We own 4 other manual vehicles. 2016 Tacoma, , 2015 Golf TDI, 2007 FJ Cruiser and a 1976 Austin Mini with a 1995 Acura Integra drivetrain.
I wouldn’t say the Bronco is significantly better than any of them (maybe the Mini) clutch is a little soft for my liking, but it’s still a great driving...
Ran into this the other day, truck fit in with about an inch to clear. The slight dip in the road on the way out and it just kissed the bar.
A little WD-40 and magic eraser and it was like it never happened.
Have since dropped the tire pressure to 30psi and make sure to keep the gas tank...
I’m shocked no one has mentioned that on a failed hill climb you want to get it into reverse and let 4low do it’s thing. This will allow a controlled descent, last thing you want to do is try and use the brakes.
I will add I think a lot of it comes down to the relationship you have with your service centre. I’ve had warrantee work completed on a heavily modified Tacoma with no questions asked but I had built a great relationship with the people there.
I’m not sure how much stock I’d put into the Magnusson Moss Act. Here’s a great read from someone who actually tried to use it.
I think the one big take away is your vehicle becomes evidence in the trial and you lose access to it...
As a long time manual supporter, with a 7MT on the way. A Tacoma, Golf, FJ Cruiser and a Honda VTEC classic mini all with 3 pedals in the garage.
I don’t think you’ll see very many left in the next few years. I think the next Gen Tacoma (2024?) will be auto only, but as long as Jeep continues...
Salesman don’t give a shit about the Bronco.
Why?
Because they want to sell what they have in stock today. Until it’s massed produced and readily available they couldn’t care less.
Also, the majority of buyers walk onto a lot with no idea what they want. They’ll visit half a dozen dealers and look at a dozen different models.
They don’t obsess over a vehicle and every option and trim for months like a lot of us have been doing.
Typical salespersons job is to get them...