Manual or auto?

[Shirokaze]

Definitely a manual for me. I don't think it's possible for anyone who has never learnt to drive manual to be a decent driver.

[gamblor916]

I have my bike when I want to rip through the gears. Cheap auto car is for getting from A to B.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I went for other. For my everyday driving of my little hyaundai, I like the zippy manual-ness. Plus I rarely get stuck in traffic coz of bizzare working hours, so I am not concerned about that.

However, having had some car experience in Japan, I would go for an auto there, considering traffic and HILLS!

I guess if I had a larger engine I would go for auto as well, for fuel efficiency.

[optimus1]

Unfortunately I can only drive automatic
At the time I was learning to drive, I could only get access to Auto transmission cars.

At the moment I'm driving semi-auto, better than standard auto but not quite the control of full manual.

I want to hopefully learn manual sometime, when I get the chance. Likely on a cheapo bomb to practice on

[Slag]

i'm driving manual hilux atm. last car was a falcon t semi-auto. before that was manual too
thinking manual this time but not sure.
that whole city driving thing while drinking coffee and on the phone is a bitch.

[loophole]

does driving a manual without the clutch count as an auto :P

both my cars are manual at the moment so no choice there. but the car im building up as my next daily driver is going to be an auto.

eventually I want an automatic for daily driving/cruising and my manual car for weekend fun

[UltraMarginal]

i drove manual for years until i shattered my left knee, now i am driving an auto as the constant operation of the clutch is not good for me anymore...

i miss my manual....

i have thought about getting one of those cars with the sports electronic diff or whatever where i dont need the clutch...dont think it is the same tho

I feel for you, but I would think twice about the "sports shift" I have rented a couple cars with that sort of transmission and it's not as satisfying though with a bit more time you might get used to it.

Drive auto. Can't see how anyone can stand being in a traffic jam with a manual.

Manuals have a special gear called Neutral. no point being in gear if you're just sitting there.

I have a manual, and I do enjoy corners every once in a while...
Hill starts aren't a problem, in fact I'd say I've become rather lazy at hill starts, the Suby has a hill start system where if you're in gear the brakes hold for a second or two untill you start to pull off, no handbrake required at all and no slippage at all. love it.

[Slag]

, the Suby has a hill start system where if you're in gear the brakes hold for a second or two untill you start to pull off, no handbrake required at all and no slippage at all. love it.

sounds like a nice feature.. what model is that on

[Slag]

does driving a manual without the clutch count as an auto :P

both my cars are manual at the moment so no choice there. but the car im building up as my next daily driver is going to be an auto.

eventually I want an automatic for daily driving/cruising and my manual car for weekend fun

what are you building..

[loophole]

what are you building..

just a 1971 Ford XY Wagon its going to pearl green with white pearl roof and a V8 302 Windsor oh and ghost flames on the front guards