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If “fun” is the primary advantage (I know there are others) then it’s no wonder there’s fewer manuals in the US, at least. I think for many people, myself inclu
by nkrisc 4y ago
If “fun” is the primary advantage (I know there are others) then it’s no wonder there’s fewer manuals in the US, at least. I think for many people, myself included, a car is a tool. I don’t need it to be fun. I need it to be reliable, easy to use, and as efficient as possible.
For some cars are a hobby, but for many people they’re most another tool in our lives.
- katbyte 4y agoManuals have an advantage in some situations (off roading, transmission doesn’t overheat, better performance with skill, repairability) and autos have theirs (easy, better fuel economy) If I commuted to an office every day I’d get an auto (actually these days an EV), but working in the bush/backroads? Manual
- cypress66 4y agoAll those points, except for repairability, are arguable for modern gearboxes such as DSG.
- katbyte 4y agoModern autos still have the overheating issue? Not an issue on road, becomes an issue offroad when your really pushing the vehicle
- mostertoaster 4y agoYeah if I still lived in Seattle area and drove to work I’d want an automatic. As it is I don’t deal with traffic so a manual is a more fun “tool” to drive.
- ghaff 4y agoWell, and fun on a windy country road is a heck of a lot less fun commuting in stop and go traffic.
- Nullabillity 4y agoEven in a stop-and-go traffic jam, a manual transmission will be the least of your worries.
- cycomanic 4y agoLooking at what cars people buy, fun and prestige seem huge contributers to purchasing decision. Otherwise there is really no way to explain how SUVs are the best selling cars and how a significant portion of buyers opts for way overpowered cars.