Started out with a 1/2 ton (F100 at the time) Ford p/u w/ "Three on the Tree". Have owned several "sticks" over the years. Last I bought was an '06 Dodge 3500 4 door, dually w/ 6spd and Cummins diesel. Was a huge waste of dollars. '06s were crap. Sold it and kept my '01 Dodge 3500 dually! THAT..is one tough s.o.b.! 403 actual miles. Still on original clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing! Six speed that shifts smooth as butter. Also still have a '95 Dodge 2500 w/360 cid and 5 spd.
I'm 72 and have no intention of swapping, trading or selling either manual tranny!
Wife drives an '03 Dodge 2500 single cab with auto trans, but even she prefers the manual trans. Both kids grew up driving manuals.
