auto vs a stick for a diesel in heavy populated area's?

[Sw1tchfoot]

I would rather have a car in NYC.

 

[TronDD]

I went out of my way to find a manual transmission car when I was looking for my Jetta.

The Mk4 VW autos are garbage so that was the only way to go anyway.

I'm in stop an go traffic with a manual every day (my Jetta). I don't mind it. But I would never bring my truck into the city. Way too big. Get a Vespa.

Tim.

 

[Maverick1701]

I love driving a stick but I hate having one in heavy traffic. I also like being able to install a big/full center console which cannot be done with a stick.

 

[79jasper]

I'm in stop an go traffic with a manual every day (my Jetta). I don't mind it. But I would never bring my truck into the city. Way too big. Get a Vespa.

Tim.

I don't think we can fairly do a auto vs manual, truck vs car.

These trucks take way more peddle pressure than any car I've ever driven.
Especially jettas.

 

[kc0stp]

Frankly this is something Im debating as well for when my E4OD goes out (ZF6 vs 4R100 beefed up), for now my current pro con is simple; ZF6 = Physical connection and 100% control, no computers or electronics to fail but more maintenance,slight modifications to bellhousing required, harder in traffic, and maneuvering the trailer (but partly makes up for it with granny gear) 4R100 = Easier in traffic and maneuvering a trailer, bolt on affair, torque convertor will make launches easier/better. while on the flip side you have a computer that can fail and would probably cost a bit more. Long story short it all boils down to prefrences and intended use.

 

[79jasper]

Don't forget the cooler for a zf-6. Unless you're running around heavily loaded ALL the time, I find L gear useless. (But thats in a 550 with 5.xx something gears, it stays pretty well over loaded) Not to mention having to double clutch from L to 1.

I want a trans that I could safety float gears with.

In my 79 chevy, I could go without touching the clutch for a long time. (Sm465) Mainly reverse and from a complete stop.

 

[kc0stp]

Already have a cooler since its currently an E4OD and Im thinking L would mainly be for maneuvering the trailer and since the primary use of this truck is hauling the car trailer... (that and snow/off roading)