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L.A. Chieffan · 10-22-2012, 09:38 AM

Stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on 405. Auto wins everytime

**HemiEd** · 10-22-2012, 09:46 AM

I like them both, and have both.

I think it depends on the driving you plan on doing. Not sure I would really want a stick for everyday driving in traffic anymore, but used to love it. Driving a stick becomes muscle memory and automatic after a while.

When I ordered the Challenger, I ordered it with the 5 speed automatic so Mrs. HemiEd could drive it, as she refuses to learn how to drive a stick.

Well the Challenger is 50 months old now, and she still hasn't driven it, and says she won't until I get the first dent, so I should have gotten the stick.

Our 4wd Dodge Ram has a 5 speed stick and it is a lot of fun. I honestly don't think an automatic would handle backing the boat up the hill into the garage like the stick does. Forward yes, but not backing up. Low lock rocks!

I think it is funny when you take it to a car wash or a valet, and they have to go get the guy that knows how to drive something with three pedals.

**Rausch** · 10-22-2012, 09:48 AM

Manual.

Never owned an automatic...

**1ChiefsDan** · 10-22-2012, 09:50 AM

Depends on the car. Some cars should never be produced with an automatic transmission.

Silock · 10-22-2012, 09:54 AM

Even today, manuals tend to be faster than their equivalent automatic counterparts. Manual is more fun, but automatic is better in 99% of daily driving situations.

lazepoo · 10-22-2012, 09:56 AM

I prefer a manual transmission myself. Driving through inclement weather, I feel that I have more complete control over the vehicle than with an AT. Also, from a practical standpoint, I think a MT is cheaper to maintain than an automatic and less prone to breakage. Another plus for me is that I feel I could probably fix a problem with my MT myself, but an AT, probably not.
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Radar Chief · 10-22-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lazepoo

I prefer a manual transmission myself. Driving through inclement weather, I feel that I have more complete control over the vehicle than with an AT. Also, from a practical standpoint, I think a MT is cheaper to maintain than an automatic and less prone to breakage. Another plus for me is that I feel I could probably fix a problem with my MT myself, but an AT, probably not.
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I’m just a shade tree wrench but I’ve been through a few manual transmissions now, once you learn the basic operation of one they’re actually pretty simple beasts. Still wouldn’t touch an automatic though. There’s some voodoo going on inside of one and I’d just prefer to take it to someone that knows what they’re doing.

lazepoo · 10-22-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I’m just a shade tree wrench but I’ve been through a few manual transmissions now, once you learn the basic operation of one they’re actually pretty simple beasts. Still wouldn’t touch an automatic though. There’s some voodoo going on inside of one and I’d just prefer to take it to someone that knows what they’re doing.

I'm in the same boat. There's scary things happening inside an automatic. I would end up becoming a cautionary tale about why you always bring your transmission problems to a professional if I tried to fix one myself.
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whoman69 · 10-22-2012, 10:27 AM

Its not just the sports enthusiasts that prefer manual transmissions. Sticks are more efficient and save gas money as well in most instances. Having an automatic transmission also adds to the sticker price.

Brock · 10-22-2012, 09:59 AM

In a Vette or something like that, stick all the way. In your commuter box, who wants to mess with a clutch.

Deberg_1990 · 10-22-2012, 10:01 AM

I havent driven a stick in years, but i remember it being alot of fun.

It just wouldnt work for me today, (wife) and the stop and go traffic i drive in nearly everyday to and from work.

**Buck** · 10-22-2012, 10:10 AM

Give me manual or give me death.

saphojunkie · 10-22-2012, 10:24 AM

Real Men don't need to give their car a handjob to feel like real men.

Paddle shift FTW.

**alnorth** · 10-22-2012, 10:38 AM

The author is simply dead-ass wrong.

If someone doesn't really care about "having fun" or feeling like they are in control and driving the car, thats fine. I have nothing against automatics and if you have a brutal stop and go commute and don't want to clutch for an hour, I can see reluctantly giving up the manual.

But thats not the author's point, he is saying there's no difference in fun, control, or efficiency between the two. Bullcrap. If you don't have a brutal stop and go commute and if you aren't a lazy person who cant be bothered with doing much while driving, then drive a stick. Its cheaper on the lot, saves money on gas, and is more fun to drive.

2bikemike · 10-22-2012, 10:41 AM

I just spent a few weeks in Ireland and England where I rented a car in each place. They charged almost double for an Auto Transmission car. So I got manual transmission cars. They were both Diesels one a Vauxhall Astra and the other a BMW 1 series. Both were fun to drive and got great gas mileage up around 50 MPG.

I have to admit my stress levels were a bit elevated driving on the wrong side of the road shifting gears with my left hand all the while trying to figure out their road signs not knowing where the hell I was going.

At home I have an FJ Cruiser with a 6MT I got for the fun factor. This is my first offroad vehicle and I never thought I would be out rock crawling in it. Had I known I would have got an Auto.

10-22-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $3978654	Stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on 405. Auto wins everytime
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10-22-2012, 09:46 AM	#2
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3070564	I like them both, and have both. I think it depends on the driving you plan on doing. Not sure I would really want a stick for everyday driving in traffic anymore, but used to love it. Driving a stick becomes muscle memory and automatic after a while. When I ordered the Challenger, I ordered it with the 5 speed automatic so Mrs. HemiEd could drive it, as she refuses to learn how to drive a stick. Well the Challenger is 50 months old now, and she still hasn't driven it, and says she won't until I get the first dent, so I should have gotten the stick. Our 4wd Dodge Ram has a 5 speed stick and it is a lot of fun. I honestly don't think an automatic would handle backing the boat up the hill into the garage like the stick does. Forward yes, but not backing up. Low lock rocks! I think it is funny when you take it to a car wash or a valet, and they have to go get the guy that knows how to drive something with three pedals.
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10-22-2012, 09:50 AM	#4
1ChiefsDan Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Casino cash: $10006847	Depends on the car. Some cars should never be produced with an automatic transmission.
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10-22-2012, 09:54 AM	#5
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10-22-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
lazepoo Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mpls Casino cash: $10005004	I prefer a manual transmission myself. Driving through inclement weather, I feel that I have more complete control over the vehicle than with an AT. Also, from a practical standpoint, I think a MT is cheaper to maintain than an automatic and less prone to breakage. Another plus for me is that I feel I could probably fix a problem with my MT myself, but an AT, probably not. Posted via Mobile Device
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Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	In a Vette or something like that, stick all the way. In your commuter box, who wants to mess with a clutch.
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3804454	I havent driven a stick in years, but i remember it being alot of fun. It just wouldnt work for me today, (wife) and the stop and go traffic i drive in nearly everyday to and from work. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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10-22-2012, 10:10 AM	#12
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10-22-2012, 10:24 AM	#13
saphojunkie MVP Join Date: Aug 2011 Casino cash: $4566550	Real Men don't need to give their car a handjob to feel like real men. Paddle shift FTW.
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10-22-2012, 10:38 AM	#14
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57166239	The author is simply dead-ass wrong. If someone doesn't really care about "having fun" or feeling like they are in control and driving the car, thats fine. I have nothing against automatics and if you have a brutal stop and go commute and don't want to clutch for an hour, I can see reluctantly giving up the manual. But thats not the author's point, he is saying there's no difference in fun, control, or efficiency between the two. Bullcrap. If you don't have a brutal stop and go commute and if you aren't a lazy person who cant be bothered with doing much while driving, then drive a stick. Its cheaper on the lot, saves money on gas, and is more fun to drive. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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10-22-2012, 10:41 AM	#15
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA Casino cash: $2255377	I just spent a few weeks in Ireland and England where I rented a car in each place. They charged almost double for an Auto Transmission car. So I got manual transmission cars. They were both Diesels one a Vauxhall Astra and the other a BMW 1 series. Both were fun to drive and got great gas mileage up around 50 MPG. I have to admit my stress levels were a bit elevated driving on the wrong side of the road shifting gears with my left hand all the while trying to figure out their road signs not knowing where the hell I was going. At home I have an FJ Cruiser with a 6MT I got for the fun factor. This is my first offroad vehicle and I never thought I would be out rock crawling in it. Had I known I would have got an Auto.
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