Let's say I'm in no hurry...

[VolatileAgent1977]

..and I really want a manual gearbox. But I have ZERO interest in a 4 cylinder vehicle. Should I just give up on a Bronco? Will they ever offer the 2.7 with the manual? Should I just get a Rubicon right now?

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[NotApplicable]

..and I really want a manual gearbox. But I have ZERO interest in a 4 cylinder vehicle. Should I just give up on a Bronco? Will they ever offer the 2.7 with the manual? Should I just get a Rubicon right now?

If you're in no hurry, why get a Rubicon right now? No one knows if they'll offer a >4 cylinder with a manual, but if you're in no hurry you luckily have the time to wait and find out!

 

[VolatileAgent1977]

Very true. Guess I'll give it a year or so and see what happens. I'd like to think when sales slow a bit they'll offer the six cylinder with the manual. Who knows?

 

[Apples]

This is my opinion and not based on anything other than my neurons firing, but I think it's more likely they drop the manual entirely before they put the work into offering it with another engine.

Rowing my own gears is nonnegotiable so I'm jumping on it, 4 cyl or not. Besides, it's not like it's a slouch or anything.

 

[VolatileAgent1977]

I hear you. It's manual or nothing for a vehicle like this. But there's no way in hades I'd pay $50k+ for a four popper. Wouldn't care if they boosted it to 400hp.

 

[Nobody]

I think it's a pretty safe bet, you'll never see a manual with the V6.

I'm a pretty die hard manual tranny guy and owning a 3.5L EB, I really don't think you can shift a manual fast enough. I can also say the auto transmissions are really smart. They've come a long way. I'm looking forward to trying the auto off-road. The trail control and one pedal should really make the difference.

 

[DaBronCo33]

Might as well wait it out and flip it for 10-20k over purchase price.

 

[Apples]

I hear you. It's manual or nothing for a vehicle like this. But there's no way in hades I'd pay $50k+ for a four popper. Wouldn't care if they boosted it to 400hp.

I think you should change your perception. There's only a .4L difference in displacement between the 4 and 6 engines. Fewer cylinders = inferior is outdated thinking.

 

[VolatileAgent1977]

Yeah, autos have come a long way. Doesn't meant I want one. I've had manual sports cars that are no doubt slower than their DCT counterparts. Still far more enjoyable to drive the manual.

As for the 4 cylinder, granted I haven't driven both Broncos. But go drive the 5.7L V8 in the Grand Cherokee L or even an ancient Tunda then go push a pedal on half the cylinders. Just doesn't compare.

 

[NotoriousBDP]

..and I really want a manual gearbox. But I have ZERO interest in a 4 cylinder vehicle. Should I just give up on a Bronco? Will they ever offer the 2.7 with the manual? Should I just get a Rubicon right now?

 

[Apples]

Yeah, autos have come a long way. Doesn't meant I want one. I've had manual sports cars that are no doubt slower than their DCT counterparts. Still far more enjoyable to drive the manual.

As for the 4 cylinder, granted I haven't driven both Broncos. But go drive the 5.7L V8 in the Grand Cherokee L or even an ancient Tunda then go push a pedal on half the cylinders. Just doesn't compare.

Then I guess you're buying a Wrangler. Though frankly, the 3.6/mt setup in the Wrangler is a dog. If you're primarily concerned with get up and go, I think you'll be miserable with it.

 

[Cheshire]

Absolutely give up and buy a Jeep. 2.7 manual ain't happenin.

 

[drive21bronco]

We are lucky to have a manual at all.

 

[sgraing1]

Hold out for a 5.0 manual.

You never know,Ford could make it happen.

 

[BroncoAZ]

The 2.7L is right at the limit for torque on the MT, not gonna happen.

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