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It's 2011, most modern "automatics" are just as fast (usually faster) as a manual and get the same gas mileage or better in some cases (CVT). Just no benefits for a manual, other than a cheaper sticker price.
Driving a manual in a gutless 4 banger just sucks in traffic. Not so bad with a sports car with 400lb-ft of torque.
Because manual transmission cars are difficult to drive and require more brainpower.
God forbid Americans have to be inconvenienced and require more than a "dur green means push go pedal, red means push stop pedal!" ...
Sometimes I like my fellow countrymen, but sometimes I wonder at just what kind of society we've become, and whether I want to support such a system with my talents and education and experience in industry.
Ok I'm going to go out on a limb. Obesity runs rampant in America and too many people eat more than they need. How else are you going to stuff down 2 Big Macs, 4 Twinkies and a tall order of your favorite soda while driving if you don't own an automatic?
Because manual transmission cars are difficult to drive and require more brainpower.
God forbid Americans have to be inconvenienced and require more than a "dur green means push go pedal, red means push stop pedal!" ...
Sometimes I like my fellow countrymen, but sometimes I wonder at just what kind of society we've become, and whether I want to support such a system with my talents and education and experience in industry.
That is somewhat of a generalization.
Many, many Americans prefer cars with manual transmissions. I am not one of those because I like '60s and '70s Cadillacs and a manual trans on those cars would not make sense.
And also because I like '60s/early '70s Mopars and while their 4-speed manual trans was okay, the 3-speed automatic (Torqueflite) trans was an excellent and very reliable trans.
BTW, if you think more Americans should drive a manual because it requires more effort, should cars have manual chokes like they used to have? Or how about disconnecting the anti-lock brake system so drivers don't just "push the go pedal, push the stop pedal?"
Ok I'm going to go out on a limb. Obesity runs rampant in America and too many people eat more than they need. How else are you going to stuff down 2 Big Macs, 4 Twinkies and a tall order of your favorite soda while driving if you don't own an automatic?
It may be because many Americans prefer cars with an automatic. I do (and I don't eat or drink anything while I'm driving).
Many, many Americans prefer cars with manual transmissions. I am not one of those because I like '60s and '70s Cadillacs and a manual trans on those cars would not make sense.
And also because I like '60s/early '70s Mopars and while their 4-speed manual trans was okay, the 3-speed automatic (Torqueflite) trans was an excellent and very reliable trans.
BTW, if you think more Americans should drive a manual because it requires more effort, should cars have manual chokes like they used to have? Or how about disconnecting the anti-lock brake system so drivers don't just "push the go pedal, push the stop pedal?"
Oh boy, don't get upset, but the 64 caddy we put a 4 speed in was alot of fun! And we sold it to a guy that wanted it BECAUSE it had the 4 speed! He said that is what Caddy should have offered in all thier cars! I agree! That 64 ran better and got about 2 mpg better with the stick too.
Ok I'm going to go out on a limb. Obesity runs rampant in America and too many people eat more than they need. How else are you going to stuff down 2 Big Macs, 4 Twinkies and a tall order of your favorite soda while driving if you don't own an automatic?
I could with a 6 speed stick in my truck! LOL But personally I think it should be a special order only to be able to get an automatic in most cars and all trucks!
Oh boy, don't get upset, but the 64 caddy we put a 4 speed in was alot of fun! And we sold it to a guy that wanted it BECAUSE it had the 4 speed! He said that is what Caddy should have offered in all thier cars! I agree! That 64 ran better and got about 2 mpg better with the stick too.
I'm not upset but really... how many people do that to a '60s Cadillac?
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