Why don't you drive a manual?

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Jinny

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I only drive a manual. Dont care about driving in traffic either.

Driving auto is like strapping on a device that does the thrusting for you in sex. I prefer more control.
 

psteng19

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Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Originally posted by: Fritzo
The automatic in my car got 2mpg better than the manual, and was the same price. No brainer there.

No one buys a manual for better gas mileage anyway.

I got a Scion Xa. With it's 102hp engine, I was looking more for milage than performance :) I'm past that "look how fast I can go!" stage, and have moved on to the "Chicks dig me for my MPG" stage.

I find with a weak engine, a manual is even more important.
 

Kaido

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I don't drive an auto because of my killer commute (2+ hours in heavy traffic). My left leg grew a couple inches after I started that job lol. Switched to auto and life has been much better. Of course now I telecommute most of the time, but I still love the car's Traction Control in the winter :)
 

eplebnista

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Because I don't know how to drive stick

I have tried to learn on three different vehicles(two cars and one truck) over the years and never could get the hang of it. I have decided it may be because I am left handed and just do not have the innate coordination between my right arm and my left foot needed to keep the the motor running(especially on take off and while reversing).
 

SparkyJJO

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I got the car from my dad when he retired it from his use, and a 93 taurus didn't come in manual ;) Besides, I don't know how to drive one (yet).
When I buy my own car though it'll probably have a manual.