Pros and cons of Manual VS Auto

[Montana]

What are the pros and cons of the 2. Which would be better for long term reliability. I am under the impression that manual would be more trouble free and have less breakdown. Is that the case??

Thanks, Rob

 

[Zookie400]

manual pros:
-long term reliability, the only problems i have seen are clutches, and leaks.
-they handle gobs of power with no modification other than a stronger clutch

downfalls to the manual:
-you have a stick in the cab taking up space.
-you lose turbo boost every time you step on the clutch
-they are slower off the line from a stop
-if the truck has very tall axle ratio, it can get tricky towing heavy loads in confined places.

auto pros:
-less work for you
-more room in cab
-jump off the line, loaded or empty.
-constant boost for hard accelleration
-stump pulling torque
-PROGRAMMABILITY!
-many many many upgrades available to make the ultimate towing or racing machine
-can be locked into 2nd to under power the engine

cons:
-they wear out, faster with higher hp.
-very expensive to fix/replace
-wear out brakes faster
-not much engine braking (in stock form)
-cant pop start the truck.

im sure others will have much more to add, or disagree as much of tranny choice is opinion dependant.

 

[FTG-05]

Manual Pros:

- I love rowing through the gears
- Autos are a dime a dozen, if and when I sell mine, the manny types will be lining up at my door!

 

[pdt1081]

-you lose turbo boost every time you step on the clutch

I hear this from a lot of people. Yes, the boost gauge goes to 0, but as soon as I hit the throttle it goes back up to 25

 

[BIG JOE]

I hear this from a lot of people. Yes, the boost gauge goes to 0, but as soon as I hit the throttle it goes back up to 25

I agree. And when down shifting.. you can REALY nail some Needed boost.

I also like being able to shift gears when I want, in anticipation of what needs to be done, before, after or during the need.

But in the end, it's to each, his or her own choice.

Joe

 

[ckamp52]

as mentioned above it is all a preference choice and what you wanna trade off in the pro and con section... my 05 is a 6spd and its pretty good i just love to change gears it make me feel cool...hahaha

 

[paulkeith]

if you can afford a badass auto tranny and to rebuild it as necessary, they're cool enough. i think i could appreciate the very low effort cruising with an auto. the 1.5' throw legpress that is my clutch pedal can get old in stop and go traffic.

what i do not like about autos (aside from $4k rebuilds every 75k miles) is not being in complete control. even if you have a very good box, you still have to floor it and wait (even if its a very short wait) to get it to respond or downshift if you need quick reaction. i like the ultimate selectability of my 6spd, even if that means coming off the line slow. i didn't buy this truck to race. i can handle 600 hp with just a $1.5k clutch...not that i'm ever going to get to that point.

honestly, if i was rich, i'd have 2 superduties, one of each variety. if i have to pick, i pick my 6er.

real trucks have 3 pedals, 2 sticks, and no spark plugs.....too bad mine has gaytown esof.

later,
Paul

 

[Zookie400]

i cant wait for an infinatly variable transmission to come out on trucks. it would blow both manual and auto's out of the water.