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#1 ·
I am thinking of getting a Patriot and I just wanted to get an idea of what the 5 speeds are like. I don't think I am going to get a chance to test drive a manual transmission in my area. All the 2010s leftover are automatics...

I don't like the things I've read about the CVT Transmissions - which is fine with me, since I was planning on getting a 5 speed anyway...

Does anyone know if if you can get a manual transmission with all the options? My dealer told me that the 5 speeds came with manual windows (not automatic windows), but I've seen 5 speeds with power windows on here...not sure why he would say that if it wasn't the case. Maybe he was getting the Patrio confused with another model...?
 
#31 ·
Man all these 'problems' I keep reading about have me sh***ing my pants.

I have a 5 speed as well (2008 with 74,000km's). It is what I wanted. Being my other option was a CVT just solidified my decision.

Love it. It is not the smoothest shifting vehicle I have ever had, but it shifts cleanly. I agree that it can be a bit sensitive from a dead stop, but otherwise it is great. I feel the basic interior, slightly choppy, but compliant ride the feel of the gears and engine really make it feel like a true Jeep.
 
#39 ·
Don't sweat. these things are pretty reliable overall.

I'm thinking our Patriot 5-spd shifts as smooth as butter. Clutch chatters in reverse on a hill but how often do I do that? My first car chattered no matter what -- after driving that everything else was a cinch.

Sensitive from a stop? Well, I usually start in 2nd unless I'm on a hill. 1st is just too low to be practical.
 
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#33 ·
I drove both before ordering, and chose the 5 MT. But, I wonder if the CVT with additional ratios would have been better for me. There is a bigger gap between 4th and 5th than I like in the Texas Hill Country.

In 2008, the lifetime powertrain warranty covered the CVT but not the clutch on the 5 MT.

Try to drive both.
 
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#35 ·
I don't own a Jeep yet, but for the last month I've been going out and test driving them almost every night. I'm having a very, very hard time finding a Patriot with a manual tranny and 4x4, there's only a few in a 250km radius around me and none in the colour I like. Seems there are a lot more manuals with 4x2 out there though.

That being said, I've had lots of opportunity to try both the CVT transmission and I've driven several with a manual. The CVT lacks power, it just felt weak. Mind you I've been driving a mustang for years so I'm used to some balls but I don't get the same wimpy feeling out of the same engine that has a stick. So there's no way I'm giving up and going with a CVT after all this searching.'

If I had the cash I'd build one new, but that's more than I'm willing to spend on a car. It saddens me that the Liberty doesn't even come with a manual option anymore. For one that's truly meant to off road it stuns me that they'd stop offering it. The same can be said about most SUVs and Crossovers, I had considered a Honda CR-V as well but they only come with this bizarre center mounted auto transmission -- no thanks! If this trend continues, I may find myself having to get an automatic somewhere down the road :(
 
#38 ·
java4jay said:
2014 2.4L Sport, FWD 5 Speed Manual, 24K Minnesota miles. RPM momentary climbs when off gas to shift (throttle lag) biggest complaint for me.
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Nice to see someone else in snow country who isn't afraid to own a FWD Patriot. :smiley_thumbs_up:

Didn't quite understand your problem. How do climbing RPMs lead to throttle lag? I'd think the opposite -- you'd be mashing gears. Please explain.
 
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#40 ·
I'll hit 200,000 miles before my next oil change. These things are awesome in the snow, great mileage for a 4wd and the engines are very sound. I plan on getting at least another 100k out of mine. I will say that I'm on my third manual transmission though. They simply aren't as sturdy and manuals of the past.
I'd recommend purchases the added care plus lifetime warranty to anyone. The cost of the warranty is nil compared to any major repair and as long as you keep up with your maintenance you'll never have to worry about repairs. They've paid for both of my transmission replacements with no problem.
 
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