Manual vs Automatic Transmission

DimHalo · 09-20-2004, 02:38 PM

I am not allowed to vote. I don't currently know how to drive a manual, but I really want to learn. I was supposed to learn back in high school but my sister got rid of her manual transmission car and got an automatic.

Dark Samurai · 09-20-2004, 03:22 PM

Though I dont know both (just auto), I'd say that manual is more exciting when not in heavy traffic, thats where auto shines...

CamFu · 09-20-2004, 03:54 PM

I've owned a Manual since I've been like 17 years old, and my parents have always owned automatics... so it isn't so much that they are more fun to drive, automatics are just meant for old people. I'm probably going to buy an auto next time I get a car. Driving isn't that much fun with two kids with you. Yep, I'm getting old.

Neo · 09-20-2004, 04:11 PM

I do live in a high-traffic area, and driving an automatic leaves you free to perform other dangerous activities like talking on a cell phone. OTH, the manual gives you more control over the car and I'm sure is more fun to drive. I would be a more capable person if I could drive a manual.

Happydude · 09-20-2004, 04:29 PM

i suggest you getting an auto since you're in a high traffic area, because with manual transmition, you're not going to get over third gear and it'll break down often because of the constant shifting...but hey, do as you wish...

Canyarion · 09-20-2004, 04:43 PM

Manual saves car fuel, because you can drive more efficiently.

Autos are rare in Holland. (That's funny, because our word for 'car' IS auto

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Neo · 09-20-2004, 04:48 PM

I'm looking at an acura RSX - the auto is 160 Hp but the manual S-Type is 200 Hp. Quite a difference there.