Why Automatic
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Reasons I ordered an automatic:
1- lots of city traffic and stop and go.
2 - want my wife to enjoy driving our Mustang and she does not like driving a stick
3 - had a stick on a Toyota Celica and got a little tired of shifting all the time
4- I'm sort of an old fart (58).
I do feel that with a stick you have more control and sort of become one with the car. Sort of Zen like I guess. :worship:
1- lots of city traffic and stop and go.
2 - want my wife to enjoy driving our Mustang and she does not like driving a stick
3 - had a stick on a Toyota Celica and got a little tired of shifting all the time
4- I'm sort of an old fart (58).
I do feel that with a stick you have more control and sort of become one with the car. Sort of Zen like I guess. :worship:
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A guy in a '03 GT raced me up the two lane on-ramp to the highway. When I reached 70 I was ahead by over a car length and never let go of my Coca Cola.
I won and, at the same time, enjoyed a refreshing sip of my beverage. He was second... and probably parched.
I won and, at the same time, enjoyed a refreshing sip of my beverage. He was second... and probably parched.
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Originally posted by Teruzane@May 24, 2005, 12:06 PM
Probably shouldn't, doesn't mean people don't or won't!
Probably shouldn't, doesn't mean people don't or won't!
Back on topic...manual puts you more in touch with the driving experience.Traffic is a good reason to go auto,like so many have said.
If there is more than one driver of the manual car...somebody is going to get the blame for wearing out a clutch.Keep the peace in your family and go auto.
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Originally posted by holderca1@May 24, 2005, 3:30 PM
The Mustang is a 2+2, not a 2 seater.
The Mustang is a 2+2, not a 2 seater.
busted! i actually meant to say two DOOR. :bang:
good catch
#27
Traffic, Size 13 feet, and that ADD kicks in way to much for me to worry about shifting...ha... If the manual was a 6speed or the Auto a 4 I would have a manual. The automatics hold their resale better too.
If I could do it all over again I would order a manual because I didn't realize the limits on the Automatic. I am going to supercharge this beast, and the auto is a big ?????
If I could do it all over again I would order a manual because I didn't realize the limits on the Automatic. I am going to supercharge this beast, and the auto is a big ?????
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Just curious...you think there are stats of stolen vehicles that are automatic vs manual?
Reasons I see people that want an automatic:
Reasons I see people that want an automatic:
- Congested traffic
- Can't/won't drive a manual
- Extra hand free
- Enjoy 2-3 less MPG
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Originally posted by GhostTX@May 24, 2005, 2:22 PM
Just curious...you think there are stats of stolen vehicles that are automatic vs manual?
Just curious...you think there are stats of stolen vehicles that are automatic vs manual?
#31
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Originally posted by holderca1@May 24, 2005, 2:24 PM
Well, I would think that more autos would get stolen just for the fact that not all theives know how to drive a manual. I don't know about stats for it though.
Well, I would think that more autos would get stolen just for the fact that not all theives know how to drive a manual. I don't know about stats for it though.
#32
Here goes again:
First, I wanted a stick, but got the auto because I found one on the lot exactly the way I wanted it, but with an auto. Also, the wife wanted to drive it and she cannot drive a stick. I though it was a small price to pay to make the wife happy since she was letting me buy a 30K toy that I absolutely did not need...
However, as much as I want to hate the auto. I found little if anything to complain about. If I were to buy another one, I would still get the auto for the following reasons:
1) It shifts better than my 40 year old reflexes could. Few stick drivers can consistantly beat this auto in the 1/8 mile ( more common traffic light heads up ) although the male ego prevents most from admiting this. The taller gear in 4th allowes the stick to win in the 1/4 with a reasonable driver.
2) It makes the cup holders usable ( unless you like dipping your sleeve in your cup while shifting )
3) Atlanta Traffic is horrable. A few hours of stop and go gets old fast with a stick.
4) Any chick impressed by the car could care less about the auto vs stick... ( ok this one is a joke )
5) I do not like changing clutches anymore...
6) I guess the real reason that I like this auto is that I have lost some of my "I have to be macho" quality as I have gotten older. I do not feel the need to try and impress people with my driving skills any more. As a result, I found that I like not having to shift gears all of the time....
First, I wanted a stick, but got the auto because I found one on the lot exactly the way I wanted it, but with an auto. Also, the wife wanted to drive it and she cannot drive a stick. I though it was a small price to pay to make the wife happy since she was letting me buy a 30K toy that I absolutely did not need...
However, as much as I want to hate the auto. I found little if anything to complain about. If I were to buy another one, I would still get the auto for the following reasons:
1) It shifts better than my 40 year old reflexes could. Few stick drivers can consistantly beat this auto in the 1/8 mile ( more common traffic light heads up ) although the male ego prevents most from admiting this. The taller gear in 4th allowes the stick to win in the 1/4 with a reasonable driver.
2) It makes the cup holders usable ( unless you like dipping your sleeve in your cup while shifting )
3) Atlanta Traffic is horrable. A few hours of stop and go gets old fast with a stick.
4) Any chick impressed by the car could care less about the auto vs stick... ( ok this one is a joke )
5) I do not like changing clutches anymore...
6) I guess the real reason that I like this auto is that I have lost some of my "I have to be macho" quality as I have gotten older. I do not feel the need to try and impress people with my driving skills any more. As a result, I found that I like not having to shift gears all of the time....
#33
I would pick an automatic. If u had a manual and their was someone u knew that needed to borrow ur car like a relative maybe.. and the person didnt know how to drive manual.. then ya thats a problem. Plus the fact that theirs more of a distraction when using a stick shift especially if ur a new driver. Imo for people who think the car should be manual to race easier.. remember the streets arent a race track.. thats how i see it
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Originally posted by holderca1@May 24, 2005, 3:20 PM
What does that have to do with getting a auto over a manual. I have no problems with the pedals and my feet.
What does that have to do with getting a auto over a manual. I have no problems with the pedals and my feet.
#36
I got the manual because:
1. I think you get better control over the car.
2. The gas mileage is a little better.
3. The manual transmission is cheaper.
4. I think manuals help you focus better on driving.
5. I like choosing when I've wrung enough power out of each gear.
6. I think the manual transmission fits better with the image of the car.
And yes, there are times when driving a stick is a pain. Such as in traffic. However, I would never choose to buy an automatic just so I can have a hand free to juggle food and drinks. I don't eat in my car and I'm not too keen on drinking in my car either. If I have to make a call on my cell, I pull over. If I receive a call while I'm driving, I let voicemail pick it up. I am appalled by what some people do while driving!
1. I think you get better control over the car.
2. The gas mileage is a little better.
3. The manual transmission is cheaper.
4. I think manuals help you focus better on driving.
5. I like choosing when I've wrung enough power out of each gear.
6. I think the manual transmission fits better with the image of the car.
And yes, there are times when driving a stick is a pain. Such as in traffic. However, I would never choose to buy an automatic just so I can have a hand free to juggle food and drinks. I don't eat in my car and I'm not too keen on drinking in my car either. If I have to make a call on my cell, I pull over. If I receive a call while I'm driving, I let voicemail pick it up. I am appalled by what some people do while driving!
#37
Commuting in heavy rush hour traffic daily and I become possessed when I drive a manual, all of a sudden I'm a race car driver and everyone on the road is an opponent that I have to pass.
#38
I learned how to drive a manual and after the process I decided I didn't want to deal with a stick in some places and traffic that I drive in. Of course I'm not the car buff some folks are that post here.
#39
Manual for me because:
1) This is NOT my daily driver. I'm buying this car for fun.
2) My 4x4s are an automatic. I heard that automatics are better suited for off-road (easier to get out of the mud--but I don't want to hijack your thread with that topic!)
3) I am selling my 30mpg 5-speed manual car ('84 subaru GL, so it's about time!!!), and that's what I used to drive to work each day, and I never had a problem with using the clutch. With the lines backed up to get onto a military base, I learned how to just crawl in 1st gear and hardly ever have to use the clutch.
4) I feel more in tune with a car with manual transmission, and I'm buying this one for fun! (I said that twice, didn't I? Well, 'cause it's true!)
1) This is NOT my daily driver. I'm buying this car for fun.
2) My 4x4s are an automatic. I heard that automatics are better suited for off-road (easier to get out of the mud--but I don't want to hijack your thread with that topic!)
3) I am selling my 30mpg 5-speed manual car ('84 subaru GL, so it's about time!!!), and that's what I used to drive to work each day, and I never had a problem with using the clutch. With the lines backed up to get onto a military base, I learned how to just crawl in 1st gear and hardly ever have to use the clutch.
4) I feel more in tune with a car with manual transmission, and I'm buying this one for fun! (I said that twice, didn't I? Well, 'cause it's true!)
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