I presently drive a 2001 F250 SD 4x4 w 5 sp. manual, gas v8.

I'm thinking of buying a new similar pickup, so stopped at the Ford dealer.

I dealt with 2 different people, and they both said that the only tranny available was a 6 speed auto. No manual shift available. Not happy news.

Are any of the new full size pickups, any brand, gas powered, available with stick shift?

They also told me that if you want to "order" a new 2015 model of the Ford F250, your order must be submitted by no later than mid April 2015. I wonder if that's true?

Thanks, folks.....

Lee