Why automatic?
12-01-2006 | 03:26 PM
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Why automatic?
I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
availability of manual transmissions:
Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
genuinely curious.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
availability of manual transmissions:
Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
genuinely curious.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
12-01-2006 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Waiving the right to remain silent, "S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> said:
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
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> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
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12-01-2006 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Waiving the right to remain silent, "S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> said:
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'
12-01-2006 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Waiving the right to remain silent, "S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> said:
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason?
All of the above...
--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'
12-01-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Nevermind. This is essentially a redundant post.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
12-01-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Nevermind. This is essentially a redundant post.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
12-01-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Nevermind. This is essentially a redundant post.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.ph...80&an=0&page=0
On Dec 1, 12:26 pm, "S.Crab" <harv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
12-01-2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in news:1165004797.790036.307320
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
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@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
12-01-2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in news:1165004797.790036.307320
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
12-01-2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in news:1165004797.790036.307320
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
Most people in North America don't want to fight with a gearshift and
clutch, especially women. And since there's nothing stopping them from
buying slushboxes, they do.
In some other parts of the world manuals are still significant. Probably
has to do with pecuniary penalties for buying an automatic. Governments
love that sort of thing. It's a "luxury tax", y'know.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
12-01-2006 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals,
I have driven manual transmission equipped vehicles for many decades, I
prefer automatics at this stage of my life.
> don't want to learn how to drive them,
There is nothing complicated about driving a manual transmission
equipped vehicle. If a person can walk and chew gum at the same time it's
not a big deal. Wait! There's the problem. {;^)
> or for some other
> reason?
In city traffic it is much easier to go with the flow with an automatic
transmision than a manual transmission (all the stop and crawl).
> I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
They do for some instances, but overall it's easier to drive an
automatic transmission equipped vehicle.
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
You can only find out answers, when you ask questions.
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
No problem.
12-01-2006 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals,
I have driven manual transmission equipped vehicles for many decades, I
prefer automatics at this stage of my life.
> don't want to learn how to drive them,
There is nothing complicated about driving a manual transmission
equipped vehicle. If a person can walk and chew gum at the same time it's
not a big deal. Wait! There's the problem. {;^)
> or for some other
> reason?
In city traffic it is much easier to go with the flow with an automatic
transmision than a manual transmission (all the stop and crawl).
> I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
They do for some instances, but overall it's easier to drive an
automatic transmission equipped vehicle.
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
You can only find out answers, when you ask questions.
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
No problem.
12-01-2006 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals,
I have driven manual transmission equipped vehicles for many decades, I
prefer automatics at this stage of my life.
> don't want to learn how to drive them,
There is nothing complicated about driving a manual transmission
equipped vehicle. If a person can walk and chew gum at the same time it's
not a big deal. Wait! There's the problem. {;^)
> or for some other
> reason?
In city traffic it is much easier to go with the flow with an automatic
transmision than a manual transmission (all the stop and crawl).
> I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
They do for some instances, but overall it's easier to drive an
automatic transmission equipped vehicle.
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
You can only find out answers, when you ask questions.
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
No problem.
12-01-2006 | 05:50 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
S.Crab wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
because modern autos are faster and more economical. there's also a
safety argument - both hands on the wheel at all times as well as the
ability to program the shift pattern to better cope with emergency
situations. go drive a modern auto - they're quite effective!
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
because modern autos are faster and more economical. there's also a
safety argument - both hands on the wheel at all times as well as the
ability to program the shift pattern to better cope with emergency
situations. go drive a modern auto - they're quite effective!
12-01-2006 | 05:50 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
S.Crab wrote:
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
because modern autos are faster and more economical. there's also a
safety argument - both hands on the wheel at all times as well as the
ability to program the shift pattern to better cope with emergency
situations. go drive a modern auto - they're quite effective!
> I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of
> availability of manual transmissions:
>
> Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic
> transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with
> manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other
> reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control
> of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
>
> I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just
> genuinely curious.
>
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
because modern autos are faster and more economical. there's also a
safety argument - both hands on the wheel at all times as well as the
ability to program the shift pattern to better cope with emergency
situations. go drive a modern auto - they're quite effective!