Larger vehicles with manual transmission?

[Rope-Pusher]

Another alternative is to have whatever vehicle you like converted by a qualified shop. It will be costly but very satisfying.

I read in a Dodge Forum where some Caravans and Voyagers with V6s were converted to 5 speed manuals from the Dodge Daytona. The results were significantly improved gas mileage and a better driving experience overall. If I recall the transmission fit without any modification. Even the '85 Dodge Caravan I had with a 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual was enjoyable to drive.

I once drove an older Caravan that had a manual transmission. Wonder when they quit offering them with manuals.

1989 or so had 2.5L T/C with 5-speed MTX.
Sumpin like 1994 was the last year for Amish in North American Market.
1996-2005 or so was end of Amish in overseas markets (2.4L N.A. or 2.5L T/D)

[Krimsalt]

As much I don't like chevy, the Orlando comes in 6spd

[ClutchDisc]

As much I don't like chevy, the Orlando comes in 6spd

Chevy Orlando? I've never heard of it before. Must not sell them in the U.S.

[IMBoring25]

As much I don't like chevy, the Orlando comes in 6spd

Chevy Orlando? I've never heard of it before. Must not sell them in the U.S.

According to a review at Truth About Cars, we have a crash test regulation it couldn't meet without knee airbags, which would have made it too expensive.

[tankinbeans]

As much I don't like chevy, the Orlando comes in 6spd

Chevy Orlando? I've never heard of it before. Must not sell them in the U.S.

According to a review at Truth About Cars, we have a crash test regulation it couldn't meet without knee airbags, which would have made it too expensive.

I don't go they're as much as I used to. Reading the comments, and not having them devolve into Obama-bashing, or politics in general, got to be an exercise in futility.

[IMBoring25]

I didn't go there to find it. It was a Google result...

[tankinbeans]

I didn't go there to find it. It was a Google result...

I have to find myself a Google.

[Squint]

I didn't go there to find it. It was a Google result...

I have to find myself a Google.

Department of repetitive redundancy reporting in.

[emilyk]

How much would it cost (roughly) to add a manual to something like a Tribeca? Any ideas?

I drive an Outback now and love that car but would really love a third row of seats. At least I know I'm not (completely) alone in that!

[ClutchDisc]

Probably a lot, considering it's a newer car. You would probably be better off getting something like a Mazda 5.

[theholycow]

That sounds like it might be a more difficult project than some of the others mentioned. Also I imagine that the parts may be more expensive.

The 3.0 engine was offered with a manual transmission, according to Wikipedia, but a half-assed effort did not turn up exactly which model was offered that way.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_S ... _EZ_engine

If true, that means there is a transmission, flywheel, and clutch that will fit directly. Hopefully the donor vehicle's clutch pedal assembly, shifter assembly, and console fit too. Because it's AWD you'll need a rear differential to match the transmission. Depending on how integrated the computers in a Subaru are, it may be possible to mix-and-match modules or it may be necessary to have some custom programing done.

This thread seems to have semi-relevant information:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414678

How much would it all cost? Maybe someone else can venture a guess but I can't even ballpark it without digging in deeper. Hopefully someone here knows more about Subarus and can clear up some of the uncertainties above.

[emilyk]

We live on a steep hill that doesn't get plowed so was hoping for an AWD. Hopefully the Mazda5 with snow tires would do the trick but it's hard to know without buying it first!

[tankinbeans]

We live on a steep hill that doesn't get plowed so was hoping for an AWD. Hopefully the Mazda5 with snow tires would do the trick but it's hard to know without buying it first!

What about its cousin, the CX-5? Is that not the size you're looking for? I think it can be had with AWD.

[IMBoring25]

5-passenger does not meet mission requirements.

[tankinbeans]

5-passenger does not meet mission requirements.

Never mind then. I had a brain fart.