Thoughts on buying a manual now?

[Deleted member 50782]

So today I saw an interesting video. Only 18 percent of the population can drive a manual. That told me that 82 percent of the buyers market is now out of the picture. I wonder what kind of pricing could I expect on a rig some one ordered and didn't get it or ordered a manual by mistake? Hmmm

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[BigHoof]

I would not expect any special pricing. There are in short supply and you cannot even currently order a manual.

 

[kodiakisland]

Good luck

 

[CPL_Rabbit]

The people that want a manual won't accept anything else. That balances with the smaller market of those people.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

The people that want a manual won't accept anything else. That balances with the smaller market of those people.

This. Take a look at prices for a 5-10 year old used Mustang. Stick Shifts cost more because if someone wants the stick they simply won't consider the auto.

You can put me in that camp. I ordered mine with a stick. No stick, and I never even would have considered buying one.

 

[Bronccraig]

Search around at dealers…I saw this ‘used’ 3k miles base MT sas for $43k on carmax while checking out their updated app..i have a BB base but 43k for a sas barely used 2023 is a great deal considering a new one is $44k on fords site..I have had good luck with my MT and avg just about 19.5 mpg on a 400 mile trip this week ) in the land of the sun in fla Good Luck

 

[BigHoof]

A factor you left out is that out of the 82% that can’t drive a manual, how many of them would even consider a Bronco of any kind?

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Love love love the stick wouldn't have pokey if it didn't come with it

 

[MNBigfoot]

This. Take a look at prices for a 5-10 year old used Mustang. Stick Shifts cost more because if someone wants the stick they simply won't consider the auto.

You can put me in that camp. I ordered mine with a stick. No stick, and I never even would have considered buying one.

I posted the KBB prices comparing the resale value of Mustangs and Wranglers (5-12? years old), autos vs manuals a while back prices were pretty much the same, with the auto being slightly more expensive.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

I posted the KBB prices comparing the resale value of Mustangs and Wranglers (5-12? years old), autos vs manuals a while back prices were pretty much the same, with the auto being slightly more expensive.

look at actual sales sites. Autotrader, Craigslist... Manuals command a premium.

 

[Cased]

For the life of me I can not figure why Ford did not include the 2.7 manual in the design phase of Bronco

If they would of , I think take numbers would of been different

And on the plus side 4 banger manuals would of been bulletproof

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Mini had a survey of younger drivers not too long ago and most wanted to learn how to drive a manual. Of course this bodes well for Mini since they now offer a manual driving school.

There's been some good responses on the prices of a manual whatever, they're a very niche offering in almost all the manufacturers so the demand is usually even greater.

 

[BigHoof]

For the life of me I can not figure why Ford did not include the 2.7 manual in the design phase of Bronco

If they would of , I think take numbers would of been different

And on the plus side 4 banger manuals would of been bulletproof

The take rate was well over what Ford had expected.

 

[emkayw]

The moment I heard that Ford would offer the Bronco with a stick, I couldn't wait to order it. I missed driving a stick and absolutely LOVE my Bronco!

 

[Jakethesnake]

Shame only 18percent will get to enjoy shifting their own gears. I realize it’s neither the fastest or most efficient method of gear change but it’s definitely the most enjoyable.

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