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Offline sqydzuki

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auto vs 5 speed
« on: October 02, 2009, 04:37:36 PM »
Please weigh in on the pros and cons of the 3 speed auto compared with the 5 speed standard.  I don't have much experience with autos especially  in off road conditions. Also, it seems that only 3 speeds might be somewhat lacking in hilly hiway conditions. oh, these questions concern the 16 valve Tracker 4x4. Thanks, Syd  Come on!  does anybody out there love or hate their automatic three speed?
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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 09:02:43 AM »
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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 09:15:39 AM »
Good input.  I really appreciate having it!
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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 08:01:02 PM »
When wheeling I much prefer the automatic to a 5 speed.  I've had 2 auto Trackers and a 5 speed Wrangler.  Off-road the 5 speed is a pain when going up hills.  I enjoy a manual trans on a sporty car but in a utility vehicle it is just work to me.
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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2009, 08:26:28 AM »
i like my auto not really sure if its a 3 or 4 speed, havnt had it for long. but going out of first into second it grabs a little and pulls the gas pedal with it. but the rest of the gears are fine. anyone know what might be causing that? its a 95 sidekick jx 16v
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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2009, 11:14:51 AM »
I think your going to get many votes one way or the other it's a never ending debate, the best answer is to find out what you like

Me I like a manual trans they don't over heat. But you can get a clutch to hot so  ???



Quote from: jxben16 on October 06, 2009, 08:26:28 AM
i like my auto not really sure if its a 3 or 4 speed, haven't had it for long. but going out of first into second it grabs a little and pulls the gas pedal with it. but the rest of the gears are fine. anyone know what might be causing that? its a 95 sidekick jx 16v

sounds like a bad motor mount

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Re: auto vs 5 speed
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 07:15:51 AM »
It'll be a lot easier to apply your makeup with the automatic.
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