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Very similar situation in Germany. I think the misinformation could be an historical artifact from times when automatic transmission technology was in early st

by VMG 10y ago

Very similar situation in Germany. I think the misinformation could be an historical artifact from times when automatic transmission technology was in early stages.

skrause 10y ago
I don't think there is a lot of misinformation in Germany. I'm German and I simply buy manual transmissions because they are a lot cheaper and I know a lot of people who are they same. I really would prefer an automatic transmission, but spend an extra 2000 euros for that bit of extra comfort? No thanks.
- VMG 10y ago
  I was referring to the misinformation about higher fuel efficiency of manual compared to automatic. I heard it too in driving school.
  - Swizec 10y ago
    The real question is: Will it save more money in gas than it costs extra to buy?
    - VMG 10y ago
      The rabbit hole goes deeper: how do you price in externalities like pollution for fuel? Or for an automatic transmission?
    - VMG 10y ago
      The rabbit hole goes deeper: how do you price in externalities like pollution for fuel? Or for an automatic transmission?