Same here! I have ALWAYS been able to get better fuel mileage from a MT than an AT on equally equipped vehicles.
Anytime I see the comment saying that fuel economy is worse with a MT, I know that the person making the statement is most likely someone who has little experience with a MT.
@Thechief86 currently we both don't know what FoMoCo will set the Bronco's specs at.
If they keep it as what they currently have it listed as, so be it. Any of us that need to make adjustments to fit our needs, will.
But what if FoMoCo changes the specs? What if they increase the tow rating...
I fully understand that the aftermarket will provide options to increase the towing capacity and know how it can be achieved if they don't. This isn't my first rodeo.
I would prefer that FoMoCo did it.
I know what the tradeoff could be and it hasn't been determined yet if it would ruin its ability off road. I still want what I want. So stop trying to burst my dreams, as you don't know 100% what the 2021 Bronco is.
So tried of people saying you will ruin it or you should buy such-n- such. You...
^ Why can't we have Both?????
There are times with a MT that you need to be able to modulate the Fuel, Clutch & Brakes.
The Only way to do this in Real Time is with a Manual Hand Brake Leaver.
Left Foot (Clutch), Right Foot (Fuel), Left Hand (Steering Wheel) ......
and the Right Hand (Manual...
I'm in the "Wait On 2022 Group"..... as I truly want a 2.7L w/MT and none of the current colors are ...... well..... preferred (I'd "settle" for Silver or White I guess). Hoping that 2022 FoMoCo will offer the 2.7L w/MT and a color that' more appealing to me. If FoMoCo doesn't offer the 2.7L...