Yep, they're still available. But, not as commonly found at dealerships as the 5AT's. We recently bought four 2008 6-speed manuals for our SUV/4x4 driver training programs (1 Voodoo, 1 Sun Fusion, 1 Brick and 1 Black).
it basically runs in 4 hi all the time. That's the main thing I don't like about mine.
Yeah, I'm still trying to figure out why Toyota made that particular decision. To me, it would've seemed more logical for the 6MT's to be a part-time 4x4 system.
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Re: Manual 4x4 still available?
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Yeah, I'm still trying to figure out why Toyota made that particular decision.
I'm guessing it's because all Land Cruisers have been AWD since 1991, and Toyota (and the majority of their customers?) are used to it now. FWIW I really like this setup on my FJ80 and would have happily bought an MT6 FJC if I could have found one when I bought mine.
Welcome to the forums, yeah you can get them we have one 6sp here that was to be shipped out to another dealer today for a customer..ask your delaer to order one to your spec's or search for one in your area... and have it shipped in..good luck
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I just bought mine in metallic silver yesterday. I am from the baltimore area and had a tough time finding one. I finally found one at carmax in laurel (by searching their website), they have a few more that are MT, but only in brick color I think. I never knew they sold new cars or even had franchised dealerships. I got a pretty good deal on it too. Was priced below invoice, I think there isn't much of a demand for MT in this area and they want to get rid of the few they have. I love MT, have always had it in all my vehicles, better control over accel and deaccel, and more fun. Good luck on your search.
Welcome to the forum, I love my 6MT, but the only problem with it is that since it runs in 4h all time it sucks more gas than the ATs, but at least it's only a few mpg behind.
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To me, it would've seemed more logical for the 6MT's to be a part-time 4x4 system.
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