4 Speed I've had bad luck with less than ~100k miles would have to repair/rebuild. The cable clutch on it is flimsy that was the thing that cost me the most owining the Base model Colt. It has ~225k miles. ~40mpg PS: OE Clutch Cable ~$100 but I learned to go to Big R or Farm Store and buy the same Diameter size Wire Rope and that ran me $4 and did the job for about 6 months
Had to change it after winter.. and again after summer.
5 Speed in the Colt GL with Hydro Clutch is nice! Easy to shift and havn't had to work on it much! ~300k miles on it and finally tearing out the engine to rebuild and might rebuild the tranny since it is out but... It aint broke so I might just leave it alone!!
~50mpg
The Colts have always been a Daily Driver and getting ready to do a face lift on the colt. When i get a little more free time. But theres my 2 cents hopefully it helps ya out.