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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: truckasaurus44 on January 16, 2006, 02:09:44 PM

Title: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: truckasaurus44 on January 16, 2006, 02:09:44 PM: I'm in Northern New Jersey and have a 2000 2dr Conv. Tracker 4x4 with a 2.0L and 5spd and around 90,000 miles. Its in great shape and the only blemish is the missing emblem on the grill. My wife can't drive stick and I need to get an automatic. Everything works and the truck is solid and tight as any 5 year old truck. Also, its never been wheeled. I basicly just want something in the same condition as mine.

I hate to give up the 5spd, but its gotta go. I'm just curious if anyone has a comparable truck with an automatic that would like to work out a swap. I'm not apposed to a hard top, just needs to be a solid running 4x4 w/ 4cylinder.
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: blacknight on January 16, 2006, 02:53:25 PM: why not teach your wife to drive stick? Zuki's are amoung the easiest to learn on ;) And you get to keep it.
George
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: Maroon Monsoon on January 16, 2006, 03:33:14 PM: yea, seriously, teach her to drive stick, once she learns how she probably won't want to drive an auto ever again.
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: Bigzook on January 16, 2006, 03:43:15 PM: Taught my wife on a sami. Mow we dont even own an Auto.
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: 94track on January 16, 2006, 03:44:46 PM: Quote from: blacknight on January 16, 2006, 02:53:25 PM
Zuki's are amoung the easiest to learn on

i couldnt agree more, just hit a parking lot and let her go at it.
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: truckasaurus44 on January 16, 2006, 04:26:51 PM: You guys obviously don't know my wife. I tried teaching her stick twice while we were dating, in my sammy (when it was stock) and in a jeep I had previously. I she really doesn't get it...AT ALL. All I'd end up doing is burning up a perfectly good clutch. On top of that, she's somewhat afraid of driving after a head on collision (No, not her fault) and doesn't want any added stress while driving. So, since everyone else here loves manual transmissions...who's got an auto and wants mine? ;D
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: Maroon Monsoon on January 16, 2006, 05:24:51 PM: I can see why you are selling it, but I'd give her another chance maybe.. It took me a while to learn stick but I'm not buying anything with an auto ever. Even if she doesn't get it at all, another try couldn't hurt much.

I definately see your point and if I find anyone with something similar with an auto I will let you know
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: ack on January 16, 2006, 05:30:53 PM: Unfortunately, I think you'll only get deals like mine....

a '93 1.6 16v 4-speed automatic Sidekick JLX 4x4 4 door with 90,000 miles. Ã‚Â Rebuilt engine, rebooted CV joints, converted to manual hubs, Ã‚Â 21 MPG, runs like a top, new 205 tires, very clean Maroon (dark Red) body -- NO rust, every imaginable accessory except cruise (& that's because the aftermarket AudioVox cruise unit is broken).

Available wayyy the heck out in Kansas City, MO
Title: Re: I NEED TO SWAP MY LATE MODEL 5SPD TRACKER FOR AN AUTOMATIC!
Post by: Fredo on January 17, 2006, 05:19:34 PM: Change your girlfriend... ::)

Fredo