You nailed it Brian.

Better topic would be: why do manual transmissions fail?

1. The synchros wear out
2. Some one forgets to check the fluid or change it.

The best thing about a manual transmission is that you don't have to think much about it. What a joy they are when considering the total cost of operation in a vehicle with a long life.

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