As you said, auto vs manual is totally personal pref. I’d swap in a manual (maybe with an LS too) because that sounds fun and I also prefer manuals. Alternatively, look for a clean manual TJ or LJ and swap your parts, then sell the auto LJ
To answer your question directly, YES, you are nuts for thinking about selling it. Sounds like you have gotten to the end of your preferred build state and you are looking for the next stage. You liked the automatic well enough during the rest of the build to keep going with it, so you do like it. A manual is just different than what you currently have and you are looking for something different. So now it is a decision time, what is the best direction to go to occupy your need for the next project? All of us long term Jeep owners face the same issue. If you really don't have room for an additional Jeep, then you have a few different directions to look. 1. Try to sell your current one for far less than you have into it and use that money to start your next Jeep. 2. Add a new Jeep to the stable and start a fresh build, because where there is a will, there is a way. 3. Keep the magnificent machine you have poured your time, money and soul into and pick up a second hobby that feeds your need to "project". Wood working, metal fabricating, (both) the perfect AR15, a girlfriend/wife, dealers' choice.... just to name a few ;-). In the end it is your call, but I will reiterate my first answer to your direct question slightly altered. YES you are nuts if you sell that Jeep. I promise you will look back on that day with regret.
FWIW I am "trying" to build a Mr. Blain LJ. It is mostly done - but really needs his hands on it to finish it.
You could be "written up" for misspelling Blaine if @AndyG reads this. I won't tell him.
You could be "written up" for misspelling Blaine if @AndyG reads this. I won't tell him.
Andy pussed out and blocked me and Josh because he can't handle being wrong so often. It wasn't so much the blocking that made him a dripping gash as the snively little report he wrote instead of just rinsing the sand out of his vagina and growing up a tad.
Just how many have you got blocked? Since you're so mature.
Andy pussed out and blocked me and Josh because he can't handle being wrong so often. It wasn't so much the blocking that made him a dripping gash as the snively little report he wrote instead of just rinsing the sand out of his vagina and growing up a tad.
It can be one more if you like?
Jesus dude
Whatever floats your boat, the only time I read your immature posts is when someone points it out to me.
So the only thing that changes if you block me it's just one less person to remind you of what an a****** you're being.
As the title states - I'm at a crossroads with my LJ and looking for some thoughts on the matter to gauge whether or not I'm crazy (well more than normal). Let me take you through it.
My LJ : It's a 2004 with about ~104K miles, and is in nearly perfect shape. It's my dream build and no expense has been spared. Engine bay: charging system overhauled/brake system overhauled/fuel system overhauled all original parts. Interior: perfect. Undercarriage: 5.13 gears, SYE, rancho shocks, core 4x4 control arms. 1 year old soft top (so basically new) as well as a hardtop now. Obviously the list goes on, but this isn't a listing. Just trying to stress how great of shape this thing is in. Oh and not a speck of rust ANYWHERE.
My dilemma: I hate driving an automatic, and this is the surprise to me. I didn't think I would miss the manual as much. This isn't a knock on the LJ, it's just that for my personal taste I miss my old manual wrangler. Not looking to debate which is better off road as that's a war not worth fighting, I'm simply stating my personal taste.
My thoughts: I've lightly looked into switching the LJ to manual, but that just seems to be a disservice to the vehicle (and dumb expensive). If this thing was a manual already, I would be buried in it. But as-is, I find myself looking at manuals with envy. This LJ is worth far more than a normal TJ, it's far more rare, and I know it inside and out and have it in absolutely perfect shape. We all know how much work it takes getting all the little things done, so having a rig finally all gone through counts for something.
So am I nuts for thinking about selling it?? Would it be foolish to let something like this go? If it's a gem and it would be absolutely insane to let her go, I'd appreciate that feedback.
Appreciate any of yalls insight.
(and no - I can't just buy another TJ and keep the LJ. Don't have the garage or wallet space for that)
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I would manual swap it.
Just another meeting of the Wiz fan club.
I would definitely swap the manual in if I were you… you seem to love the lj you have now, as you should, but you wish it were manual, make that happen.