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Originally Posted by HoosierRon
It looks like I soon will be buying a Jeep Patriot because GM does not offer a single manual crossover (at least in the U.S.). Funny how nearly every other manufacturer has figured out how to offer a manual crossover.
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Unfortunately for me, manual trans 4x4 SUV's with 2 speed transfer cases are hens teeth these days. Xterra and Liberty, that's it. My last one was a 1991 Explorer XLT 4 door 5 speed--favorite vehicle I have ever owned. If I go with a 4X4 again it will be an Xterra for me, since the Liberty is too compact for its heft and I can't get past the styling (Xterra is no spring chicken either, but I think I could live with it).
Funny thing is, Ford tooled up a 5 speed model in 2002, then dropped it in 2003. Just my luck, I was in the market in 2004, and though they bloated it too much, I still would've bought the Ex had it had a manual. Must've done it for CAFE, only thing that might make sense.