Are they still only keeping the stick with the smaller engine choice?
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Last Call: Manual vs. Auto.. Why? (HELP!!)
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I don't believe that either are a constraint for buildability or would improve your odds of getting built quicker.
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Neither is a restraint
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Dude, you're 50 (I'm close to it), do you really want to be pushing in that clutch pedal thousands of times a month with a SEVEN (6) speed transmission? I have a bad knee from the Army so it's a no brainer for me. But just saying clutching a 7 (6) speed is going to wear out that knee joint man. Sad but true. Hear me now believe me later. I got a 3 speed CJ7 in the stable and it's a lot of work, I can't imagine a 6 speed. You'll thank me in a few years.
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I test drove a mannequin with the 7/6spd. It's honestly a pretty light clutch especially compared to other cars I've had.
I hope thatās a joke. If not, see a doctor.
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I know this was directed to someone else, but...
Yes. Yes I do. 100% yes. If the Bronco didn't offer a manual transmission I wouldn't be buying one, simple as that. I'm in my 50s, by the way.
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I'm in the same boat. I've gone through 6 cars in the last 5 years because i kept buying automatics, and i realized that they were too boring for me. I know this isn't a sports car, but i like feeling connected to the vehicle i'm driving. The main reason i considered a bronco is because they offered a manual.
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Itās the primary reason I bought it. An auto would have been a deal breaker.
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I wouldn't even consider a Bronco if it wasn't for the 2-door manual. A rare beast.
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How am I supposed to drink my Starbucks and text and drive if I'm shifting?
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I wanted the 2.7L because bigger, and auto is easier and smoother off road, besides, I have three other vehicles with manual transmissions so if I want to shift gears I will take one of them for a spin.
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Donāt overlook the fun factor of a possible dropped valve and blown engine with the auto. 
But seriously, itās a very personal decision. In my case, if I had a stop-and-go traffic commute I would never consider a manual. But as it is, I work from home and my FJ (Iām out of the queue for a Bronco) is a manual and I love it. But there are a number of compelling benefits to an auto for serious off-roadingā¦ especially on the Bronco with turn assist and one pedalā¦ itās just much easier to control speed on tough obstacles with an auto. But the crawler gear on the MT is very appealing. Tough call.
But seriously, itās a very personal decision. In my case, if I had a stop-and-go traffic commute I would never consider a manual. But as it is, I work from home and my FJ (Iām out of the queue for a Bronco) is a manual and I love it. But there are a number of compelling benefits to an auto for serious off-roadingā¦ especially on the Bronco with turn assist and one pedalā¦ itās just much easier to control speed on tough obstacles with an auto. But the crawler gear on the MT is very appealing. Tough call.
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