Automatic or 4 speed???
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Junior User
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Southern MD
Automatic or 4 speed???
Which do you have? Are you happy with it or do you wish you had a different tranny?
Is one better than the other if so why?
I am looking a several different trucks and I really dont have a preference but I was wondering if the rest of you do........
Mark
Is one better than the other if so why?
I am looking a several different trucks and I really dont have a preference but I was wondering if the rest of you do........
Mark
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2005
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I have had 4 trucks with a 4sps all 4x4s all 73-79s and the one I have now is a auto. I love the 4sps but at 55 years old now it is so nice in stop and go traffic not to have to hold that damn clutch down. I guess it all comes down to what you are doing with your truck. I personally like the clutch better for 4 wheeling but I use my Jeep for that, ( the truck is just to damn big to go where I like to go) I mostly use my truck for hauling and towing my small camp trailer, so it sees the road mostly so the auto is the way for me.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 842
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From: Georgia
Well I don't have either lol. I have a 3-speed manual and I love it. We just got done converting it from a 3 on-the-tree to the floor, and I definetely like it better that way than on the column. I'm a new driver and I love the idea of "rowing my own gears".
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Crestline, California
I commute sometimes over 2 hours one way to work in a car with a 5speed. I hate it!! On the other hand, on the open road its a lot more fun to drive a stick..
Burt is automatic and I must say I do prefer it. My right hand is free to eat, cruise the internet, text, drink coffee, flip off other drivers, and read a book while I drive....
Dak
Burt is automatic and I must say I do prefer it. My right hand is free to eat, cruise the internet, text, drink coffee, flip off other drivers, and read a book while I drive....
Dak
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Bountiful UT
I have a 4 speed in my 78, and a auto in my bronco, I hate the auto for off road, but like it for the daily commute I like the 4 speed for towing and such but it gets old in stop and go traffic
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2005
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Had the looooong shift 4-speed np435. Now have C-6 auto. Love the auto in the mud! Do not miss np435 as much as I thought I would. I would miss the stick more in a Mustang with short shifts I think. The np435 was just to long to be much fun. Now it is just push and burn!!! 
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