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WheelingPiazza · 08-13-2002, 06:12 AM

I am having a bitch of a time finding a Ford PS in a 6spd.

I am going to try another dealer, one that is more willing to get my business instead of being an ass.

Should I consider a Auto? those are a dime a dozen.

offroadr35 · 08-13-2002, 06:47 AM

i had a really hard time finding my 6speed too. The only advice i can give is that if you really want the 6speed keep looking. It's too big a purchase to compromise on what you want. You'll find it eventually. I'd be miserable right now if i had the auto...just don't like autos in daily drivers for whatever reason.

-Steve

Red Chevy Girl · 08-13-2002, 08:38 AM

I found a couple of them when i found mine back at the end of June, There was a white extended cab diesel up in red bluff and there where two standard cabs down south that the dealer i worked with country ford in ceres, there was also a couple of crew cabs. You might also try Gallagher Ford in Elko, NV.
If you need any numbers for those places let me know.
I for one would not go with the auto I love my 6spd and i have driven both pulling and prefer the 6spd.

WheelingPiazza · 08-13-2002, 08:43 AM

If you could give me the numbers that would be great.

I am going to try my luck at a different dealer and see what they can provide. I found two on the internet in nevada.

Hell if I have to fly to nevada and drive it home I will.

Steve

YELLER BLAZER · 08-13-2002, 10:48 AM

Hold out for the six speed if you are going to pull with it. I've pulled with both the auto sucks driving up or down anything.

The Jerk · 08-13-2002, 04:11 PM

6 speed if your buying teh truck, auto if your leasing (warrenty) jiMMy

smurfsdad · 08-13-2002, 05:25 PM

Gallagher Ford in Elko Nv 775 738-3147
Dont talk to a salesman, ask for Ward Guenin.

badassjeepguy · 08-14-2002, 02:08 AM

yeahh, it seems hard to find the 6 speed around here also, as my friend is in a search for one at this time.... i am a total manual kind of guy.... but due to past issues.... 3 major shoulder surgeries I have decided to go auto.... after having auto it aint that bad.... really

WheelingPiazza · 08-14-2002, 05:20 AM

Ward doesnt have any either.

Heres the whole story,

Walked into the dealer, they didnt have any, Did a locate, Found five, Made a decision that night, called back the next day all were sold, Did another search found one, Made the decision on the spot, Said they would get rolling, Called later that day, SOLD at hte dealer that had it, Found another one, Again same thing. Yesterday they found one in orgen but the dealer that has it wants a six speed in trade, not going to happen, found another one, which should be here today, SO I am told. This one is an XLT but there willing to put leather in it.

IF this one doesnt pan out I am going to a different dealer and ordering a new truck., IT takes 6 weeks to get here. And I can get all the options I want.

TR · 08-14-2002, 09:02 AM

If you are gonna order a truck wait for the new 6.0 powerstroke. Also the new 2003 have a ton of new options that the 2002s didnt get.

WheelingPiazza · 08-14-2002, 09:06 AM

Not a big fan of first run motors, I will get the old tired and true PS at least most of the bugs have been worked out of the motor..

I downloaded a list of Options from ford-diesel.com, I am going to search through that and go from there..

TOday is the dead line..

jp junkie · 08-14-2002, 02:13 PM

I guess I am lucky. I was able to find a used 99 PSD Super Cab 4x4 6 speed.

WheelingPiazza · 08-14-2002, 02:22 PM

I can find them used all day long, I am looking for a new one

Tankota · 08-15-2002, 01:17 PM

Sounds like quite a pain to find the six speed.

IMO,
6 speed in daily driving =
vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift

cruise along for 30 seconds till you have to stop or slow down again. Then start the vroom shift process over

This is why I didn't want a manual.

wheelinjp · 08-15-2002, 04:52 PM

Unless there is tranny failure I dont see why to even use a manual. It is an age old debate but the convenience and reliability of the auto is nice. It is a total personal prefference.

locrwln · 08-15-2002, 08:09 PM

I got the 6spd and know how you feel, even my wife loves manual trannys. Anyway have you tried Fallon Auto Mall? Thats where I got mine and they buy trucks for the farmers and ranchers, so they know how to order trucks. Also in town you only have to use first, third and sixth. That motor puts out more than enough power to only need the three gears in town.

08-13-2002, 06:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	6spd or Auto I am having a bitch of a time finding a Ford PS in a 6spd. I am going to try another dealer, one that is more willing to get my business instead of being an ass. Should I consider a Auto? those are a dime a dozen. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

08-13-2002, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red Chevy Girl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 504 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 690	I found a couple of them when i found mine back at the end of June, There was a white extended cab diesel up in red bluff and there where two standard cabs down south that the dealer i worked with country ford in ceres, there was also a couple of crew cabs. You might also try Gallagher Ford in Elko, NV. If you need any numbers for those places let me know. I for one would not go with the auto I love my 6spd and i have driven both pulling and prefer the 6spd. __________________ Kristen 85 chevy, 350, T400, d60, corp 14 -4.56 gears, locked front & rear with 44" boggers 84 Toyota 02 F250 Diesel

08-13-2002, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	If you could give me the numbers that would be great. I am going to try my luck at a different dealer and see what they can provide. I found two on the internet in nevada. Hell if I have to fly to nevada and drive it home I will. Steve __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

08-13-2002, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
YELLER BLAZER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12615 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 506	Hold out for the six speed if you are going to pull with it. I've pulled with both the auto sucks driving up or down anything. __________________ The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

08-13-2002, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Jerk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 107 Location: Pollock Pines Ca Posts: 14,135	6 speed if your buying teh truck, auto if your leasing (warrenty) jiMMy __________________ RockZombie:68FJ40 LPG350/sm420/d300/d60/d70

08-13-2002, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
offroadr35 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8843 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,838	i had a really hard time finding my 6speed too. The only advice i can give is that if you really want the 6speed keep looking. It's too big a purchase to compromise on what you want. You'll find it eventually. I'd be miserable right now if i had the auto...just don't like autos in daily drivers for whatever reason. -Steve

08-13-2002, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
smurfsdad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 324 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,005	Gallagher Ford in Elko Nv 775 738-3147 Dont talk to a salesman, ask for Ward Guenin. __________________ Family, Friends, riders and racers, its who we are.

08-14-2002, 02:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
badassjeepguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1918 Location: ironcity Posts: 5,945	yeahh, it seems hard to find the 6 speed around here also, as my friend is in a search for one at this time.... i am a total manual kind of guy.... but due to past issues.... 3 major shoulder surgeries I have decided to go auto.... after having auto it aint that bad.... really __________________ Hot Pursuit Rockcrawling #911 [SIZE="7"][COLOR="Yellow"]2006 BADLANDS MOONBUGGY FOR SALE[/COLOR][/SIZE] [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=566987[/url]

08-14-2002, 05:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	Ward doesnt have any either. Heres the whole story, Walked into the dealer, they didnt have any, Did a locate, Found five, Made a decision that night, called back the next day all were sold, Did another search found one, Made the decision on the spot, Said they would get rolling, Called later that day, SOLD at hte dealer that had it, Found another one, Again same thing. Yesterday they found one in orgen but the dealer that has it wants a six speed in trade, not going to happen, found another one, which should be here today, SO I am told. This one is an XLT but there willing to put leather in it. IF this one doesnt pan out I am going to a different dealer and ordering a new truck., IT takes 6 weeks to get here. And I can get all the options I want. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

08-14-2002, 09:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
TR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2877 Location: Gordonsville, Va Posts: 3,502	If you are gonna order a truck wait for the new 6.0 powerstroke. Also the new 2003 have a ton of new options that the 2002s didnt get. __________________ Penn State study finds that heavy drinking is 100% easier than giving a shit

08-14-2002, 09:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	Not a big fan of first run motors, I will get the old tired and true PS at least most of the bugs have been worked out of the motor.. I downloaded a list of Options from ford-diesel.com, I am going to search through that and go from there.. TOday is the dead line.. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

08-14-2002, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
jp junkie Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7921 Location: Real close to the Hammers. Posts: 1,134	I guess I am lucky. I was able to find a used 99 PSD Super Cab 4x4 6 speed. __________________ http://trailsport4x4.com

08-14-2002, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	I can find them used all day long, I am looking for a new one __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

08-15-2002, 01:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tankota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1159 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 1,861	Sounds like quite a pain to find the six speed. IMO, 6 speed in daily driving = vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift vroom shift cruise along for 30 seconds till you have to stop or slow down again. Then start the vroom shift process over This is why I didn't want a manual.

08-15-2002, 04:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
wheelinjp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2119 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,228	Unless there is tranny failure I dont see why to even use a manual. It is an age old debate but the convenience and reliability of the auto is nice. It is a total personal prefference. __________________ How many licks does it tak.... AWWW JUST SUCK IT

08-15-2002, 08:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
locrwln Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 429 Location: Reno NV USA Posts: 847	I got the 6spd and know how you feel, even my wife loves manual trannys. Anyway have you tried Fallon Auto Mall? Thats where I got mine and they buy trucks for the farmers and ranchers, so they know how to order trucks. Also in town you only have to use first, third and sixth. That motor puts out more than enough power to only need the three gears in town. __________________ 2007 2500hd max/ali with stuff. 2008 FWC Hawk 2006 Jeep LJ Rubicon

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