I see where many folks state they only want a manual transmission in cars they buy. How about pickups? The only pickup I could find new today, nearby with a manual transmission, is a Jeep gladiator. Supposedly Toyota still has one but I searched within 500 miles and didn't see one. Who sells a manual in a new pickup and where are they. I am not currently in the market for a vehicle. Just curious I suppose.
Manual transmissions in pickup trucks.
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I had a manual in my 2002 Ram diesel, by choice. Today, I think Toyota offers one (at least nominally) in some models. For practical purposes, they are dead in everything but the cheapest little cars (and they are fading there too in favor of CVTs).
Sucks that Frontier is no longer offered with a manual. Thankfully plenty of used Frontiers have the 4.0L and 6-speed manual.
my 95 F150 is a manual. I'd prefer an auto
the Big 3 basically stopped 15 or more years ago... only holdout was the Diesel Ram 2500/3500 and FCAstopped offering the manual in 2018 or so. As popular as people claim they are, you can't find any on the road or for sale. Go figure
Cant drive your PHONE and shift gears at the same time,So goodbye to manual transmissions
I had the mazda 5 speed, it sucked. 1st gear was way too tall and the thing rattled.
Best manual transmission I ever had was the New Venture in my Dakota, had the "top loader" stick directly connnected to the guts.
Yes you can.
Driving a car with a clutch and shifting gears is on its way out. It’s a bummer. I’m teaching my 16yr old to drive a MT and he’s loving it!!!
Nobody sells a manual transmission in a truck any longer. Ram was the last holdout in 2018. Ram still offers a manual on the Ram 4000 in Mexico. From my understanding the manual transmission option in the 2500/3500 lost towing and hauling capability.
Partially due to low consumer uptake, and partially due to the advent of 8/9/10 speed transmissions.
To be fair, lots of these new transmissions are being driven by the EPA, but that being said. The trucks with the 8/10 speed transmissions can do some flat-out amazing things. I don't think I would be near as comfortable towing my big travel trailer if I only had 6 gears and had to change them myself. Wouldn't be so bad daily driving, but would suck for hauling.
To be fair, lots of these new transmissions are being driven by the EPA, but that being said. The trucks with the 8/10 speed transmissions can do some flat-out amazing things. I don't think I would be near as comfortable towing my big travel trailer if I only had 6 gears and had to change them myself. Wouldn't be so bad daily driving, but would suck for hauling.
My truck is older. 1987... but I searched for a manual when I bought it as that era automatica had issues.
You buy a stick in a cheap car to to save money or in a sporty car for more fun. Not sure what the point would be in a slow heavy truck. Rowing through the long throws would be tedious, not fun.
As with cars, the diminishing demand for sticks brought an end to manufacturers spending money to certify another drivetrain.
If buyers really wanted sticks, they'd have voted with their wallets when they were available and they would never have gone away.
Pity, since driving a stick is entertaining and fun and does give one more control over any vehicle.
If buyers really wanted sticks, they'd have voted with their wallets when they were available and they would never have gone away.
Pity, since driving a stick is entertaining and fun and does give one more control over any vehicle.
Doing actual truck stuff with a manual isn't very enjoyable.
