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For at least a few years now, even conventional "slushbox" automatics get better mileage than a manual transmission when in the same car. Lower maintenance cos
by Mekkanox 10y ago
For at least a few years now, even conventional "slushbox" automatics get better mileage than a manual transmission when in the same car.
Lower maintenance costs are usually mentioned as an advantage of manual over automatic, but slushboxes have been around for quite a while now. With routine maintenance and average use (meaning no launch control usage or burnouts), both types will last forever.
- JoeAltmaier 10y agoYou can drive a manual very efficiently. My Forester has a display showing instantaneous efficiency. I can increase mileage by a third by paying close attention to it. But that means driving very conservatively, which I'd never do without the display to remind me.
- brokenmachine 10y agoSince I have bought a manual car, my efficiency has gone down by a ridiculous amount. Fortunately the fun factor has gone up by the same amount so I don't care...