Hypothetical Poll 2.7L w/ Manual

[drive21bronco]

Having a manual transmission is priority over a bigger engine. But if the 2.7 was offered I would definitely opt for that. Especially with a 4dr choice. Are wranglers offered with a manual transmission on other engines other then the 3.7?

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[elseminoleguapo]

I‘ve heard that over and over. People say that manual vehicles are dead and nobody buys them. So why are used manual vehicles with 300K miles asking 5 times the price of an automatic of the same vehicle that has 80K and is in better condition. Manual vehicles disappear instantly and autos sit and sit and sit. Manual vehicles don’t sell new because manufacturers screw around with the customers and do what ford is doing with the Bronco. They will offer a manual in the lesser engine. Or like the Mazda 3 that offers a manual in the FWD premium package and not the AWD like people would want.

Scarcity drives value. Overall market appeal drives volume. Very different.

I would be first in line for a 2.7 manual.

 

[Hammey]

Add me to the list. Ford, now that you have some time (due to external delays), you can make this happen!

 

[drive21bronco]

Add me to the list. Ford, now that you have some time (due to external delays), you can make this happen!

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

 

[Bdockins]

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

It’s the only option I’d consider waiting for.

 

[Bronc-OH]

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

I would.

 

[drive21bronco]

I can't help but think of the new C-8 Corvette, no manual tranny at all!

Some times I need to remind myself, how lucky I am (we are) that Ford gave us a stick shift option in this Bronco

 

[toughtoaster]

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

100% would wait for this. Hell I’d even pay the $1895 for it.

 

[DrewBronc21]

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

Im waiting for Mansquatch. I would def wait even longer and pay more for it to be paired with the 2.7

 

[DrewBronc21]

I can't help but think of the new C-8 Corvette, no manual tranny at all!

same with the new GT500, GTRs and lots of other sports cars. New auto transmissions make them faster than manuals, but doesn’t mean more fun.

 

[Cactus Jack]

Man this thread is making me rethink my decision on the 2.7 auto. I love manuals, but the 2.7 has so much power. On the other hand 2.3 manual is so unique...

 

[drive21bronco]

The 2.3 powers the Ranger pretty well, I think. I’m assuming that could be compared to a four door Bronco. That’s why I’m ok with the 2.3. A 2.7 would be nice tho..

 

[FourHorses]

If it was just me driving it, yeah I'd prefer the manual. I on the other hand have a wife that had a severe ankle injury and clutch work is difficult for her. I'm fine with it though. It not being offered on the 2.7 made it an easy choice. I'd rather have the V6 with an auto than the I4 with a stick. I have enough manuals in my stable as is.

 

[toughtoaster]

https://www.inwheeltime.com/grabn-gears-no-more/

“We see the newer automatic transmissions as real progress for off-road vehicles. Frankly, we were surprised how many manual transmissions Jeep makes available these days and think the standard stick shift will soon be gone altogether,” Guffey says. “It had a good, long run but needs to retire.”

Sounds like a guy that either can't drive stick or is in the camp of "moving my left leg is hard because Americans have gotten fat and lazy"

 

[HobbyPro]

That begs the real question: If it was available with the 2.7 but not till 22' would you wait? Not so sure I would

Absolutely

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