This is my first time ever to post in a forum so if this is in the wrong spot please help me by telling where to put or how to move it thanks in advance. I’m looking into getting an 05/06 Jeep LJ/TJ Unlimited I’ve got a question for you guys and your opinions maybe you can call it a poll. The question is I’m torn between an automatic and a standard I can find better deals on an automatic all day long I know most guys who crawl prefer the automatics. I’ve driven a lot of standard vehicles I enjoy shifting the gears and being one with the vehicle lol I know the longevity of a standard is better and if you do need to repair them they are cheaper to repair than the automatics and manual is less likely to leave you stranded, I’ve made a 4 hour drive before after my clutch went out I know you can’t do that in an auto. I know typically a manual will get better mileage if you know how to shift it than an auto. I’ll be using as a daily driver and occasional off-roader. With that being said what’s your guys opinion on what’s better between the two as far as reliability and fuel efficiency. Are there any better automatic or manual aftermarket options etc.? I’ll be moving to areas surrounding the San Antonio area soon and I don’t know exactly where I’ll be working yet. I’m a lineman and don’t know what kind of commute I’ll have. I’ve driven a manual in stop and go before but not on a regular basis. Thanks for the help in advance in helping with this decision. Not sure if it matters or not but I have no intentions of getting rid of this jeep once I get it I like to buy things that tend to last forever with limited headaches.