | Fulltimer wrote: I get a kick out of "it's loaded" when referring to the KJ's. They pretty much all are loaded. But, that is a nice looking rig. I hope you get it! Terry Hopefully I will. I should be going to look at it tonight! _________________ | |||
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| Jeepjeepster | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:26 am | |||
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:03 pm Posts: 8052 Location: Kentuckeeee | You say that an auto tranny has a dip stick and yes they do(although 07+ libertys do not) and thats b/c the level of tranny fluid in an auto tranny is much more important than a manual. Not saying you can run a manual tranny low on fluid but you should(read, should, most do not) change the fluid more often on an auto tranny than a manual tranny. Far as I know a manual tranny just has a drain and fill hole, no filters or pans to drop like on a auto tranny. I for one would MUCH rather have a manual tranny over an auto tranny. _________________ | |||
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| linewarbr | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:45 pm | ||||
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:03 pm Posts: 1866 Location: Houston, TX | Yep. All you really need to do a fluid change on a manual is a wrench, a pump to pump new oil in (since the fill hole will be too close to the body to allow you to upend a bottle) and the correct gear oil. You should already have a wrench, and the pump is available rather cheaply at Harbor Freight. Much easier and cheaper than an auto trans service, and less often too. Heck if you put a lift on the Jeep, you won't even need to jack it up to do your servicing. _________________ 2006 Deep Beryl Green CRD Sport *SOLD 1/22/12*
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| LetFreedomRing | Post subject: Re: 5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:18 am | |||
Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am Posts: 268 | Well guys, put money down on it and am going to pick it up thursday! He didn't budge on the price at all, but I don't blame him. He already was asking under blue book for a mint jeep! _________________ | |||
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