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Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by revolt(m): 9:47am On Sep 04, 2016 |
iamzoya:yes u sure know how to drive. esp when u pointed out how to maneuver and avoid accidents by changing gears. for eg quickly down shifting or putting ur car in neutral when trying to brake abruptly increases the effect of braking almost tripple. manuals rock sha. autos are cool but jes dere 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by revolt(m): 9:53am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Majesticniyi:with thus your statement you clearly don't know how to drive manual . The only time u probably drove a manual was in driving school ( those clumsy teachers, that don't even know the tricks of up shifting or down shifting .). 2 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Nobody: 9:54am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Tyche: I dey try my best o. I was just joking around with my comment , that doesn't mean driving an auto and manual is same in extreme traffic. I doubt bus drivers find it funny _ maybe that's why some of them are aggressive Make we dey talk true sometimes. That's my problem with most manual drivers (in Nigeria), always acting like they are in some competition with auto drivers. Always feeling superior...all na driving mbok. Though the last time I drove a friends' manual car, the pedals were sooo soft, I thought they would slip off my feet.... I guess the latest ones come 'that easy'. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Nobody: 10:05am On Sep 04, 2016 |
As for me I am already used to a manual car and the day I drove an automatic car my left foot was busy looking for the clutch pedal. I tell you it was a really akward. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by micklplus(m): 10:09am On Sep 04, 2016 |
redcliff: It's sad how lazy people have become. Driving a manual is now a taboo. Unbelievable. I used to drive a manual audi 1.8 turbo, no car ever beat me on the road both intercity and long distance journey. Yeah, it was a manual. I drove a manual Honda Eod to 2003 model, you need to feel the power and responsiveness of the car. The fuel consumption was wonderful. I sold her off in May 2016. The buyer has been very thankful. All these people ranting about manual are either bad drivers or have a warped mentality of a manual being not a befitting car while automatic drive is the rave. 2 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by joephemzyz(m): 10:11am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Manual transmission enhances control of the vehicle, and thus requires a higher level of foot-eye-hand-brain coordination. Failure to effectively acquire these skills will result in stress and dissatisfaction. Its real fun tho.... 2 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by redcliff: 10:21am On Sep 04, 2016 |
micklplus: Both being bad drivers plus hvijg warped mentality. 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Icecomrade: 10:41am On Sep 04, 2016 |
shyling: Your comment only made me smile. Maybe because am trying to figure out the relevance to my comment. I will buy an Auto car for my wife for convenience. Manual has its own stress especially in a traffic and hilly road. If buying and driving a manual car makes you feel equal with men, please enjoy. It's your money and life. Do whatever you like, non of anyone's business. Please stay clear |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Aquariann: 10:43am On Sep 04, 2016 |
engrshakespeare: Geez bro.. Seriously? Yebo is a South-African word like one saying the Italian word "Kapish?" (meaning to understand) or something after making a point. You were too quick to think tribal.. 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by shyling(f): 10:50am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Icecomrade: Seems am getting interested in the woman of concern..... I believe she deserves more ....which we ladies can give..... A crosstour won't be bad... A beautiful piece of vehicle by Honda for the lady soon to be mine forever absent your oppressive self. 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Electronzeez(m): 10:56am On Sep 04, 2016 |
The only reason why I won't advise you to buy a manual transmission is because you are a lady . A manual driver is always smarter than an auto driver . I am not talking about learner manual driver . As a lady your make up hand will turn muscular with manual transmission. I love being in control of what the car does .I don't like automatic. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Reference(m): 11:12am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Auto except you wanna grow calves the size of tree trunks especially when driving german. When in Lagos I just take taxis. Just can't do it. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by chiraqDemon(m): 11:15am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Wingback:You're very wrong bro My mom has been driving manual since i was about 7 or 8 (im 18 now) Her main ride is even a toyota Hilux and i have to tell u my mom has reversed and entered places some men wouldnt dare take their own hilux vehicles She is a pro.....and there has never been a disaster or accident 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by precasino(m): 11:20am On Sep 04, 2016 |
PaperLace:Lol @ d saying * yam leg*. Well i own a manual recently. My first ride, mot by choice tho. It was much cleaner and cheaper. I think is quite aiit., i bet it improves IQ as well cuz u have to calculate i think. Only disadvantage is traffic. Really terrible and i live in benin city. So to avoid yam leg/thigh strain. U should opt for automatic cuz lagos traffic is terrible. Ama look out now if am growing yam leg now#lol, Thanks for d heads up. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by NL1960: 11:26am On Sep 04, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: Iam team manual any day as it gives me control. I have been driving a manual Toyota Corolla 2007 bought brand new since 2007 in Lagos. I once traveled with a friend driving hi own automatic camry and he was surprised that he could not out pace me in my manual toyota corolla. Iam a big fan of Formula 1 and i doubt if Formula 1 cars are automatic. There must be a reason why they were not made automatic. 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by precasino(m): 11:28am On Sep 04, 2016 |
shyling: What iscwrong with this one. Are u his wife or is it your money. We talking car. U talking nonsense. What are u advocating for now. ...forgotten d word for ppl like u. Piss off |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Nobody: 11:29am On Sep 04, 2016 |
precasino: hahaha. The yam leg na joke o. Though it gave me leg/thigh strains at first, it only gets better in the long run. I wonder why some people are claiming it's not 'stressful' in traffic, maybe we shouldn't use the word stressful, 'inconvenient' would stroke their 'driving egos' better... Yea, it sharpens your driving IQ (whatever that means...lol). 3 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Tnoni: 11:54am On Sep 04, 2016 |
shyling: you realise that being matured also entails the kind of thoughts one has right? when you are being seen as good at what you do, you become an authority in that field and people begin to seek your expert opinion on issues relating to your area of expertise. in this forum, Gazzuz has proven times without number that he knows his job, different testimonies coming from people and even me, u can open one of my topics where I opened a thread on this. Give your advise based on your experince and points, no need hating. All I see in that your statement is hate and my brother you don't need it. why are you comparing BRT buses, don't they have their own lanes? and besides is that not a hussle for the driver? what about Danfo? its also a hussle for the driver. i dont think that when you wanna hussle and you are not the one buying the bus, you have any power over the kind of transmittion your bus owner would buy. This is for personal use and has no bases for comparism more so, its a female that wants to use it. Manual is good, less fuel consumption, less trouble, but a lot of stress as you know, there is no guarantee that you won't run into traffic in Lagos, some 5mins and some as long as 2hours. if you hit that kinda traffic in Apapa, you would blame yourself with that manual. 2 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Nobody: 12:16pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Most things that needs to be said have been said so it's left for u to make ur decision. I learned how to drive with manual before I started driving automatic. I later got a manual and it was like going back to driving school. Sometimes when I don't clutch down well the car will just trip off in the middle of the road. I dreaded slowing down or traffic cuz that's just an embarrassment waiting to happen. Guess what? It was a simple advice from my cousin after church service who happens to be a mechanic that helped me perfect it.He told me to always clutch down anytime I'm slowing down and since then I've been an expert driver. Nowadays I don't really like driving auto cuz I don't feel in total control. When you grow up playing racing games or a fan of formula 1 and fast and furious you know changing sticks is next best thing to driving. Sorry for the long epistle 4 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Paentera(m): 12:32pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Sashafm: If you are like me who encounters less than 10% of the regular traffic that Lagosians face driving to work, a manual transmission gear would be fine. I enjoy it as it gives me full control of the power of the vehicle. In the alternative, if you must go for an Automatic transmission gear, ask for one that has CVT. More about CVT here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Paentera(m): 12:36pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Sashafm: I drive the same but with a manual transmission. In all since I bought the car new in 2014, I have not spent up to N100,000 in maintenance as I service every 3 months and a comprehensive service every 6 months. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by shyling(f): 1:17pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Tnoni:Must you quote me? No one is almighty. Deal with it! All those trucks in Apapa are manual transmission. Next time make sure you have something reasonable to say before quoting me 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by shyling(f): 1:20pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
precasino:What I know about vehicles will take you 3 lifetimes to comprehend. Now bugger off! |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by shyling(f): 1:24pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
NL1960:Most cars are manual transmission kitted 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by 99foxxy(f): 1:36pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Manual is stressful but truth be told, if you don't know how to drive manual car, then you're a learner. All the people ranting of manual this Auto that when there were less Auto cars those days in Lagos was there no traffic? even as a lil kid then Lagos was a hell traffic city compare to now that it's better. Minus the cost, some people prefer manual and it has to be a matter of choice and if you're a beginner please follow your heart. The stress of changing gear and all the clutch wahala, manual can be used even in the remote village with bad roads. You're not incapacitated, so use your brains to decide the kind of car you can afford and be able to manage and maintain... 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by iamkingzlee(m): 2:54pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
PaperLace:I love this plain and straight forward! 2 Likes |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by abduolaye(m): 3:11pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
I advised that u go for manual |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by EdDave(m): 4:26pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
I love driving manual but in Lagos traffic, pls give me Automatic any day. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by emerich(m): 4:26pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Have waited 4 this for like 3 months now, just bought a manual transmission, Honda baby boy 2002, wanted auto tranny initially but had to go 4 d manual cos of it's neat exterior n interior, my friends feels it nice since am still learning to drive. It's fun though I bashed it while negotiating a bend in my gate. Tnx 4 ur inputs and encouragement as regards a manual tranny. |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by Majesticniyi(m): 4:46pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
revolt: Well, if you say I don't know how to drive a manual.....who am I to argue, oh omniknowest? I happen to be a mechanical engineer tho....ND and B.Sc so I'm sure there's very little you can tell me about cars |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by revolt(m): 5:12pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Majesticniyi:lol! Having a bsc in mech eng has nuffn to do with driving manual duhhh!! Afterall 99% of our engineers (professors inclusive), can't make a simple circuit board, but can calculate theory. 1 Like |
Re: How Hard Is It To Drive A Manual Car In Lagos by doskie(m): 5:23pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Sashafm:don't try manual in lagos state. You will develop arthritis before you know it. |
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