Req: Some advice on buying a Jeep

After the upgrade to an automatic, it's nice to save up and have the local paving company turn the woods into a mall parking lot.

I don't care one way or the other to be honest - I've had several of both. That said, if auto boxes have less than 200 hp and lb/ft driving them or they irritate me.

Dave

It just makes their job easier and it has nothing to do with capability. It takes more talent to use a standard than an automatic in any situation.

Coasty

I like this one. Easier for amatuer wannabes.

Nah. I only have sticks (a TJ and an F-150) and much prefer it.

I can see the auto being better (well, more durable) due to the fluid link that the torque converter provides. You are more likely to wear out the clutch in a manual if you need to partially engage it to not move too fast.

I can't argue with this because I prefer a stick-shift and generally don't like driving automatics. In addition, the automatic cost an extra $500 (2005 model).

-D