Jeep Wrangler, automatic or standard tranny???

Question

anyone out there that owns a jeep wrangler, i need help. i'm looking into buying a 07 jeep wrangler rubicon. Would an automatic or standard be more reliable? it wouldnt matter which i get, im comfortable with both. i just want something reliable that i wont have to change the tranny in a few years. And i cant wait to wave to my fellow jeep drivers ;) THX.

i'll be doing some off roading. really i just want to know what tranny is more reliable so i won't have to change it at 25,000 miles...

Answer 1

i like standard tranny more.I've change to many automatic.so i like standard more,but it depends on how much you drive to.i put 120.miles a day so automatic just can't hang.it really depends on how hard you drive.if you drive hard then i would go with standard...it will be your jeep,so get what you really want...have fun with it.........

Answer 2

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Jeep Wrangler, automatic or standard tranny???
anyone out there that owns a jeep wrangler, i need help. i'm looking into buying a 07 jeep wrangler rubicon. Would an automatic or standard be more reliable? it wouldnt matter which i get, im comfortable with both. i just want something reliable that i wont have to change the tranny in a...

Answer 3

I work at Toledo Jeep Wrangler assembly and I would get the manual,I have a 2001 with a manual and love it.The manual gives you more control over the power,the only thing is DO NOT RIDE THE CLUTCH!It really bothers me when people complain about thier clutch going out but they ride them,when you back up take your foot completly off the clutch.Are you going to order it?We are working 6 sometimes 7 days a week,10 hour days 2 shifts to keep up with demand,heard that Rubicon orders are 2 months behind.Also e-mail me and I will get you a number for a employee discount.Hey,Jeepnuk i'm just trying to sell Jeep's since I work there.This offer is good for anybody that is gonig to buy a Jeep.I get 6 discount numbers and have given out 3 on this website.

Answer 4

Automatic has better warranty coverage. It's weird. I'd stay away from the standard. The throwout bearing just failed in mine before the clutch disk did and Jeep isn't doing anything about "incidental damage" meaning everything else that it took out in it's path.

Honestly, I feel like an idiot 2 years later having bought a jeep in the first place. Do some research before you buy any Chrysler product right now. They aren't honoring their warranty which would be okay if they weren't still building such bad cars. This was my third and last jeep. I got this one because I hate driving anything else but I've really been let down.

*****Oh, and I DON'T RIDE THE CLUTCH. The guy below is out of line assuming that he diagnosed that problem.

Anyhow, the clutch didn't go out. R E A D.

Answer 5

If you are a die hard off-roader, a standard is preferred and will perform better. Since you want a Rubicon (I have one), you are probably wanting to do some serious off-roading.

If you are only worried about reliability, it really is inconsequential because both have the same amount of chance of breaking down. It is all dependent on the use, the build and other such variables. I honestly don't think "reliability" is an issue with which one you pick over the other.

I had both transmissions on the two different Wranglers I've owned and I like them both. After having both, I miss the automatic for my city driving but when I'm off-roading, I definitely don't miss it one iota!

Answer 6

This seems like a wierd place to try to pick up women TERRY.

Currently the 07 lineup is registering ALOT of first year growing pains. I'd recommend waiting for the 08's or a lightly used 06.

As for the tranny issue it comes down to personal preference. The transmissions themselves are just fine and will provide years of service.

The problem is that it's attached to a new motor, and a new chassis and all the bugs haven't been worked out yet. Luckily Chrysler doesn't pay first year owners to be product testers so the cost of fixing all the problems at assembly is not passed on to consumers.

Answer 7

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If it is the same as the shift knob in my '98 Wrangler Sport (which I would imagine it is) there are two ways of going about it. 1) Grab a hold of the knob with both hands (that's what she said) and twist counter-clockwise as hard as you can. I was barely able to get it to start turning but eventually it unscrewed. After getting it off (my, isn't this just full of dirty jokes?) I discovered that the correct way to remove the knob is.. 2) pop the shift pattern cap off. This is easier said than done and I ruined my cap trying to get it out. If you can get the cap off you will find a nut underneath. This is a lock nut on the end of the shaft. Loosen and remove the nut and the shift knob will easily unscrew.

Answer 8

My '04 Rubicon has an auto in it and I can say it is rather capable off road. I can also say that my '91 YJ had a 5 speed and it was capable off road as well. The only problem I foresee is that it is an '07. My Rubi has 2 computers. Your Rubi will have about 20. Computers don't seem to like mud, dust, or water too much (all things you encounter off-road. I have to say that there are some things I like about the '07 (like the swaybar disconnect), but I prefer my '04!

Answer 9

automatic is just fine for wheeling. it is actually alot easier to go off road in a n automatic. you don't have as much control in hill descent but when climbing you only need to feet as compared to a standard where it would be nice to have three sometimes i have wheeld both ways i stick by standard transmissions but other people swear by auto it is your preference

Answer 10

Depends on what you're going to use it for. If you bought it for city driving and mild off-road, go with the auto. If you're planning on hard core off-roading, I'd go with the manual tranny. I think you have more "control" of things with a manual.