Okay, so I gotta tell you about my latest project. I’ve been messing around with pickup trucks, specifically the ones with a stick shift. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you!
It all started because I was curious. I mean, how many trucks out there still have manual transmissions? Turns out, not many. So I started digging around, you know, just poking my nose where it probably didn’t belong.
First, I hit up all the usual spots online, just browsing through specs and whatnot. I found out that the midsize Toyota Tacoma is still rocking the manual, which is pretty cool. They say it is the best one. But, there are fewer and fewer new models with manual. It is so sad.
- Scoured the internet for any info on manual trucks.
- Made a list of all the models I could find.
- Checked out some local dealerships to see these trucks in person.
What I Did:
I even stumbled upon some news about the Jeep Gladiator. Apparently, they’re ditching the manual option altogether. From now on, it’s all automatic for them. What a bummer! I guess times are changing, and not always for the better if you ask me.
Then there’s the whole Ford F-150 thing. I saw some German website talking about it, but it’s not like I could just pop over to Germany for a test drive. But it sounds like a beast of a machine, that’s for sure.
Anyway, after all this, I realized something. Finding a new pickup with a stick shift is like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are no more compact ones. And even with the midsize trucks, your choices are super limited. It’s a dying breed, I guess.
But hey, I had fun with this little project. I learned a lot, and it confirmed what I already suspected—manual transmissions are going the way of the dodo bird, at least in the truck world. It’s a bit sad, but I guess that’s just how it goes. What I learned is stick-shift pickup trucks are rare in 2024.
