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Member since 2002 • 42748 Posts

I currently drive an automatic because...well, because the car I found cheap was an automatic. I started off driving standard and enjoy it a lot more. Though I will say, when you're feeling lazy and just commuting, it's nice not having to futz around with that stuff. It's only when you simply want to drive that an automatic feels inadequate and lifeless.

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#103 hartsickdiscipl

Member since 2003 • 14787 Posts

I drive an automatic, though I recently learned to drive manual. It's definitely more fun, cheaper, and cost-effective. When I buy another car one day, I'll definitely look into manual. Though I don't understand how some people act like it's the absolute only way to drive.dreDREb13

I know what you mean about people bashing automatics and acting like manuals are the only way to go. I would want an automatic in a basic family sedan or a pickup truck. For me, manuals are by far the better option in sporty cars. I can see why they make an automatic version of the Corvette, Nissan Z, and other sports cars.. but I really think that those should be reserved for people with disabilities that keep them from driving a stick. People are really missing out on a big part of the experience by driving an automatic sports car.

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#104 deactivated-5d0e4d67d0988

Member since 2008 • 5396 Posts

Manual.

13 years ago

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#105 topsemag55

Member since 2007 • 19063 Posts

Auto. Never had a chance to learn stick. I would have loved to, though.JustPlainLucas

This is the ultimate in stick, a pic of the shift pattern for an 18-speed RoadRanger transmission.:P

13 years ago

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Member since 2006 • 12901 Posts

If you cant grasp how to drive a Manual or find it to hard in my opinion you shouldnt be behind the wheel of a car.

13 years ago

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#107 Jaguar_Shade

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Manual. But it is annoying when stuck in grid lock. First gear has revs too high for grid lock, and in second gear the revs are too low for the snail like pace of traffic.

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#108 Dogswithguns

Member since 2007 • 11359 Posts

Stick Shift.. and I live in US.

13 years ago

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Member since 2004 • 14617 Posts

Here in the UK, you always learn to drive in a manual car. Automatics are generally perceived to be used Stateside and by those here in the UK with some cash to splash. :P

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#110 the_ChEeSe_mAn2

Member since 2003 • 8463 Posts

I only had access to automatic when I was learning from a driving school and my dad, so automatic here.

13 years ago

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Member since 2005 • 3692 Posts

Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.

13 years ago

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#112 Dark__Link

Member since 2003 • 32653 Posts

Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Asim90

Most of us don't have a choice. Only 5% of new cars sold in the US are manual. Granted, that's just the industry responding to customer preference, but if someone really wants to drive manual here, they may not get the chance. I lucked out because I bought a sports car... the last haven for manuals here in the US (though with the influx of twin-clutch gearboxes, that won't last long).

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Member since 2008 • 46465 Posts

Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Asim90

I'm so sick of this mindset that autos are for amateurs or people that don't know how to drive, etc. Most people in the US drive autos because they aren't driving a ferarri, commuting with a manual is not fun (at all) and autos are so good now in today's cars, there is very little difference in performance unless you're a professional driver.

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Member since 2008 • 46465 Posts

[QUOTE="Asim90"]
Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Dark__Link

Most of us don't have a choice. Only 5% of new cars sold in the US are manual. Granted, that's just the industry responding to customer preference, but if someone really wants to drive manual here, they may not get the chance. I lucked out because I bought a sports car... the last haven for manuals here in the US (though with the influx of twin-clutch gearboxes, that won't last long).

You can still get manuals in a lot of cars, they are just paddle or clutchless now.

13 years ago

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#115 killerfist

Member since 2005 • 20155 Posts

Manual. And your friend is right. Most people drive manuals here. In my country you're not even allowed to drive manuals if you passed your driving exam only for automatic.

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#116 Dark__Link

Member since 2003 • 32653 Posts

[QUOTE="Asim90"]
Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Pirate700

I'm so sick of this mindset that autos are for amateurs or people that don't know how to drive, etc. Most people in the US drive autos because they aren't driving a ferarri, commuting with a manual is not fun (at all) and autos are so good now in today's cars, there is very little difference in performance unless you're a professional driver.

I thought the same thing... but after driving a manual for a few months, I finally drove my other car (an automatic), and it honestly felt like I was on some automated theme park tour ride, just there for the sights.

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Member since 2008 • 46465 Posts

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]
[QUOTE="Asim90"]
Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Dark__Link

I'm so sick of this mindset that autos are for amateurs or people that don't know how to drive, etc. Most people in the US drive autos because they aren't driving a ferarri, commuting with a manual is not fun (at all) and autos are so good now in today's cars, there is very little difference in performance unless you're a professional driver.

I thought the same thing... but after driving a manual for a few months, I finally drove my other car (an automatic), and it honestly felt like I was on some automated theme park tour ride, just there for the sights.

There's no doubt there's more to driving a manual. Most don't see that as a good thing though. I'm a huge auto nut, but when I get into my truck, I just want to put it in drive and go.

13 years ago

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#118 Dark__Link

Member since 2003 • 32653 Posts

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"][QUOTE="Asim90"]
Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Pirate700

Most of us don't have a choice. Only 5% of new cars sold in the US are manual. Granted, that's just the industry responding to customer preference, but if someone really wants to drive manual here, they may not get the chance. I lucked out because I bought a sports car... the last haven for manuals here in the US (though with the influx of twin-clutch gearboxes, that won't last long).

You can still get manuals in a lot of cars, they are just paddle or clutchless now.

But those aren't true manuals. I don't really mind twin-clutch transmissions, since mechanically they're manual (just automated). But the shiftable automatics (the ones that have torque converters) are just stupid.

13 years ago

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#119 MissLibrarian

Member since 2008 • 9589 Posts

Manual. I've never driven an automatic.

13 years ago

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Member since 2005 • 3692 Posts

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]
[QUOTE="Asim90"]
Wow at all the automatic drivers! I had no idea most Americans drive automatic. I drive manual like the vast majority of Europeans. Its defintely the best way to drive a car, automatic is for amateurs. No offence but any car enthusiast will know that manual is the way to go.
Dark__Link

I'm so sick of this mindset that autos are for amateurs or people that don't know how to drive, etc. Most people in the US drive autos because they aren't driving a ferarri, commuting with a manual is not fun (at all) and autos are so good now in today's cars, there is very little difference in performance unless you're a professional driver.

I thought the same thing... but after driving a manual for a few months, I finally drove my other car (an automatic), and it honestly felt like I was on some automated theme park tour ride, just there for the sights.

Precisely.

13 years ago

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Member since 2005 • 3692 Posts

There's no doubt there's more to driving a manual. Most don't see that as a good thing though.
Pirate700

You mean most Americans?

13 years ago

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#122 22Toothpicks

Member since 2005 • 12546 Posts

I've only ever owned manuals except for my F-250 but I don't use that all too often.

13 years ago

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]
There's no doubt there's more to driving a manual. Most don't see that as a good thing though.
Asim90

You mean most Americans?

Yes as I said in my other thread...

13 years ago

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Member since 2006 • 27204 Posts

Too much work with having that stick to play around with, I just want some ketchup for my sammich, not play some racing game.

13 years ago

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