2003 Renegade (5spd/4wd) vs. 2005 Sport (Auto/4wd) - Make my mind up for me pls?

[dude1116]

I'm always a fan of a stick...

And by stick I mean manual... -_-

 

[adamkrz]

I love the manual in the Liberty but for off roading it is not as able as the auto, I'll still take the stick shift..

 

[Akedos]

If you're going to offroad the auto will be preferable. The manual is not entirely common and most offroaders dislike using them, and as stated earlier you lose towing capacity. I have a 5 speed, it's alright... feels geared for offroading honestly. 1st gear is useless for regular travel. I could use 2nd as my starting gear. It's a PITA in traffic. I also dislike that the parking brake is weak and I have to park it in reverse all the time. No park for me.