Because any car with a manual transmission is more fun and engaging than it’s automatic version. Its as simple as that.
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Read my above post. Politely disagree with your premise, but appreciate the response and perspective. BTW, I've been on Medicare for some time now.In part, I think this can be attributed to the nature of off-roading, which is all about vehicle control... What speaks more about the ability to precisely control the vehicle than a manual transmission. While it is not superior to the technology we have today, a large part of the demographic of the average Bronco owner is often older and grew up with less technology, and thus favors the manual experience.
Remember, if that economic, practical, high-capacity, etc. vehicle was offered with a manual they could have both. It's not the buyer's fault that the manufacturer doesn't offer the option.Because in their hearts they want a manual, but sadly people like to make “educated” decisions with their minds when buying cars. Same reason why our roads are filled with boring cookie cutter crossovers painted one of three colours.
People worry too much about economy, practicality, seating capacity, cargo area, etc. and forgot how to have fun
So like the crawler gear?Left foot braking. Some in this thread have commented about what to do with their left foot with an auto....well, use it to apply the brakes. Always left foot brake when off road. And, doing this is part of the big advantage of auto over stick in technical off road sections. Another advantage of auto and left foot braking is a light modulation of the brake pedal to keep the torque converter loaded and control the slow speed over rocks and ruts. Avoids the jerky on the gas, on the brake thing, and is EXACTLY why Ford put the one pedal drive option in the Bronco. Having a manual and not touching the gas or brake does the same thing, but you need really low gears to do it. Auto and left foot braking is the key.
Part of the key is the transition from taking your right foot off the brake and applying the gas. If the left foot is on the brake there is no transition. Also could not be controlled with a manual, as there isn't a foot to hold the brake as the clutch is released and gas applied.Oh, Im HARD on the brakes. Its a forward/backward motion but the vehicle stays put. The truck is so floaty on the Fox 2.0 suspension that it bounces front to back any time 4L engages. The tires arent moving, but the truck bed/nose is bouncing up and down a good 2-3" easily and its fairly violent. Another good piece of advice though, thank you.
I actually thought about that after and realized that I probably wouldve been fine using the trail control to handle this particular problem instead of 4L.
I explore a lot of abandoned mining roads (with permits) that aren't 4x4 trails, so you end up facing unique problems. Mostly due to having to try to crawl out of 2' deep sand onto boulders.. You need high gear for the sand and low gear for the rocks. oh well. Itll be better with a short wheelbase Bronco.
So like the heel-toe?Part of the key is the transition from taking your right foot off the brake and applying the gas. If the left foot is on the brake there is no transition. Also could not be controlled with a manual, as there isn't a foot to hold the brake as the clutch is released and gas applied.
Hopefully it's low enough. Too be determined. Odds lessen as tire sizes go up. This is one advantage of the Jeep Rubicon with the 4 to 1 tcase gear. But, the 4 to 1 can sometimes be too low for general low range driving. Ford actually did a good thing with the 3 to 1 tcase and crawler gear in the manual, best of both worlds. Most manual trans hardcore off road trucks are Toyotas, and that's why they have Marlincrawler 4.7 to 1 gear tcase gears and double tcases, to get the super low gears needed for hardcore off road with a stick. Also why Atlas has a 5 to 1 option with an Atlas transfer case. The autos don't need those deep ratios.So like the crawler gear?
If you know how to do it, sure. Jeeps and off road cars don't have the same pedal locations as sports cars, but yes. Enjoy the yard and dump.So like the heel-toe?
Edit: I've got a bunch of yard work to do before the dump closes but I'll be in and out all day. Keep on trying.
Excellent point.... left foot braking while off-road is a huge advantage for the Auto in tricky situations.Left foot braking. Some in this thread have commented about what to do with their left foot with an auto....well, use it to apply the brakes. Always left foot brake when off road. And, doing this is part of the big advantage of auto over stick in technical off road sections. Another advantage of auto and left foot braking is a light modulation of the brake pedal to keep the torque converter loaded and control the slow speed over rocks and ruts. Avoids the jerky on the gas, on the brake thing, and is EXACTLY why Ford put the one pedal drive option in the Bronco. Having a manual and not touching the gas or brake does the same thing, but you need really low gears to do it. Auto and left foot braking is the key.
Agree, manual does last longer. Sadly, every time I purchased a new car, and convinced myself that I'll the car longer this time. Like this 2018 Rubicon JLU (just over 3yrs) which will be traded in for the Bronco. In 5-10 yrs, I have a feeling I may end up with some type of off-road PHEV!?A manual trans will almost always outlast an auto too many moving parts in an auto no soul ,stick for me please.