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Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :

Just a standard question Manual or Auto?

Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :

Manual for me. I feel more in control of the vehicle. I have had experience with these types and I think Tiptronic shifting are for amateurs like a manual rip off or as training wheels to a bicycle.

Posted by combine_hunter (Member # 39526) on :

No experience with manual, so I went with automatic.

Posted by footlover728 (Member # 45413) on :

Manual all day !

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

Try sitting in California Freeway traffic with a manual and see how you like it then lol...with that said, manual is better with a lot less moving parts to fail, better MPG, and control of power. Just not in stop n' go traffic.

Posted by FtLckr26 (Member # 13998) on :

Manual. So much more you can do, as far as control, with a manual. Sometimes I get bored driving my truck to work and its an automatic. I'll take my wifes car because its a manual.

Posted by aka.footjoyboy (Member # 32751) on :

Have driven manual for about 4/5 of my driving life, but I'll take automatic any day, especially on a hill at a stoplight.
Both of my vehicles now are automatic and I couldn't be happier.

Posted by KDCX859 (Member # 25431) on :

Your not a real driver unless there are 3 pedals. I've owned 6 vehicles so far and all have been manual transmissions. I've gone from New York to Illinois to get a car due to the fact that it was a standard. I drove 3 hours away to get my current truck for the same reason.
More control, less drivetrain power losses, less electronic nannies to keep track of, feeling more connected with the machine are all reasons for me. I just plain prefer a clutch, and I've driven on freeways that turn into parking lots, and I still prefer it.
With that being said, technology has come a long way with automatics and some can hold more power and shift faster than manuals, and the efficiency difference is almost nil so I can see why people choose automatics for more than just convenience.... But still... Clutch rules!
I'm just old school, and it's going to suck when I need a new vehicle once mine starts dying, pickings are getting slim for a truck with a clutch.

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

quote:
Originally posted by KDCX859:
Your not a real driver unless there are 3 pedals. I've owned 6 vehicles so far and all have been manual transmissions. I've gone from New York to Illinois to get a car due to the fact that it was a standard. I drove 3 hours away to get my current truck for the same reason.
More control, less drivetrain power losses, less electronic nannies to keep track of, feeling more connected with the machine are all reasons for me. I just plain prefer a clutch, and I've driven on freeways that turn into parking lots, and I still prefer it.
With that being said, technology has come a long way with automatics and some can hold more power and shift faster than manuals, and the efficiency difference is almost nil so I can see why people choose automatics for more than just convenience.... But still... Clutch rules!
I'm just old school, and it's going to suck when I need a new vehicle once mine starts dying, pickings are getting slim for a truck with a clutch.

Well said and True. The only time a real good built automatic is needed is for timed drag racing. There's a bunch of options for manual transmissions in trucks, you just have to look.( Or order from the factory). [Cheers]

Posted by Tiny Dave (Member # 30771) on :

Well when it comes to hauling and pulling trailors I like a stick plus one with an overdrive.

Posted by The Homie (Member # 44308) on :

Their is only one way to drive a vehicle and its stick. I HATE automatics. And I live in southern California right by the 405. Yeah it sucks in traffic BUT, to have full control of ur car, with no lag, with the response you need at that time, its like ur one with the car. Honestly

I recently took a road a trip to the sequoia national forest and I couldn't take my car (stick) so I had to drive my girlfriends(Auto), JEEEZ!!! THE WORST! dont get me started on how we barely made it up each tiny slope and massive uphills. We were pushing the motor. We were barely keeping up with the big semi trucks. Not to mention we killed a TON of gas
Now, if I was in my car I could've dropped a gear or two kept my car at a good rpm and cruise up with the hills with ease. While saving gas, not pushing my motor hard and still keeping it at 65-75mph.

Plus, you can do burnouts [Woot]

But this is all maybe bc wen I first started driving my dad made me drive a stick truck and take my driving test in. So I guess im more comfortable and in control haha [Big Grin]

Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :

Until my current car, I spent all my life driving a manual. For the most part, there really hasn't been a real adjustment.

Not until it snows, anyway; I hate that the automatic continually down-shifts (causing a serious loss of traction) when I would ordinarily stay in a higher gear to avoid putting too much power to the wheels. Hills and curves on hills, can become very exciting when this happens.

Posted by Cain (Member # 8492) on :

Never learned stick believe it or not... Would love to try but stick would annoy me unless it was on more deserted roads where you could open it up...

Posted by KDCX859 (Member # 25431) on :

Yea, first time driving a stick should be in a large parking lot or in the middle of nowhere until you get the feel for it. My girlfriend can drive my truck, first time I made her do it was about 3am, and she did well. She's driven us home with it after I had a little too much to drink, and didn't stall or do a burnout once.
We went out playing in the snow last winter on some seasonal roads, and aside from getting stuck a few times (bonus!), I learned she's never done donuts before. Well, we fixed that!
She is still wary about hills and traffic since hers is an auto, but it's good to know she can do it if she has to.

Posted by bluetoelover (Member # 14736) on :

Automatic for me. Never have driven a stick though. When I drive I most commonly have a drink in my hand or just constantly stop/go kind of drive(predominatly city driving) so I really have no desire to drive stick. Seems like a pain in the ass to me driving in an urban setting/multi tasking. I'm just talking out of my ass though because I've driven stick...

Posted by Doc Ock (Member # 46755) on :

Other than feet I'm huge into the import tuner scene. From racing to now getting into drifting...so a manual is a must. It's just something about slamming gears.

Posted by jediofthefeet (Member # 1463) on :

Manual is more fun, especially when you have a girl who is curious and wants to learn it.

But I prefer automatic because the stick shift gets in the way when you are getting a hj, bj, fj while driving.

Posted by Maverick Matrix (Member # 2989) on :

Manual hands down. I'm in my late 20s and I totally prefer a stick. It's pretty much already been said but the control is crucial for me. Plus, there's something nostalgic about banging the gears, no pun intended. Yeah, there are times I don't want to sit in a parking lot freeway with a clutch but I'd rather have a stick any day. My car has been down for awhile so I've been driving an automatic trans and I miss my 5-speed so much. I don't understand how you can live in Detroit, be a gear head and NOT drive a stick. It's a big deal for me.

Posted by veteater (Member # 3602) on :

6speed all day. PS: Viper has never been available with an auto. I like it that way too.

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

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Originally posted by veteater:
6speed all day. PS: Viper has never been available with an auto. I like it that way too.

And the Nissan GT-R doesn't offer a 6-speed manual...two cars that could sell SO many more if they offered both options.

Posted by veteater (Member # 3602) on :

Having driven the Nissan, I'll tell you flat out, IT'S EFFIN' FAST!

Both cars do the same thing very well: they both accelerate and break fast, they handle exceptionally well, and they are both rare cars. But they are two different animals outside of this.

Nissan's GT-R uses two turbochargers and sky-high revs from their V6 motor to produce a lot of power. They use an auto trans/DCT (dual clutch trans) to allow seamless and lightning quick gear changes. The traction control/stability system allows the car to be driven exceptionally fast with minimal effort, and will save your ass in the event of driver error. That's all fine and dandy, but some drivers want more. Also, good luck fitting into the seat of one if you have a larger (not fat) torso, broad shoulders, or wide ass.

Viper is a purpose built racing car that is street legal. The new car has the largest displacement motor and makes the most power from a naturally aspirated motor. You hear every little thing the car is doing, and once you know how to handle the snake you can feel and anticipate what the car WANTS to do.

The older cars such as my RT/10 are on the intimidating side in that it has so much bottom-end torque, that it WANTS to liquify the monster Michelins in the rear every chance it gets. There is a learning curve to the car, and that's how in my opinion how a race car should be.

The whole reason I bought my Viper over say, a Porsche or Corvette is due to my long term love affair with the car, it is a driver's machine, and she is very rewarding once you learn the car. As well, it is rare. People in my area know the car, and know me. Bad thing? Not really, as I give everybody time to talk and ask about the car. Many "block laps" have been given, and everybody that gets out says the same thing... "It's not as bad as the magazine suggests!"

The most surprising things about this car, is its incredibly easy to drive slowly in the city (start in 2nd and stay there), 6th gear at a steady 65mph on the highway rewards you with close to 30mpg (1300rpm est), and it doesn't sound like any other vehicle on the road.

Sorry for my long post, but I love cars.

Posted by andyboss (Member # 41209) on :

Hello. I only drive Mercedes-Benz Automatic.

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

quote:
Originally posted by veteater:
Having driven the Nissan, I'll tell you flat out, IT'S EFFIN' FAST!

Both cars do the same thing very well: they both accelerate and break fast, they handle exceptionally well, and they are both rare cars. But they are two different animals outside of this.

Nissan's GT-R uses two turbochargers and sky-high revs from their V6 motor to produce a lot of power. They use an auto trans/DCT (dual clutch trans) to allow seamless and lightning quick gear changes. The traction control/stability system allows the car to be driven exceptionally fast with minimal effort, and will save your ass in the event of driver error. That's all fine and dandy, but some drivers want more. Also, good luck fitting into the seat of one if you have a larger (not fat) torso, broad shoulders, or wide ass.

Viper is a purpose built racing car that is street legal. The new car has the largest displacement motor and makes the most power from a naturally aspirated motor. You hear every little thing the car is doing, and once you know how to handle the snake you can feel and anticipate what the car WANTS to do.

The older cars such as my RT/10 are on the intimidating side in that it has so much bottom-end torque, that it WANTS to liquify the monster Michelins in the rear every chance it gets. There is a learning curve to the car, and that's how in my opinion how a race car should be.

The whole reason I bought my Viper over say, a Porsche or Corvette is due to my long term love affair with the car, it is a driver's machine, and she is very rewarding once you learn the car. As well, it is rare. People in my area know the car, and know me. Bad thing? Not really, as I give everybody time to talk and ask about the car. Many "block laps" have been given, and everybody that gets out says the same thing... "It's not as bad as the magazine suggests!"

The most surprising things about this car, is its incredibly easy to drive slowly in the city (start in 2nd and stay there), 6th gear at a steady 65mph on the highway rewards you with close to 30mpg (1300rpm est), and it doesn't sound like any other vehicle on the road.

Sorry for my long post, but I love cars.

Have you driven a Super Snake Shelby yet? Not very many out there..maybe a couple hundred? Blows the GT-500 out of the water, and would probably eat the Viper for lunch lol. [Tongue]

Posted by GQguy (Member # 16534) on :

Manual all the way.