The latest victim of “supply chain shortages?” The manual transmission?

Not that this impacts the 392 by any means, but per the JL forum, dealers are reporting that the 6 speed manual isn’t available to order. Just another symptom of the supply chain woes.

 

[KungFu392]

Man, my luck keeps getting better! My 2020 Rubicon that I’m replacing with the 392 happens to be a manual!

 

[YukonCornelius]

well, if rumors are true, she’ll probably pull in some premium $$$ !

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Jeeps are a different animal but over the years I have had a hard time selling vehicles that had a manual transmission. I've never owned an automatic that was available with a manual.

 

[KungFu392]

Jeeps are a different animal but over the years I have had a hard time selling vehicles that had a manual transmission. I've never owned an automatic that was available with a manual.

I’ve never once had a hard time selling a manual. It’s probably because you’re buying the wrong cars in manual. For instance, I couldn’t replace my 2009 CTS-V manual right now if I wanted to! If we’re talking about pedestrian crap boxes that are manual simply because manual made them the cheaper option, then sure, but when a vehicle is supposed to be manual (like a Jeep, in my opinion), I have found them to bring a premium and to be harder to find. I had to search out of state to find my loaded 6-speed Rubicon a year ago and I imagine they are still more difficult to find with EVERY option except an automatic trans. Plus, there are still some purists out there who do not want a turbo 4 cylinder or a hybrid Jeep which really leaves them one option unless they have the means to get a diesel or 392… and that’s a V6 manual like my currentJeep!

 

[Dral97]

Yep. I think it depends on the vehicle a bit. Too many youngins don’t even know how to drive them, so on more everyday vehicles they don’t seem to be very desirable.

‘Niche’ vehicles are a bit different. I have a ‘14 FJ TTUE. A fairly rare bird. I’ve seen TTUE manuals fetch a premium since they are one of the unicorns in the fj world. There were 2500 TTUEs made. I think I remember reading somewhere that either 250 or 500 were manuals.

 

[KungFu392]

Yep. I think it depends on the vehicle a bit. Too many youngins don’t even know how to drive them, so on more everyday vehicles they don’t seem to be very desirable.

‘Niche’ vehicles are a bit different. I have a ‘14 FJ TTUE. A fairly rare bird. I’ve seen TTUE manuals fetch a premium since they are one of the unicorns in the fj world. There were 2500 TTUEs made. I think I remember reading somewhere that either 250 or 500 were manuals.

Yeah, let’s just say “youngins” aren’t really my target market for a fully loaded Rubicon, so I feel ok about my odds. But I’d love to see that FJ!

 

[Dral97]

@KungFu392

Here she is in my driveway. Totally stock. 47k miles. I’m probably letting it go when my 392 gets here, but it is a great ride and a total tank.

 

[KungFu392]

@KungFu392

Here she is in my driveway. Totally stock. 47k miles. I’m probably letting it go when my 392 gets here, but it is a great ride and a total tank.
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In general, I’m not a Toyota guy, but there are a couple of their “flagship” vehicles I am a fan of and the FJ (and the old school FJ-40s, etc.) and the Supra (MKIV) I’ve always loved. That should be an easy one to sell!

 

[Dral97]

I’m also probably letting go of an 04 TJ Rubi manual when the 392 gets here. Oh the sacrifices…

 

[KungFu392]

PM me pics and details on that one if you have a chance. I had a 98 TJ and have considered getting one for my daughters. They want to keep my JL when I get the new one, but that’s not gonna happen!

 

[Dral97]

Can do. Photo below. It‘s in my storage unit but taking it in for inspection soon. Bought a few years ago with 80 some k miles on it. I’ve put 1k on it at best. It’s modded obviously.

 

[Dral97]

Anyway, really interested if anyone else knows anything about this supply issue. I have a friend with a jlu manual she was thinking of trading in on a new one, but she will only buy manuals.