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Old 09-10-2012, 09:03 PM
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Im buying an xj I want a 1996 but should I get stick shift or automatic
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:05 PM
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It is going to be used for mostly rock crawling
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:17 PM
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Of you are good with a clutch I'd recommend the manual. I have a 96 with the ax15 and love it.
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Yeah driving a stick is not a problem when you put it in 4low do you need to use the clutch I know on the Jk you don't need it
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Idk ive owned both and i would go with the auto but thats just me.

unless im driving something fast i dont really want stick
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I just like the feeling of having more control of my vehicle. I feel more at one with my jeep. Lol
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I got an auto XJ and geared and locked it. absolutely wish I bought a stick shift
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I perfer manual for racing and everyday driving. But my geared and locked XJ is auto and I sure as hell wouldnt have it any other way. I use my XJ on rocks.
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