2007-02-01 09:32:42 · 26 answers · asked by ortheother 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Standard - you can't beat it in snow. Automatics always start in first gear, no matter what the indicator says, so it's often too much torque for snow. With a standard transmission, I can start in second, effectively halving the torque. Also, in snow, I can downshift SMOOTHLY to slow down, without risking locking up the wheels. Much better on gas, and much more fun. As a bonus, if you ever leave you lights on while parked, you can start with a flat battery by rolling it down a hill and letting out the clutch. Try doing THAT with an automatic!
2007-02-02 12:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard and I love it! My parents told me I couldn't get my license until I took the test in a standard car. I've always been slightly afraid of driving and at first driving a manual made my fears even more apparent, but as I got the hang of things, driving a stick has given me a lot more confidence driving. It gives the driver so much more control. Now I hate driving automatics because I can't feel what the car is doing as well. If you're debating on what to learn or purchase my advise would be to learn/buy a standard, you won't regret it. I like it because gas mileage is better, people can't always borrow your car because they can't drive it, and if you ever need to borrow a car you can drive anything. Go for the manual!
2007-02-01 17:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by MeShell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic
2007-02-01 17:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Diego 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic.
2007-02-01 17:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic.
2007-02-01 17:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Marcie E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard.
With the exception of drivers' ed in HS, every single car, truck, SUV & motorcycle I have operated has had a manual transmission. I would never purchase any vehicle with an automatic transmission - shifting gears is an inseparable part of driving.
2007-02-01 19:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if by standard u mean manual transmission then yeah thats what i drive. i chose to buy a manual because i have more control over my car, it goes faster ( cos i can change the gears myself rather than waiting for them to change) and i love driving and i dont feel ur really driving in an automatic.
2007-02-01 17:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by suzi Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go totally basic....automatic, for I could not drive standard and drink coffee, snack on junk food, talk on the phone, flip the radio, etc!
2007-02-01 17:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by eorando 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to drive standard.I feel more in tune with the auto and the road.The only time that I truely appreciate an automatic transmission is heavy traffic or city streets
2007-02-01 20:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by stacey k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
automatic, too lazy to learn standard! Heard standard is hard and annoying!
2007-02-01 17:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Civita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋