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On Its Way Out? Is The Manual Transmission Finally Saying Goodbye?
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I don't think most manual enthusiasts would look down on a damn Bentley just because it doesn't come in stick.
Most people who drive manual would agree, if given the option, they'd choose manual over automatic. At least for me, I don't care that advanced automatic transmissions can shift faster than a human, that's not the point.. it's the relationship between the driver and car, and having that power and control is the preference.
If people don't want to drive or learn manual, that's their preference and I won't judge... but it doesn't make sense to me if someone buys a sports car, then gets it in automatic, that feels like you're cheating yourself from a more enjoyable experience. Also, if I'm choosing between lower end cars, a Civic or something along those lines, I'd for sure pick a manual to make it more entertaining. A manual makes even boring and dull cars more interesting and fun. And when people justify it with tiptronic or the fake manual with their automatic, I laugh when they compare it to a real manual car, that's not the same.
In my experience, majority of people who drive automatic don't know how to drive manual. They're not making a conscious decision to choose automatic over manual, they just never wanted to learn. So when they say "automatic > stick", they don't even know how to drive stick so how can they really know
Most people who drive manual would agree, if given the option, they'd choose manual over automatic. At least for me, I don't care that advanced automatic transmissions can shift faster than a human, that's not the point.. it's the relationship between the driver and car, and having that power and control is the preference.
If people don't want to drive or learn manual, that's their preference and I won't judge... but it doesn't make sense to me if someone buys a sports car, then gets it in automatic, that feels like you're cheating yourself from a more enjoyable experience. Also, if I'm choosing between lower end cars, a Civic or something along those lines, I'd for sure pick a manual to make it more entertaining. A manual makes even boring and dull cars more interesting and fun. And when people justify it with tiptronic or the fake manual with their automatic, I laugh when they compare it to a real manual car, that's not the same.
In my experience, majority of people who drive automatic don't know how to drive manual. They're not making a conscious decision to choose automatic over manual, they just never wanted to learn. So when they say "automatic > stick", they don't even know how to drive stick so how can they really know
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I don't think most manual enthusiasts would look down on a damn Bentley just because it doesn't come in stick.
Most people who drive manual would agree, if given the option, they'd choose manual over automatic. At least for me, I don't care that advanced automatic transmissions can shift faster than a human, that's not the point.. it's the relationship between the driver and car, and having that power and control is the preference.
If people don't want to drive or learn manual, that's their preference and I won't judge... but it doesn't make sense to me if someone buys a sports car, then gets it in automatic, that feels like you're cheating yourself from a more enjoyable experience. Also, if I'm choosing between lower end cars, a Civic or something along those lines, I'd for sure pick a manual to make it more entertaining. A manual makes even boring and dull cars more interesting and fun. And when people justify it with tiptronic or the fake manual with their automatic, I laugh when they compare it to a real manual car, that's not the same.
In my experience, majority of people who drive automatic don't know how to drive manual. They're not making a conscious decision to choose automatic over manual, they just never wanted to learn. So when they say "automatic > stick", they don't even know how to drive stick so how can they really know
Most people who drive manual would agree, if given the option, they'd choose manual over automatic. At least for me, I don't care that advanced automatic transmissions can shift faster than a human, that's not the point.. it's the relationship between the driver and car, and having that power and control is the preference.
If people don't want to drive or learn manual, that's their preference and I won't judge... but it doesn't make sense to me if someone buys a sports car, then gets it in automatic, that feels like you're cheating yourself from a more enjoyable experience. Also, if I'm choosing between lower end cars, a Civic or something along those lines, I'd for sure pick a manual to make it more entertaining. A manual makes even boring and dull cars more interesting and fun. And when people justify it with tiptronic or the fake manual with their automatic, I laugh when they compare it to a real manual car, that's not the same.
In my experience, majority of people who drive automatic don't know how to drive manual. They're not making a conscious decision to choose automatic over manual, they just never wanted to learn. So when they say "automatic > stick", they don't even know how to drive stick so how can they really know
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Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets
Originally Posted by Mr718
Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
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I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
6MT STAND UP!
Shut up.
I live in the city so MT isn't realistic for me. My car has a "Manumatic" transmission and that's good enough. Sometimes I wanna be Speed Racer and sometimes I just wanna relax and cruise. Best of both worlds.
That tiptronic trash is nothing like a manual and its def. not the best of both worlds.
You just sound like a lame with your free hand comment.
Anywhos, its not about what shifts quicker, manual is just alot more fun to drive than automatic.
Drivin while feelin on tig-ol-bitties or gettin dome >>>>>>>>> manual.
@10 Piece: Dont you drive this?
I dont think your soccer-mom-death-trap-on-wheels comes in a manual option
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Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets
Originally Posted by Mr718
Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
6MT STAND UP!
Shut up.
I live in the city so MT isn't realistic for me. My car has a "Manumatic" transmission and that's good enough. Sometimes I wanna be Speed Racer and sometimes I just wanna relax and cruise. Best of both worlds.
That tiptronic trash is nothing like a manual and its def. not the best of both worlds.
You just sound like a lame with your free hand comment.
Anywhos, its not about what shifts quicker, manual is just alot more fun to drive than automatic.
Drivin while feelin on tig-ol-bitties or gettin dome >>>>>>>>> manual.
@10 Piece: Dont you drive this?
I dont think your soccer-mom-death-trap-on-wheels comes in a manual option
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dude said "manumatic" though
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dude said "manumatic" though
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Originally Posted by MOchi
dude said "manumatic" though
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=manumatic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manumatic
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Originally Posted by MOchi
dude said "manumatic" though
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=manumatic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manumatic
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I'm more in tune with my food when I use this.
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I'm more in tune with my food when I use this.
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I will have to agree.
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I will have to agree.
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6mt ftw always and forever
Owned two e46 ms one 6mt and one smg
Smg just doesn't compare
E92 in a 6mt and e36 in 5mt
Manual is for true driving enthusiast
Owned two e46 ms one 6mt and one smg
Smg just doesn't compare
E92 in a 6mt and e36 in 5mt
Manual is for true driving enthusiast
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6mt ftw always and forever
Owned two e46 ms one 6mt and one smg
Smg just doesn't compare
E92 in a 6mt and e36 in 5mt
Manual is for true driving enthusiast
Owned two e46 ms one 6mt and one smg
Smg just doesn't compare
E92 in a 6mt and e36 in 5mt
Manual is for true driving enthusiast
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I love driving manual.
I live in NYC and commute back and forth from LI daily. I never once thought about going automatic.
I live in NYC and commute back and forth from LI daily. I never once thought about going automatic.
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I love driving manual.
I live in NYC and commute back and forth from LI daily. I never once thought about going automatic.
I live in NYC and commute back and forth from LI daily. I never once thought about going automatic.
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it's good to know how to drive a manual but i'd always prefer the auto > manual.
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it's good to know how to drive a manual but i'd always prefer the auto > manual.
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Speak for yourself.
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Speak for yourself.
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THIS
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I wouldn't see myself driving a manual any time in the future, but I don't think it makes myself any less of a man for not doing it.
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I wouldn't see myself driving a manual any time in the future, but I don't think it makes myself any less of a man for not doing it.
