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Old 08-03-2004, 11:58 AM
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Manual or Automatic on 3rd Gen.

I was just curious to see how many 3rd Gen 4Runners out here have a 5spd manual transmission?
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I do.

Wasn't there a poll about this a month ago?
Old 08-03-2004, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by denverbikeguy
I do.

Wasn't there a poll about this a month ago?

Damn, sorry I hate repeating things on the forum...my bad.
Old 08-03-2004, 12:22 PM
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Yeah do a search for manual vs. 5speed and it should uncover a lot of info about this subject. By the way I have a 5-speed and love every second of it.
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Originally Posted by Jonathan
Yeah do a search for manual vs. 5speed and it should uncover a lot of info about this subject. By the way I have a 5-speed and love every second of it.

I did that search and I came up with nothing.
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Maybe auto vs. 5 spd....
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I sold a couple of perfectly good Auto's for my 5-speed. I just love it!

I smoked a Honda Pilot today.
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5 speed rocks!! I have a 5 speeds too, luv it!!!
Old 08-04-2004, 09:51 AM
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Although I own an automatic (wife wont drive a stick) if you intend to do any serious 4 wheeling a 5 speed rules. Try rocking an automatic when its stuck and see how long your trans holds up!
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5spd here too.... Love it! It is especially great for towing my 3,000lb boat over the mountain passes around here in the Great Pacific Northwest. It took me forever to find one, though... :cry:
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5-speed...it rocks!
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5 spd here, but it's no speed demon.
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5-speed too but sometimes an auto would be nice.
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I've got an automatic 2001, and while I was initially skeptical, I've had no problem deciding I didn't make a mistake. The ECT Power switch makes a HUGE difference, in my opinion.

I'm also under the impression that there ARE no manuals made after a certain year. Am I wrong?
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I have both. Mine is a 2000 5 speed and my wifes has a 99 auto. 5 speed feels like it has much more power or more responsive anyway.
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Originally Posted by dragr1
5 spd here, but it's no speed demon.
As if the slushbox is blazing saddles?

Do they even make Runners with 5 speeds anymore?
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automatic = built in crawler
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Originally Posted by roger
As if the slushbox is blazing saddles?

Do they even make Runners with 5 speeds anymore?
The fastest stock 4Runners are autos
Also yes they do make 5 speed 4runners, they are just auto 5 speed
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Originally Posted by bulldog-yota
The fastest stock 4Runners are autos
Interesting...why is that? very counterintuitive

Also yes they do make 5 speed 4runners, they are just auto 5 speed
That doesn't count!
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Originally Posted by roger
Interesting...why is that? very counterintuitive
3rd gen Runners with 5 speeds should be quicker in the 1/4 mile but I would like to see some definitive results. What did the car rags get out of stock 3rd gens back when they came out and were any SC'd Runners tested?


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