Is there any advantage to having them over an automatic? To me it seems like just an inconvienience of having to constantly shift and use the clutch.
2006-06-23 09:00:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
better gas mileage, better built, cheaper to repair if needed, more fun to drive. :-)
2006-06-23 09:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Generally a manual is more reliable and "sporty" when compared to an automatic, however a manual car will not necessarily outperform an automatic car, in fact, in drag racing a well built auto is often preferred over a manual, as it can shift quicker and more precisely than a human controlled manual.
I'd take an auto with a good stall and a shift kit any day over a manual...just per her in D and go!
2006-06-23 09:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by B.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better milage, cheaper to maintain, fail much less frequently than an auto, engine braking (when you let off the gas, the engine slows the car down, so you don't have to use the brakes as much). A manual trans also makes you a better driver because you have to be more aware of what's going on around you.
2006-06-23 09:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by DIRT MCGIRT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, better gas mileage ... and best of all ...
If you have a dead battery or bad starter, and your car won't start, you can roll it down the hill and pop the clutch, and get the engine going.
For driving enthusiasts, it also feels more like driving and less like you are just steering.
Not to mention the sense of accomplishment from having learned a new skill.
2006-06-23 09:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better control of the car. Safer in poor road conditions (assuming you're a competent driver). Lower gasoline usage.
I guess it's up to your circumstences - in a city an automatic is a plus because of traffic. In rural area, especially during snowy/icy season, a manual can be a life saver...
2006-06-23 09:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Alexa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the city, get an automatic. If you live in the 'burbs, get a manual.
Supposedly, manuals are cheaper both at first purchase and long term maintenance.
But i find it that stress on your legs can be a burden for city driving so it's definately not worth putting stress on your body for any amount of money.
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as for mileage...it all depends whether you can efficiently use manual or not. in many cases auto can be just as fuel effective as manual.
2006-06-23 09:05:34 · answer #6 · answered by CakepMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are lighter than automatics thus you can run a little faster if you are good at shifting. Some of the other characteristics can be useful also. Some people enjoy the shifting.
2006-06-23 09:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by Norm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better gas mileage, cars are usually less expensive offer a more "involved" driving experience. Driving a manual just doesnt compare and isnt as exciting.
2006-06-23 09:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not mistaken, you generally get slightly better gas mileage, and they are faster than their automatic counterparts because a skilled shifter can shift more efficiently than an automatic.
2006-06-23 09:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by w00hahaha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people like them for fuel economy and they are lower maintenance than an automatic. I do not like them because it is a lot of work upshifting and down shifting all the time you drive.
2006-06-23 09:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by lee00_63901 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to tell my daughter the same thing, but she insisted on owning a truck with manual. Now she's crying the blues about how it's a pain in stop and go traffic.
It's not worth the hassle!
2006-06-23 09:10:43 · answer #11 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋