Why automatic?
12-01-2006 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
In article <1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups. com>,
harveyr@gmail.com says...
> 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 prefer manuals too, but automatics have gotten a lot better in recent
years than they used to be. An interesting trend in high-end exotic cars
like Ferraris and Lamborghinis is that more buyers now seem to be opting
for the F1-style "paddle shifter" transmissions than manuals - granted,
these really aren't automatics in the true sense of the term, but it's a
telling development that probably foreshadows even less interest in
manuals once the technology begins to trickle down to more affordable
cars.
AutoWeek recently tested the new Porsche 911 Turbo, and the Tiptronic-
equipped model was faster than the manual from 0-60.
Dave
harveyr@gmail.com says...
> 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 prefer manuals too, but automatics have gotten a lot better in recent
years than they used to be. An interesting trend in high-end exotic cars
like Ferraris and Lamborghinis is that more buyers now seem to be opting
for the F1-style "paddle shifter" transmissions than manuals - granted,
these really aren't automatics in the true sense of the term, but it's a
telling development that probably foreshadows even less interest in
manuals once the technology begins to trickle down to more affordable
cars.
AutoWeek recently tested the new Porsche 911 Turbo, and the Tiptronic-
equipped model was faster than the manual from 0-60.
Dave
12-01-2006 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Acura TSX gets better mileage ratings with the auto.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Acura TSX gets better mileage ratings with the auto.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Why automatic?
Acura TSX gets better mileage ratings with the auto.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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.
It's an American tradition since, oh, 1950s.
In twenty years you'll be lucky if the cars have manual steering or
brakes, or if they do, you'll have to have an "expert's license" to
use them.
J.
On 1 Dec 2006 12:26:37 -0800, "S.Crab" <harveyr@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.
12-02-2006 | 12:45 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:59:12 +0000, Craig wrote:
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
12-02-2006 | 12:45 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:59:12 +0000, Craig wrote:
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
12-02-2006 | 12:45 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:59:12 +0000, Craig wrote:
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
12-02-2006 | 12:45 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:59:12 +0000, Craig wrote:
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
> One main reason I can think of, is the massive amount of traffic in
> most urban areas. It can be a pain creeping along for 10 or miles in
> 1st or 2nd gear.
This is a big one to me...
I own a MT, and I love it around here (Buffalo, NY). I work at night, and
even in the day, rarely encounter horrible traffic. But, recently, I had
to go to Toronto. Coming home, I was stuck in about 60 miles of rush-hour
stop and go traffic, and man did I wish I'd had an Auto for that
trip.
Seeing as how I live in Buffalo, I'll probably continue to buy MT's, but
when I have to go to a really massive city in the future, I'll rent a car...
12-02-2006 | 09:05 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
12-02-2006 | 09:05 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
12-02-2006 | 09:05 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
12-02-2006 | 09:05 AM
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Re: Why automatic?
"S.Crab" <harveyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
news:1165004797.790036.307320@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.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.
>
I'm mostly an MT guy, but at the moment the only manual in my life is in my
work truck. Our department heavily favors manuals because they are less
likely to strand the driver in the wilderness (we go some places where a tow
truck couldn't retrieve the truck). In extremis we can cut a hole through
the bell housing, drill a hole through the pressure plate and clutch disk,
and put a bolt in the clutch.
I dislike manuals in town, though, and they can be trickier than automatics
on slippery roads. I've never seen a snow cat with a manual tranny; momentum
is too critical. Sometimes that is true for cars in ice and slush as well.
Two of our cars at home now have no transmissions - they are Toyota hybrids.
Mike
12-02-2006 | 12:54 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.
> 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.
12-02-2006 | 12:54 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.
> 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.
12-02-2006 | 12:54 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.
> 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.
Try commuting the bottlenecked traffic in CA. Stop and go freeway traffic
for 3 hours a day is enough to make anyone with a manual tranny curse the
day they bought it.