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Originally Posted by Table 5
Yeah, I gotta say I really like this thing. It's kind of what I was hoping the Defender would be like.
I'm sure it will have it's own Ford issues, but hey it's going directly up against a Jeep.
The only downside I see so far is the fact that the manual will only come with the 4-cylinder, not the 6. Not sure why manufacturers fail to realize that enthusiasts are the ones who buy manuals now, and they tend to want the big engine!
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I don't think Ford has a manual transmission that bolts up to their 6 cylinder ecoboost engines. They could surely make one but then again if it's something like the MT82 then you are better off with an automatic. The reality is that the 6 cylinder versions are going to be pricey and the higher the price the lower the manual transmission take rate. These decisions aren't made in a vacuum as manufacturers have plenty of evidence to know full well what sells and what doesn't.