[TangoLimaSierra]

I love the 5 speeds but they are harder and harder to find.

Not only that: A few years ago my tranny went out in my Jeep. None of the repair shops would touch a manual transmission. I had to find a shade-tree backyard mechanic to rebuild it.

Also, our Driver's Ed cars were brand new '65 Chevys with 3 speed on the column.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”Not only that: A few years ago my tranny went out in my Jeep. None of the repair shops would touch a manual transmission. I had to find a shade-tree backyard mechanic to rebuild it.”

I tend to get them in economy cars but never had a problem with one.