For the manual gear drivers on nairaland,  Let us know why you are driving a car with  manual transmission. Did it have to do with control, speed or was it just more affordable. Automatic drivers let us know why you didn't get manual. Please this is not a  thread about which is better, just to see the reasons people chose manual over auto or vice versa.

I drive an automatic but sometimes I just wish for the old manual shift; it somehow makes the driving all the more fun.

I'd say Better Gas mileage overall,
Sticks are more fun, auto transmission is for wimps

I chose manual or shift transmission because in Nigeria, nothing is automatic, our system is a manual system, and so even the government is a manual type, PHCN is manual, telephone, roads, security, everything is by manual transmission, and so I followed the lead.

Control and Affordable

I had my first major accident while driving an automatic and i know if it was a manual, the accident could have been avoided because i would have had to control the car i.e change gears and stay alert.
The auto was too comfy and i slept off while driving.

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Ikwikwikwi:

I chose manual or shift transmission because in Nigeria, nothing is automatic, our system is a manual system, and so even the government is a manual type, PHCN is manual, telephone, roads, security, everything is by manual transmission, and so I followed the lead.

No need to divert. . . stay on the topics Pls

This is the 21st century,where things are supposed to be a lot easier.
Automatic any day,anytime. Drive manual when i don't have a choice.

@Tboy, what of the second accident

I prefer manual cause it gives me control. Like to take charge of my driving.

@ tboy1, who are you to direct my post, busy bodi

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Ikwikwikwi:

@ tboy1, who are you to direct my post, busy bodi

I drive and choose Manual over auto trans with various reasons below:

FOR FUN:
Til tomorrow, I derive a lot of pleasure driving stick cars. Its something I cant really explain. Most especially with powerfull engine propelled vehicles like cars with V6 engines. You get the complete power of V6 engine on the wheels via manual. Like I said, you will feel the fun while the car is in motion. In fact, V6 autos with manual trans drives or goes like ROCKETS!!

RELIABILITY:
Its world wide known that manual trans are very reliable Units. We do have electrical failures on our vehicles all the time. Its inevitable, no matter how new your car is. Battery can fail anytime, likewise Alternator and Starter. With Manual tranny, you can always Jerk-start the car, to take you home or nearest auto worksop. You wont be stranded on highway when your battery or starter suddenly fails.

DURABILITY:
I prefer manual trans because of its durability. Even with less maintenance, it can outlive the car itself. I dont remember ever draining and refilling the gear oil. All I do is to top up if there is a leakage, which is very easy, simple  and cheaper to fix. Manual trans does not select oil grades like auto does, as long as there is oil inside, carry go!! Cost of maintaining manual trans is very very low.

ABSOLUTE CONTROL:
Ahh!! This is where I love manual like , Being in total/absolute control of the car, how you want it to move, stop, rev while in motion, etc. You need to drive one to understand!

Want to be in contsol?then manual is what u need.

Manual gives you more control and flexibility. With manaul, you are the king!

Just consider the weakness and tiredess u felt after that long journey wt a manual transmission vehicle,do u also consider the stress u normally went thru weneva there's a slow movement of vehicle in a traffic jam?
Auto is still better in all round.

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Is it not clear that apart from choice, cost/affordability of auto as against manual may be a determing factor?

VPersie:

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i drive a beemah (manual transmission). i had the optio of buying an auto. power and preformance is nothing without control. i like my car subdued and thats why i cannot drive an auto.

I drive both,the automatic if I have to go anywhere downtown in ATL,the traffic is nightmarish, of course when driving in the suburbs I take the manual car

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Driving a manual car gives you all the control and excitement you need. Also best to use on long distance journeys.

Keeps me from falling asleep on the steering!

Besides it was my first Car, I didnt want to get used to 'easy-driving'!

I sleep when i drive auto 'cause it's too comfortable,Stick is more fun.

That is what i have for now.

I can't emagin manual again i drove manual for 3yrs it was hell infact it is beta not to be mobile dan manual Automatic anyday with it u won't even feel d pain of trafick anyday auto all the way

Manual, thought it was the type i had.

I learnt driving with manual some 11 years ago, but I'm not sure I can drive manual again without fumbling.