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View Poll Results: Which type of transmission do you prefer?
Automatic 100 29.15%
Manual 175 51.02%
Both 68 19.83%
Voters: 343. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 08-01-2009, 01:09 AM
 
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
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Manuals can be more entertaining but autos are more sensible, less work.
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Old 08-01-2009, 01:48 AM
 
Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, Calif.
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One big advantage manual transmissions have is if a vehicle has a dead battery or bad starter they can still be push or roll started. I like both equally and currently drive two vehicles with the excellent C6 Ford auto.
The Mopar Torqueflite automatic transmissions from 1957-1965 could be push-started.
A neighbor once owned a '65 Plymouth Belvedere and we tried it. Put the ignition key in the "on" position, put it in 2nd gear (as the owner's manual says) and we let it roll down a hill. It did start!
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Rochester, NY
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For a work car, family car, or something I would drive long distances I prefer automatic. Otherwise, especially for a sports car, I prefer stick.
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:46 AM
 
Location: Rochester, NY
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Looking at city mileage, because that's where most people burn the majority of their gas.

Even on the highway, it's about equal, usually only off by 1 or 2 MPG.


BMW 328ci (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/24777.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 18 28 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70


BMW 328ci (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/24778.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3 L, Automatic (S6), Premium 19 28 [CENTER] $1815 [/CENTER]
8.30





Infiniti G37 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/26307.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Automatic (S7), Premium 18 26 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70 NA Infiniti G37 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/26308.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 17 25 [CENTER] $1995 [/CENTER]
9.20 NA Infiniti G37 Convertible (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/28832.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 16 24 [CENTER] $2099 [/CENTER]
9.60 NA Infiniti G37 Convertible (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/28833.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Automatic (S7), Premium 17 25 [CENTER] $1995 [/CENTER]
9.20 NA Infiniti G37 Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/26298.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Automatic (S7), Premium 18 26 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70 NA Infiniti G37 Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/26299.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.7 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 17 25 [CENTER] $1995 [/CENTER]
9.20 N


Lexus IS 250 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25871.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 18 26 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70

Lexus IS 250 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25872.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S6), Premium 21 29 [CENTER] $1664 [/CENTER]
7.70



Mazda 3 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25436.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular 22 29 [CENTER] $1464 [/CENTER]
7.30

Mazda 3 (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25437.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (S5), Regular 22 28 [CENTER] $1526 [/CENTER]
7.70


^^^
The same on that one


Mitsubishi Lancer (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25241.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular 21 27 [CENTER] $1592 [/CENTER]
8.00
Mitsubishi Lancer (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25242.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular 21 28 [CENTER] $1592 [/CENTER]
8.00
Mitsubishi Lancer (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25243.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular 22 28 [CENTER] $1526 [/CENTER]
7.70

Mitsubishi Lancer (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25244.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular 22 30 [CENTER] $1464 [/CENTER]
7.30


^^^
Again, the same.



Volkswagen GTI (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25256.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 21 31 [CENTER] $1596 [/CENTER]
7.30



Volkswagen GTI (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25257.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium 22 29 [CENTER] $1596 [/CENTER]
7.30





Volkswagen Jetta (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25260.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 21 31 [CENTER] $1596 [/CENTER]
7.30



Volkswagen Jetta (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25261.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium 22 29 [CENTER] $1596 [/CENTER]
7.30





Nissan Altima (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25982.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular 23 32 [CENTER] $1409 [/CENTER]
7.10

Nissan Altima (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25983.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular 23 31 [CENTER] $1409 [/CENTER]
7.10

Nissan Altima (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25984.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 18 27 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70

Nissan Altima (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25985.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium 19 26 [CENTER] $1815 [/CENTER]
8.30

Nissan Altima Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25884.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular 23 32 [CENTER] $1409 [/CENTER]
7.10

Nissan Altima Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25885.shtml - broken link)
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular 23 31 [CENTER] $1409 [/CENTER]
7.10

Nissan Altima Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25886.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Premium 18 27 [CENTER] $1899 [/CENTER]
8.70

Nissan Altima Coupe (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/***/noframes/25887.shtml - broken link)
6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium 19 26 [CENTER] $1815 [/CENTER]
8.30


















You get the point.

It's no longer an automatic that a manual is better for gas these days.

As technology improves, expect the gap to widen. Right now, it's mostly on the higher-end cars because they spend the money on technology, but it will keep trickling down.

It's also true as far as performance goes.




Sorry for the goofy way that posts, I can't get it to work right.
And to add to that, thats only if you drive stick like a normal human being and you don't rev it up to 6k before switching gears every time. I have driven with people that just let the motor coast at high rpms and don't switch gears if possible, I know its a preference, but not good for mileage.
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:51 PM
 
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The Mopar Torqueflite automatic transmissions from 1957-1965 could be push-started.
A neighbor once owned a '65 Plymouth Belvedere and we tried it. Put the ignition key in the "on" position, put it in 2nd gear (as the owner's manual says) and we let it roll down a hill. It did start!
Well thats interesting, I knew some early automatics had that feature, just didn't know which ones. They must have some type of external pump on the output shaft of the transmission I would guess.
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Old 08-01-2009, 11:27 PM
 
Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, Calif.
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Well thats interesting, I knew some early automatics had that feature, just didn't know which ones. They must have some type of external pump on the output shaft of the transmission I would guess.
Yes, I think that is what it had... and external pump.
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Old 08-01-2009, 11:49 PM
 
Location: Austintown, OH
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Depends on the car and circumstances. If it's a daily driver, in traffic and daily stop and go, I prefer an auto. If it's a performance car such as a Corvette, Viper, Porsche, etc, then a manual is the only way! Open road or on a twisty road, the manual is nice and fun to downshift and play with. Paddle shifters on autos blur that a bit too. They both have their place.
I agree.

If you live somewhere congested, or hilly, then Manual can be an absolute nightmare.

I like both. I prefer Manual, as, it is more fun, and I feel makes you a better driver because you typically have to be paying more attention, but, an Automatic fits my situation better right now.
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Old 08-02-2009, 10:58 AM
 
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Real stick has a clutch, not these add on things with none.
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Old 08-02-2009, 11:05 AM
 
Location: FIN
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I'll take an automatic anytime..
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:09 PM
 
Location: Maine
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Default Manual vs. Automatic (sent from Great Debates)

A question that has been around since you had the choice on automobiles.

It seems harder and hard to find the old 5 speed manual transmission on newer vehicles these days. Since I first got my license, I have only had one automatic vehicle, the rest have been manual. I feel it offers me more control in bad weather, better fuel efficiency, and more get up and go than an automatic would.

The one automatic car I had, blew the transmission. Never had a transmission problem on a standard. Overall, manual transmissions seem more reliable. You can replace a clutch 10 times over for the cost of a new automatic transmission!

What do you all think? Why is it car makers are taking away the choice? Why is it, if a car comes in four cylinder or six cylinder, I have to have the four to get a manual, or get stuck with a power-sapping automatic with the six?
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