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It's really a matter of preference. It's about 50/50 manuals to automatics. However, many auto makers are almost eliminating manual transmissions. I haven't seen many new truck with even the OPTION to get a manual. Ford makes you go to an F-350 (last time I checked) in order to get a manual option. I prefer a manual, for many reasons: Better control, better driver, more fun, safer (as a byproduct in some cases, people will be more focused, and less likely to cause an accident), better gas mileage (depending how you drive it), better acceleration (most older automatics were 3 speeds which atttains a higher speed per revolution, but acceleration is much slower, while a 5 speed manual spaces it out more, shifts are closer together, but acceleration is better, and even if you have to hold the gear longer than you want, high RPMs can cause momentum to increase acceleration in the next gear, which is an advantage getting up to speed on the freeway), and easier to tell if something is wrong.Disadvantages: fatigue, especially in traffic. You can't do much for the leg fatigue, but a short shift kit helps make the shifts quicker, and reduces arm fatigue. FWD short shift kits are simple to install. Some RWD short shift kits require replacing components inside the transmission, in addition to the shorter stick.
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Huh? we drive standards as well. Many millions of them.Where can I find general information on organizing a car show?
because theyre lazy for the most part, and too rushed, so they have to multitask while driving, which is dificult in a manual.Costco return policy on gps systems?
I have been to Europe and they have automatic cars over there too.Too much stop and go traffic for a manual .
cuz its the easiest and were not that smart
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Convenience.A lot of American products make life more convenient. Convenience sells, and driving a manual makes it more difficult to do other activities like reading and eating while waiting in traffic in Chicago or LA.
Most people [after the novelty of driving has worn off] want to get from point A to point B with a minimum of fuss. Automatic cars are good for this task.
couple of answers to this.
1) most americans are to lazt to learn to drive an manual much less know how to change a tire
2) When I was living in a big city and would get stuck in traffic i realized how much i missed an automatic. Stop and go traffic does hell on your clutch.
by the way now that i no longer live in the city i would hate driving an automatic car its no fun.
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First, not all Americans drive automatic cars. That being said an automatic has clearly some advantages over a manual shift. Traffic comes to mind first, when your sitting in rush hour traffic your foot gets tired of depressing the clutch all the time. It is also easier in some terrain. I live in San Francisco and drive a clutch, sometimes on the hills I wish I didn't. The old concept that a manual drive is superior to a automatic has pretty much been laid to waste with 6 speed automatics and pedal shift systems. I still prefer a manual drive over automatic but only because I enjoy spirited drives in the twisty hills.What does CSF stand for when talking about imports?
Some prefer them. Actually, I drive a 5-speed manual transmission.it is easier to stuff my face and drive with an automatic
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