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Getta Rookie Author Regina Posts:8 Points:260 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 4:51:24 PM Ignore Getta Report Abuse I could never have the coordination to ever drive a standard, I would rather walk and I dont do that very well.

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Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 4:51:24 PM

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I could never have the coordination to ever drive a standard, I would rather walk and I dont do that very well.

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jpflyer Champion Author Austin Posts:2,008 Points:515,950 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2006 5:59:05 PM Ignore jpflyer Report Abuse ok
MiJeff Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:5,713 Points:1,287,495 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 2:23:44 PM Ignore MiJeff Report Abuse have had several manual transmissions but have gone back to an automatic...soooooo much nicer
Coach2000 All-Star Author Denver Posts:549 Points:71,985 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 12:17:08 PM Ignore Coach2000 Report Abuse I was taught on a manual. I had driven one for 13 years, and then I bought an automatic. I have to say I found driving to be more mundane, and a lot less exciting. I felt like I needed more to do. So I sold the auto and bought another manual. [Edited by: Coach2000 at 11/22/2006 12:17:36 PM EST]
Tonester1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,565 Points:1,164,545 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 10:57:51 AM Ignore Tonester1 Report Abuse I guess a manual tranny is not for everyone, my wife included.
pastempty Champion Author Texas Posts:11,600 Points:1,267,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 9:42:59 AM Ignore pastempty Report Abuse Auto is easier.
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,185 Points:1,979,450 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 8:42:40 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse I can drive both. I have a six speed auto. You would have to pay me big bucks to go back to a manual.
RacerZ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,489 Points:1,012,250 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2006 8:32:30 AM Ignore RacerZ Report Abuse MT is the way to go.
sluggopyle Champion Author North Carolina Posts:12,671 Points:906,665 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 9:35:56 PM Ignore sluggopyle Report Abuse >>just like the crank, the manual transmission will eventually go away altogether.<< -- dream on, Beemer! After half a century manual transmissions still thrive. Why? People want them- for all the reasons already listed. The crank didn't offer too much over the electric starter. No comparison.
Lum Champion Author Ontario Posts:13,878 Points:2,049,310 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 1:31:08 PM Ignore Lum Report Abuse Automatic
kayess23 Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,656 Points:997,330 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 1:27:26 PM Ignore kayess23 Report Abuse automatic
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:9,652 Points:1,938,195 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 1:21:40 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse I still prefer manuals for smaller cars, but have autos now.
1968Datsun Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,942 Points:1,446,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 12:47:18 PM Ignore 1968Datsun Report Abuse I prefer a manual for smaller vehicles and a automatic for my truck.
ranger2k All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:644 Points:75,510 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 12:09:36 PM Ignore ranger2k Report Abuse You have more control of your vehicle with a manual, as for rolling backwards on a hill, the brake pedal works very well. The same pedal you use with an auto on a hill. I have drove strickly manuals for the last 21 years and have no intention on changing. [Edited by: ranger2k at 11/21/2006 12:09:57 PM EST]
beemerguy Champion Author Kansas City Posts:17,815 Points:1,553,190 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 10:30:34 AM Ignore beemerguy Report Abuse When I first started driving the overwhelming majority of vehicles were three speed manual transmissions with the shifter on the column and no, most didn't even have synchronized shifting at the time. Automatic transmissions were rare to see and usually only available on the high end vehicles. Today the overwhelming majority of vehicles are automatic and is virtually considered the "standard"...just like the crank, the manual transmission will eventually go away altogether.
jzarko Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,004 Points:1,169,060 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 10:27:34 AM Ignore jzarko Report Abuse Drove a standard for too many years and now just automatics.
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,771 Points:1,549,905 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 10:12:29 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse When I was younger I loved grinding thru the gears. Now I'd rather just relax and drive
dragonz All-Star Author New York Posts:605 Points:32,945 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 9:06:47 AM Ignore dragonz Report Abuse i would like to drive a manual but i don't want to mess up my someones engine especially if i know them. but automatic is fine for the time being.
copperhead8 Champion Author Boston Posts:9,167 Points:1,646,015 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 7:51:12 AM Ignore copperhead8 Report Abuse I drive an automatic
racer3 Champion Author New York Posts:7,294 Points:1,477,300 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 5:10:07 AM Ignore racer3 Report Abuse oh well
morsecode Champion Author Hamilton Posts:3,430 Points:354,765 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 4:46:58 AM Ignore morsecode Report Abuse Standard only, better fuel mileage.
meteorologist Champion Author Knoxville Posts:4,827 Points:1,254,535 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2006 4:41:32 AM Ignore meteorologist Report Abuse I'd gladly drive a manual again though both of my present vehicles are automatics.
sluggopyle Champion Author North Carolina Posts:12,671 Points:906,665 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 7:34:04 PM Ignore sluggopyle Report Abuse "automatics last longer"? Don't think so. Far more parts, weight etc needs more maintenance and replacement. I'm well over 100k on my clutch, heard from several on the GB boards who are well over 200 on their sticks. There are exceptions but generally manual transmissions, including the clutch, require less maintenance over time, last longer, are lighter, and use less gas every day. And when maintenance does come it's cheaper on a stick. (btw the 2nd person singular is "you") ;-) [Edited by: sluggopyle at 11/20/2006 7:35:12 PM EST]
Yarisman All-Star Author New York Posts:872 Points:170,020 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 5:24:47 PM Ignore Yarisman Report Abuse Like getting to Carnegie Hall it just takes practice, practice, practice.
scootdawg Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,500 Points:1,417,080 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 11:17:01 AM Ignore scootdawg Report Abuse Just takes practice
zeljko All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:786 Points:426,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 6:49:04 AM Ignore zeljko Report Abuse you get used to it before you know
cincindie Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,784 Points:1,936,545 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 6:28:29 AM Ignore cincindie Report Abuse The coorrdination will come if you practice on a manual for a couple of weeks. As to rolling backwards, you wouldn't have accidents if drivers behind a manual insisted on leaving less than a foot of space between the two vehicles, especially on steep hills.
aerostar_v8 Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,803 Points:173,110 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 1:21:21 AM Ignore aerostar_v8 Report Abuse automatic lasts longer, with manual u have to change the clutch every so often .. plus u wont have as many idiots in traffic rolling backwards causing accidents cause they cant drive standard.
morsecode Champion Author Hamilton Posts:3,430 Points:354,765 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2006 4:25:58 AM Ignore morsecode Report Abuse I drive both standard and auto: prefer standard and better fuel economy
sluggopyle Champion Author North Carolina Posts:12,671 Points:906,665 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2006 1:37:21 AM Ignore sluggopyle Report Abuse O K... -is there a question?
Nitecrew Champion Author Fresno Posts:8,786 Points:2,079,790 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2006 12:21:13 AM Ignore Nitecrew Report Abuse I would have a auto if I drove in bumper to bumper traffic
copperhead8 Champion Author Boston Posts:9,167 Points:1,646,015 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2006 12:08:09 AM Ignore copperhead8 Report Abuse automatic
jklost Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,835 Points:514,650 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2006 11:04:42 PM Ignore jklost Report Abuse I like an auto but have no problems with the manual. When I first learned to drive there was a huge difference in mileage but that has definitely closed. Having driven a very old army ambulance I learned the clutch and gear shift were just a few more things that could create problems at a bad time.
DallasFan1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,825 Points:1,520,210 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 9:39:28 PM Ignore DallasFan1 Report Abuse Auto
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:9,652 Points:1,938,195 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:44:17 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse it's not as hard as you think & becomes second nature after a couple weeks, however if you don't have the inclination then don't do it. I've seen some pretty bad std drivers out there in heavy traffic & don't need more in an area like Toronto.
Dinogam Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,989 Points:1,027,040 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:10:44 AM Ignore Dinogam Report Abuse Under most conditions I prefer a manual; but in stop and go traffic I sometimes miss an automatic. How smooth and precise a given manual tranny is can make a big difference too.
ncclyde Champion Author Charlotte Posts:8,665 Points:1,291,675 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 8:22:26 AM Ignore ncclyde Report Abuse While it does take a little coordination to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, it sounds like you shouldn't be driving at all, especially if you have trouble walking, handicaps excepted. Just like riding a bike, once you know how to do it, it's almost second nature.
ekelly7 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:15,180 Points:2,924,375 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 8:18:26 AM Ignore ekelly7 Report Abuse some people just should not drive
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:10,435 Points:2,193,410 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 7:53:51 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse I can drive both. My wife only an automatic.
tlfh46 Champion Author Indiana Posts:8,778 Points:1,972,670 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 6:52:31 AM Ignore tlfh46 Report Abuse Everyone should be taught how to drive a manual transmission vehicle in drivers ed or by their parents.
Ratso Champion Author Ohio Posts:9,359 Points:1,510,820 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 6:14:25 AM Ignore Ratso Report Abuse Whah !!!!!!
JWRose Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,650 Points:258,895 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2006 6:08:21 AM Ignore JWRose Report Abuse So???
SHELL BOY Champion Author Ontario Posts:22,811 Points:1,805,135 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 8:53:00 PM Ignore SHELL BOY Report Abuse yes
Yarisman All-Star Author New York Posts:872 Points:170,020 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 7:29:31 PM Ignore Yarisman Report Abuse Having driven a manual all my life I have problems with automatics.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:26,020 Points:1,123,995 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 5:41:16 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse IMHO, people shouldn't call a "manual" transmission a "standard" transmission.