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by Mink90 on October 6th, 2009
Manual all the way. I prefer to be able to control the RPMs and when to change gear. Automatics annoy the hell out of me because they don't shift when I want them to!!! lol
by LaissezErik on October 6th, 2009
I prefer a manual. It's more engaging--keeps me alert and connected with the machine.
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on October 7th, 2009
manual, more control over the car
by His Lordship... has left on October 6th, 2009
Automatic if driving in stop & go traffic, otherwise a manual. A Manual is more fun to drive.
by philosopher on October 6th, 2009
Automatic.
by Old School on October 6th, 2009
I like the extra involvement provided by a manual transmission. But my current car has an automatic and I'm OK with it. It's a compact pickup truck, so driving fun is not big part of its mission statement.
by Eclipse sleeping by moonlight on October 6th, 2009
I like the control of the manual. And it gets better gas mileage. And because I'm a good driver, it has better control in the snow, ice, sleet, rain, etc.
by Shatzee coming back? on October 6th, 2009
I love stick shifts. I'll take a manual any day!
by Takei-Shihan on November 12th, 2009
... no ...
I prefer the simpler "F-N-R" (forward, neutral, reverse) of the 100% electric Tesla or the drive by wire system of the Mercedes F 200 Imagination.
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/index.php
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1105/Mercedes-Benz-F-200.html
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by More2Be on November 12th, 2009
I liked the "busy" feeling of driving a manual. Over time, supposedly the fuel economy difference between manual and auto became nil. Many features such as cruise control seem to come only with auto. Now a manual transmission is hard to find.
by Merfish on November 12th, 2009
I prefer an automatic. I am lazy.
by Bluemuun on November 12th, 2009
I do not care, as long as it runs good with a good heater, air, and radio I'm good.
by Battle Boars Infantry Wife on November 12th, 2009
I like automatic, manual is too much work to me.
by jackpipe30 on November 12th, 2009
Manual, it keeps you more engaged in driving, and I seem to get better gas mileage with them.
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on October 8th, 2009
Auto is the way to go,and unlike others comments I feel more in control because I dont have the gears to worry about(I also have a manual option but I find it to much like hard work).
by Esperanza on October 8th, 2009
Automatic. I don't handle the stick very well.
by -Slick- on October 8th, 2009
I prefer manual shift, only because my car is, what i heard is you have more control of the vehicle, and you don't use up that much gas. +5
by Prunesquallor on October 7th, 2009
In the UK, most cars are manual, although I have owned an automatic. In general I prefer manual transmission, simply because it gives you more control.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on October 7th, 2009
I prefer manual because then I am in control of the car. On the other hand automatic works better on a lond road trip involving winding mountain roads for hundreds of miles! Happy Wednesday to you! :)
by Bob on October 7th, 2009
i like the manual for involvement and fun. i like the automatic when there's lots of chaos in the car or on the road. the automatic traction system is also a nice feature.
by Sid on October 7th, 2009
Manual, as it is all I have ever driven so it is what i'm used to.
by Ion on October 6th, 2009
I prefer the new Auto clutch Man Transmission, like TipTronic made by Audi. Its the new kind, where the clutch is automatic and u just upshift and downshift with paddle shifters. If you screw up the gears the transmission computer just adjusts everything so you dont get those wild jerks and shocks
by Michael wears a COAT of loyalty on October 6th, 2009
i go back and forth also. i feel more in control with a manual but i love cruise control
by BigDaddyBS on October 6th, 2009
I've driven both, but now, with hand-controls, I need it to be automatic.
by mother earth on October 6th, 2009
I flip flop. If I have an automatic, when it finally dies (as all my used cars do) I will get a manual because driving an automatic was boring. Next would be an automatic because I would get tired of having to put down my coffee to shift! Both have their upside and downside when it comes to maintenance. Automatics are still cheaper to insure because the insurance industry still thinks a manual transmission car is a sports car and will be driven as such.
Why is it when you are lost your car or Truck is low on fueal and there is no Gas station around?
by boloman on October 3rd, 2011
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If you have driven a new Fiat 500 mini I'd like to know if you liked it. Thanks.
by GibsonGuy on October 18th, 2011
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Why have eight cylinders in an engine? Why not have one big cylinder of the same displacement of the eight cylinders instead?
by Deep_M on September 28th, 2011
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Should gun delivery drivers be allowed to carry food while on the job?
by Andy B has left AB on October 1st, 2011
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I can't believe I forgot my ____________ on the seat of the taxi! What ever will I do?
by genericdust on September 26th, 2011
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Yeah couldn't agree more.
by txpeaceofficer on October 7th, 2009
Thanks +6
by Thriftymaid on November 12th, 2009