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...but really scared of the thing the way everyone bad-mouths the manual.


I've a a manual 2.6 for almost 24 years - the same one. Don't beat the hell out of it, but it's not that bad a tranny. It's just not as bullet-proof as the other incarnations.

I've had mine rebuilt once in 245,000+ miles.

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