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Posted by: Der Todesengel
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Posted by: A Good Troll
Why manual is superior, in general when comparing manual versus automatics on the same car:
1. Better gas mileage
2. Manual transmissions are lighter than automatics
3. Cheaper - automatics are an upgrade option
4. Cheaper to maintain - require less scheduled maintenence
5. Cooling - automatic transmissions overheat easier
6. Gear ratios are generally longer in automatics - slower
So to drive an automatic, you pay more for gas, your car gets worse gas mileage, weighs more, is slower, costs more to maintain, costs more to buy, and is more likely to overheat.
Have fun kiddos.
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Manual transmissions are far superior. I drive a 2005 Subaru STI (which only comes with a manual 6 speed), and I also have an 88 Mustang 5.0 auto. Not only is the Subaru much more fun to drive, due to the six speed, but it also puts a hell of alot more power to the ground than my 5.0. Not to mention it has four less cylinders.
Experience behind the wheel of both transmissions has taught me a couple of things about what to expect of drivers:
Manual drivers:
Car enthusiasts
Coordinated
Fuel efficient friendly
Automatic:
Could care less about cars/mechanics
Don't know what horsepower or torque means
Women
Kids that can't drive manuals so they make excuses about how much better autos are