The five-speed's not so bad.

I've got one behind a turbo rig and it does just fine. I had to have it rebuilt at about 190,000. Didn't have the scratch or patience to do otherwise.

I would like to have an A/T, but the M/T wouldn't be a deal-buster for me.

87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.