[Nips]

Sorry, don't log in too much. I drove both the automatic and the manual. I did not like how the automatic shifted (seemed to search too much). The manual tranny shifts extremely smooth. I have 8,000 miles on it now and am extremely pleased with it. I have the adventure package so it gives you the ultra-low gearing which works out nice offroad. It is really nice for going down steep, slick hills or crawling over rocks. Adding the bigger tires definitely makes a difference. It was extremely sluggish and slow. I ended up getting the PCM tune after adding the tires which seemed to really make a difference between 2500-3500 RPMS. The only thing thing I don't like about the manual is your damn dome light doesn't work 1/2 the time (think tranny has to be out of gear) and when you stop and leave it running you have to manually unlock your doors. Other than that I love the 5 speed.