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Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by 360crest(m): 11:00am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Manual Cars are stressfull jawe .... 1 Like |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by r33d(m): 11:01am On Feb 16, 2015 |
The difference is based on what you want from your car. Personally, I like a manual transmission because, I get to control the car. My experience with an AUTO transmission just didn't make me feel the control. Maybe, it was because I learnt with a manual transmision car. |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Bright2(m): 11:02am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Picture or ! You know naa |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by 702: 11:09am On Feb 16, 2015 |
A stick shift car can be a blast to drive, especially for those who have plenty of experience with controlling manual transmissions. Nevertheless, there are plenty of other good reasons for having shift sticks around: • Manual transmissions are usually easier to maintain than their automatic counterparts. For starters, most manual transmissions tend to be less complex than automatics, meaning that fewer things go wrong in the first place. The only repair item frequently seen on most stick shifts is the clutch and that component usually doesn’t require changing for hundreds of thousands of miles, under ideal conditions. • Manual transmissions use gear oil or engine oil, in most cases. Unlike automatic transmission fluid (ATF), it doesn’t deteriorate as quickly over time and it doesn’t need frequent changes. Some manufacturers even suggest that manual transmission fluids don’t need changing unless there’s a leak or after a repair’s been completed. • Fuel economy is usually much better in stick shift-equipped cars. Parasitic power losses from the torque converter and hydraulic pump can rob an automatic-equipped car of a small percentage of its power, along with its fuel efficiency. Depending on driving style and road conditions, drivers can increase their fuel economy by as much as 15 percent. • Driving a stick shift car gives you a better sense of control over your vehicle. Without the torque converter constantly pushing you forward, you’ll have an easier time with braking. You’ll also have a much easier time with engine braking or using the momentum of the engine itself to slow yourself down. • Stick shift cars are usually cheaper when brand-new than their automatic counterparts, especially on the lower end of the automobile market. Of course, there are few disadvantages to owning a stick shift car, as well: • Learning how to operate a stick shift comes with a pretty steep learning curve. Newcomers can expect to jerk, buck, stall and miss shifts as they figure out the clutch, shift timing and other basics. • Unlike in an automatic, starting off on a hill ranges from being slightly inconvenient to being absolutely terrifying, depending on your driving skill. Many drivers have rolled back into traffic or stalled out after trying (and failing) to pull away from a hill. • Depressing the clutch pedal is a way of life in stick shift cars, but the experience can be a bit more painful in cars with heavy clutch pedal feedback. Over time, it can definitely mess with your left leg, especially at the joints. It takes time, patience and effort to learn the joys of stick shift driving. If you’re looking at a six-speed manual sedan or coupe for your next vehicle, you can weigh these pros and cons to see if you’re ready to take the plunge. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Nobody: 11:09am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Guys talk...just wanna contribute...I drive both auto and manual, funny though; I kinda feel the manual than the auto! 4 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by 9jatatafo(m): 11:10am On Feb 16, 2015 |
laivwire: When drive an auto stick car, there is no point you shifting your gear stick from D to N, just leave on D and depress your brake when in traffic. For me I don't subscribe to manual anymore. |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Edusouls(m): 11:11am On Feb 16, 2015 |
brother there one very efficient gear,very reliable gear, a transmission chosen by proffessional drivers since almost 120 years of cars innovation, and that is the manual gear, and since 8 years of driving i stick with manual,and will with manual for life... ogawisdom: 2 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by greaterlove(m): 11:11am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Ikenna351:Ikenna has spoken. Happy newyear bros. 1 Like |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by kudsweet(f): 11:12am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Automatic is still the best any day anytime, the world is moving forward so shall I with my Tiny light camry. 4 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by akpanikpe(m): 11:13am On Feb 16, 2015 |
ogawisdom:bros I control what I drive, not wat I drive controlling me, I Jst pray u never have gear problem on a lonely high way wen driving an auto car. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Nobody: 11:17am On Feb 16, 2015 |
I really do not like Auto cause the feel of not being incharge is not there. ANY day any time MANUAL rocks. I still wonder why most racing cars are built to use MANUAL transmission. 2 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Edusouls(m): 11:18am On Feb 16, 2015 |
amateur drivers, women, and handicapped people just preffer automatic cos is much easier to drive, proffessional drivers, men, daredevil drivers, road kings like us go with the transmission of choice since 80 years,the undefeatable manual.. ogawisdom: 4 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by caesaraba(m): 11:20am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Funny, I've never driven an auto. No complains with manual trans. |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by InZA: 11:20am On Feb 16, 2015 |
I miss the manual experience It's just that in a place like lagos, if you want to be driving a manual car you will end up having leg cramps 5 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by ribbit: 11:23am On Feb 16, 2015 |
manual car on highway is awesome since you are in total control, but in traffic, you left leg will sing haleluyah after pressing the clutch like every minutes. 4 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by ruggedtimi(m): 11:32am On Feb 16, 2015 |
I drive both...have been drivng more of automatic recently. Automatic makes driving easy for u and u can accelerate easier but the manual picks faster. becarefull with the automatic brake it is veri sharp unlike the manual brake that wrks well wit d clutch. Gals like an automatic ride 1 Like |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by hermesprogidy(m): 11:32am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Manual gear cars is just sufferhead. Automatic gear anyday for me |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Nobody: 11:33am On Feb 16, 2015 |
[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=30734851]Please ensure you are certified a good driver b4 hitting the streets. Do not use your left foot to step on the brakes, it is a bad habit. Congratulations. please i would like to know why steeping on the brake with the left foot is wrong because i actually step on it with my left foot, i tried using my right foot but it wasn't comfortable. |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by hermesprogidy(m): 11:34am On Feb 16, 2015 |
How is it better if you have a gear problem with a manual car? akpanikpe: |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Rhozabeth(m): 11:34am On Feb 16, 2015 |
If u can drive only automatic cars believe me u don't know how to drive! From what u wrote so far, your instructor is good what u need is a few days/weeks of mor lessons and you will be good to go! Best of luck! 2 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Nobody: 11:34am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Stick shift cars are everything! The gear transmission... Speed... Fuel economy... Safer...(nobody go like thief your car ) Focus... etc Only intelligent people can drive them. Yeayea, bc it requires allotta focus and calculation. If your automatic packs up in traffic, just forget it. Chook grass for the glass and go home. Though I must confess, automatic makes life easier. 6 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Edusouls(m): 11:34am On Feb 16, 2015 |
the transmission of choice for pro drivers and road kings since 80 years, the gear that unleashes the beast in the car and driver, the transmission preffered in super cars and speed demons like the popular lamborghini, muscle sport sedans, audi spyder's, corvettes, mustangs, vipers and the demonic cobra's cars, just the manual..autos were made for women, handicapped, the amateurs, and paranoid drivers, it easily packs up, and with the auto's you are never fully in control like the manuals, am a road king for 8years now, i stick with the manual anytime, anyday, anywhere,cos it the gears for real drivers... 1 Like |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by hotice01: 11:34am On Feb 16, 2015 |
its a simple issue.... if you want comfort and pleasurable driving then go for Auto-transmission. good for intra city movement. if you like speed,action,full control and precision then go for manual transmission.excellent for inter city highways. Its my opinion though.I love both but when I'm in the mood for control I opt for manual,especially on smooth roads. |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by Rhozabeth(m): 11:38am On Feb 16, 2015 |
akpanikpe:Simple, they pick faster after transmission! |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by idupaul: 11:41am On Feb 16, 2015 |
ogawisdom: You are clearly a village man .. Any true car enthusiast will always tell you auto aint gat nothing on Manual shift .. Manual is for for people who know what driving is all about while auto is for people who just need to move a vehicle 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by shegzy23: 11:42am On Feb 16, 2015 |
manual is the best to lean how to drive, the question is which one is good to lean? not all about dis argument |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by ZIMDRILL(m): 11:52am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Binb: thats were you are lost manuals are not outdated even cars that are manufactured in just for europe market are manual nigerians you are confused on basic that americans prefer automatics and most of your new and used car in nigeria are from america and are automatic, therefore YOU think the rest of the world is moving to automatics , NO Like i said before most car in europe are manual, here in UK most people learn to drive with manual, thats the sort of natural way to drive and also by law if a driving licence is for an automatic car, you are not allowed to drive a manual car but if your licence is for a manual car, you can drive a automatic (it doesnt take 3 mins for a manual driver to master how to drive an automatic) the only thing i noticed is that you generally brake hard 3 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by stagger: 11:52am On Feb 16, 2015 |
gmaribel: Mr man, go and learn how to drive from scratch. I learnt with a manual stick and I drove manual sticks for 15 years before I got my first automatic stick. Right now, my wife uses the 2 automatic sticks while I use the only manual stick in the house. There are things I can do with a manual stick which you cannot get with an automatic stick. Why do you think F1 and motor rally cars are made with manual sticks? 2 Likes |
Re: Automatic Vs Manual My Experience. by sorextee(m): 11:58am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Manual still the best. Though it becomes tiring, especially when driving on a long journey. U can't "push to start" an auto. Auto gear box dey quick get issues, over manual. Automatic transmissions need regular fluid changes and are vulnerable to fluid leaks which can be very destructive. Many manual transmissions do not require any regular maintenance whatsoever. Repairs are usually more costly on automatics. In general, manuals have better acceleration and quarter mile times than automatics. Automatics are boring as hell to drive. Manuals are fun as hell to drive. CAR na car anyway. Congrats.. |
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