2012 ram sport W/manual tranny???

MvZiC MaN · Sep 11, 2012

I've been saving so I can start making payments on a NEW 2012 ram sport 4x4 but I read on a few forums that the new rams don't have the option for a manual transmission.... Is that true? If it is I don't want a new ram. I even went to the ram site to build my own and there was no option for a standard..

Please someone help me cuz this will contribute A LOT to my decision

Thanks in advance!

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RamIt22 · Sep 11, 2012

As far as I know you can only get the 6 speed with the CTD.

quietpeen · Sep 11, 2012

you might still be able to get the v6(not sure on that even) with a manual trans, but no go on a sport with a hemi

MvZiC MaN · Sep 11, 2012

That is SOOOOO Stupid IMO What the hell was Dodge thinking with!?!?!?!? im contemplating on getting something other than the new Ram now

i mean i love the trucks and think they are amazing but if i cant actually DRIVE the vehicle there is no point in getting it

quietpeen · Sep 11, 2012

honestly its not just ram......a lot of manufacturers are that way

Stangshcky12 · Sep 11, 2012

I don't believe you can get a manual transmission in any half ton pick up on the market anymore and haven't for a couple years now
Ram is the last one with a manual trans in any pickup I believe

It saves ALOT of money in production cost to only put auto's in

Russ64 · Sep 11, 2012

When I ordered my 12 Ram and started adding what I wanted on the truck they did ask if I wanted a manual or auto. So you might want to go to your local dealership and ask. Ive got the hemi 5.7 and they asked me so I dont think it would hurt to ask the question.

Ramunit · Sep 11, 2012

Russ64 said:
When I ordered my 12 Ram and started adding what I wanted on the truck they did ask if I wanted a manual or auto. So you might want to go to your local dealership and ask. Ive got the hemi 5.7 and they asked me so I dont think it would hurt to ask the question.

Regardless of what "they" asked you, no option for a manual in a 5.7 1500

Sagebrush2500 · Sep 11, 2012

Dodge is the only domestic that offers a manual and that's only in the CTD.

I saw this coming when I ordered my '97 and 80% of 1/2 tons were built with manuals. Problem is not enough people want to/know how to drive them.

TRCM · Sep 11, 2012

Sagebrush2500 said:
Dodge is the only domestic that offers a manual and that's only in the CTD.

I saw this coming when I ordered my '97 and 80% of 1/2 tons were built with manuals. Problem is not enough people want to/know how to drive them.

Plus it's a lot easier to force TM on you with an auto......

Sagebrush2500 · Sep 11, 2012

TM ????

Sorry - nott too quick on the acronyms...

GhostRam94 · Sep 11, 2012

torque managment

SmokedRam · Sep 11, 2012

After 10+ years of driving sticks, I am beyond happy with an automatic...

Not to mention, you have to take into consideration that back in the day, as early as 7 or 8 years ago, trucks were still being built with the thought they would be worked. Today, that isn't the case. Trucks today are built to be family haulers, they are to families today what the minivan and SUV was to families 10 years ago. With that, comes convienience and unfortunatley for people who prefer standard transmissions, they are for the most part, inconvienient.

Sagebrush2500 · Sep 11, 2012

GhostRam94 said:
torque managment

Oh... that makes sense... Thanks.

GhostRam94 · Sep 11, 2012

no problem!!!

Sagebrush2500 · Sep 11, 2012

SmokedRam said:
After 10+ years of driving sticks, I am beyond happy with an automatic...

Not to mention, you have to take into consideration that back in the day, as early as 7 or 8 years ago, trucks were still being built with the thought they would be worked. Today, that isn't the case. Trucks today are built to be family haulers, they are to families today what the minivan and SUV was to families 10 years ago. With that, comes convienience and unfortunatley for people who prefer standard transmissions, they are for the most part, inconvienient.

My daily drivers have had manual transmissions since 1991 and I was thrilled too when I got my 2010 Ram... for about 15 months LOL!!!

I like the connection to the vehicle through the stick shift - during the time I drove automatics (my Charger and Ram) every day, I realized the feeling of "it gets me from point A to point B."

justin443 · Sep 12, 2012

drop it into drive and click over, boom theres your manual tranny

garner · Sep 12, 2012

Yupp manual shift it

Sagebrush2500 · Sep 12, 2012

Autoshifting ain't the same.

MvZiC MaN · Sep 13, 2012

Well that is Completly stupid IMO i HATE Automatic Transmissions ive rebuilt Both and Manuals are easier to work on and they Last Longer... And with an Auto Trans you arent Driving the vehicle... the Vehicle is driving you while you steer and and control the gas..... i guess i dont want a new vehicle then ill just buy another 2nd gen with a 360 and 4X4 and just Modify that

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