Automatic or Manual, what do you drive? - Page 6

tedb43o2o3 · January 4th, 2007, 05:41 AM

agree....
I think depend on what car you are using for...

Lonegunman · January 4th, 2007, 03:07 PM

Drive both. Dad's Volvo has a 4-speed auto, my own Toyota a 5-speed manual.

I prefer manual. 8)

RPM Photography · January 4th, 2007, 06:21 PM

I drive a manual, wouldn't drive an automatic I don't think.

Things like DSG and SMG are very nice though. I could see myself driving a car that had either of those.

I still think a manual car with a good SSK and a good clutch is more fun though.

aznkukuboi · January 5th, 2007, 03:11 AM

I drive a 6 sp. VW GTI. My previous car was a 5 sp. Honda Integra.

The thing about this forum is that most people who visit are car enthusiasts... more likely to drive a manual than an auto. There are also people who drive cars that don't come in manual, such as a Hummer H2 or whatnot.

US and Canada are the same I supposed. I'd say 15% of the cars on the road here are manual.

cdbob · January 5th, 2007, 03:25 AM

I drive a manual only because my parents volvos have them, once I can I'm to get a proper 5 speed manual 245, I hate autos.

xtasy127 · January 5th, 2007, 04:37 AM

witchcraft sequential HAHAAHHAHA

cdbob · January 5th, 2007, 04:51 AM

What? Your the same age as me and you a 350z! You're lucky man!

Dav · January 5th, 2007, 08:44 AM

manual in my car.

the odd occasion i drive my parents auto takes a while for me to remember there is no clutch to grab when im stopping at a set of lights and not to mash the brake and have some one run up the back of me.

Martin · January 5th, 2007, 04:36 PM

As mentioned before in North America automatics are much more prevalent, and getting a manual gear box while not difficult can be annoying depending on the selection the dealer has.

I'm currently on an automatic, but I'm looking into getting a new car and would very much like to get into driving manuals for various reasons, specifically to be a "driver" and not just a "commuter". I live in a moderately large city where there is occasional heavy traffic, but nothing to bad so I don't think I'll have a problem dealing with manual shifting annoyances.

RPM Photography · January 7th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtasy127

witchcraft sequential HAHAAHHAHA

Sequential 350z? Am I missing something? images/smilies/mellow.gif

RoamingGnome · January 7th, 2007, 11:26 PM

I haven't owned a stick car since I moved to the States some 17 years ago. I liked autos initially cause they were different, especially the column mounted ones. Whacky idea images/smilies/smile.gif

Nowadays I often think it would be cool to drive a manual, especially if in some smaller, nimble car. I also miss being more involved in the whole driving thing.

In the end however, though I enjoy driving, I drive because I have to and don't recall when was the last time I took a car for "a spin". Autos are pretty lame, but they do suit me just fine.

Few years ago I drove a manual in NYC for ~7 months, and hated every minute of it. Maybe if I lived in some more driver friendly place...

Ezbok58a · January 8th, 2007, 03:58 AM

Yep, I'm stuck with a Slushbox 4spd Auto.

Thankfully it isn't a stock car anymore, so I don't have the same wussy shifts like I had when I got it.

I'd like to get a Manual, but I honestly need a bit more practice with one to be good at it.

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January 4th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#101
tedb43o2o3 Joined: Jun 6th, 2006 Last Online: January 5th, 2009 Location: Irvine, CA, USA Posts: 707 Car: 2005 Toyota 4Runner (Parents car...) Rep Power: 15	agree.... I think depend on what car you are using for... __________________

January 4th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#102
Lonegunman Joined: Dec 13th, 2005 Last Online: December 21st, 2007 Location: Espoo, Finland Age: 22 Posts: 61 Car: '93 Opel Astra 1.4i Sedan Rep Power: 0	Drive both. Dad's Volvo has a 4-speed auto, my own Toyota a 5-speed manual. I prefer manual. 8) __________________ "Now we've been told in this new series, we've got to feature more green cars. So here's one. It's really the greenest car we could find, really." (A bright green Lamborghini Murcielago) -JC

January 4th, 2007, 06:21 PM	#103
RPM Photography Joined: Jun 17th, 2005 Last Online: December 14th, 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 189 Car: 2003 540i M-Sport, 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v. Rep Power: 15	I drive a manual, wouldn't drive an automatic I don't think. Things like DSG and SMG are very nice though. I could see myself driving a car that had either of those. I still think a manual car with a good SSK and a good clutch is more fun though. __________________ -Jack Miles AIM- RPM PhotographyJM

January 5th, 2007, 03:11 AM	#104
aznkukuboi Joined: Nov 26th, 2005 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 13	I drive a 6 sp. VW GTI. My previous car was a 5 sp. Honda Integra. The thing about this forum is that most people who visit are car enthusiasts... more likely to drive a manual than an auto. There are also people who drive cars that don't come in manual, such as a Hummer H2 or whatnot. US and Canada are the same I supposed. I'd say 15% of the cars on the road here are manual. __________________

January 5th, 2007, 03:25 AM	#105
cdbob Joined: Dec 1st, 2006 Last Online: 05:12 PM Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,526 Car: 1987 Volvo 245 DL (in bc) Rep Power: 16	I drive a manual only because my parents volvos have them, once I can I'm to get a proper 5 speed manual 245, I hate autos. __________________ Thanks to everyone who has made sigs for me

January 5th, 2007, 04:37 AM	#106
xtasy127 Joined: Jan 22nd, 2006 Last Online: December 17th, 2008 Location: California Age: 18 Posts: 184 Car: 350z Rep Power: 0	witchcraft sequential HAHAAHHAHA

January 5th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#107
cdbob Joined: Dec 1st, 2006 Last Online: 05:12 PM Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,526 Car: 1987 Volvo 245 DL (in bc) Rep Power: 16	What? Your the same age as me and you a 350z! You're lucky man! __________________ Thanks to everyone who has made sigs for me

January 5th, 2007, 08:44 AM	#108
Dav Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney Posts: 124 Car: R33 Skyline/Skyrine/Riceline Rep Power: 0	manual in my car. the odd occasion i drive my parents auto takes a while for me to remember there is no clutch to grab when im stopping at a set of lights and not to mash the brake and have some one run up the back of me.

January 5th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#109
Martin Joined: Jul 5th, 2005 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: South Carolina, USA Age: 30 Posts: 126 Car: 2007 VW Golf Rep Power: 15	As mentioned before in North America automatics are much more prevalent, and getting a manual gear box while not difficult can be annoying depending on the selection the dealer has. I'm currently on an automatic, but I'm looking into getting a new car and would very much like to get into driving manuals for various reasons, specifically to be a "driver" and not just a "commuter". I live in a moderately large city where there is occasional heavy traffic, but nothing to bad so I don't think I'll have a problem dealing with manual shifting annoyances. __________________ "A 1992 Dateline expose revealed that GMC trucks were dangerous when explosives were strapped to the gas tank and then detonated." See story.

January 7th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#111
RoamingGnome Joined: Feb 13th, 2006 Last Online: 06:02 AM Location: East Coast USA Posts: 229 Car: 01 Grand Cherokee V8, 97 Thunderbird Rep Power: 12	I haven't owned a stick car since I moved to the States some 17 years ago. I liked autos initially cause they were different, especially the column mounted ones. Whacky idea Nowadays I often think it would be cool to drive a manual, especially if in some smaller, nimble car. I also miss being more involved in the whole driving thing. In the end however, though I enjoy driving, I drive because I have to and don't recall when was the last time I took a car for "a spin". Autos are pretty lame, but they do suit me just fine. Few years ago I drove a manual in NYC for ~7 months, and hated every minute of it. Maybe if I lived in some more driver friendly place...

January 8th, 2007, 03:58 AM	#112
Ezbok58a Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: 05:29 AM Location: Iselin, NJ Posts: 379 Car: Crown Victoria LX Sport Rep Power: 11	Yep, I'm stuck with a Slushbox 4spd Auto. Thankfully it isn't a stock car anymore, so I don't have the same wussy shifts like I had when I got it. I'd like to get a Manual, but I honestly need a bit more practice with one to be good at it. __________________

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