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Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Mrtesso: 9:58am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Vorpal: There isn't much oddity. For cars with O/D(over drive) function, that's taken care of. For some without, ure allowed to downshift to [D3] to enable that function...or so I think. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:00am On Sep 12, 2016 |
ExpressBooking: Well said bro. If am to drive a " NFS Car" ie a Sports Car then I will gladly go for a manual shift because its best for my stunts. But if it's a jeep/family things then an automatic will be my best bet, especially when a woman/children is involved... |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:01am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: DAMN You fine, yummy yummy...gurl is you married? |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:10am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Uchihaitaci: Lol... thank you. No, I'm not. But let's not derail the thread. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by koxi: 10:12am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: Do you stay around edo/delta? |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:12am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: I would derail a continent for you. How you doing sweetness? hope you is having a great holiday? What say we crash, burn and decimate this holiday plans together? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by peterbello(m): 10:14am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes:Madam, you are not too wrong neither are you right about what you said. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Mrtesso: 10:16am On Sep 12, 2016 |
koxi: Awwww, I'm neither in Edo nor Delta. However I'm eager to learn. So if ure in Edo state, just shoot a practical video clip on a safe track and share it right here! Somewhere quiet off Sapele road...so we can clearly hear what goes on with ur engine. Remember to fasten ur seatbelts. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:20am On Sep 12, 2016 |
lol. I know this is a thread where manual drivers would come massage their egos. Which automatic makes you not to be in control? Who is now in control, amadioha? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by koxi: 10:22am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Mrtesso: Lol...your bad. I'm neither Jason Statham, nor Vin Diesel to shoot a racing video for nairaland. If you wan watch film abeg watch fast&furious 7 |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by b5ive(m): 10:25am On Sep 12, 2016 |
I swear down, manual rocks my world. I love being in charge, so therefor i always go with my manual mazda 323. I drove d auto toyota muscle 4 a week and believe me i really got to undastand that a true proffessional would always prefer manual transittion especially if u are based in Abuja. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by alikipo: 10:25am On Sep 12, 2016 |
peterbello: Changing from D1 to D2 or D2 to D1 has already change the car from automatic to manuel.lol 1 Like |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by peterbello(m): 10:28am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Lemme not lie. The time i miss the automatic the most is when she's wearing a skimpy dress beside me and I have to pause what my right hand is doing to her in order to change gear. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by simeonkoolluck(m): 10:31am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Manual is still on point.. . Depends on your choice ... read this https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/2805/manual-vs-automatic/ |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by robinsonmfon(m): 10:33am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Mrtesso: 10:45am On Sep 12, 2016 |
koxi: Lol!! Aiit...permit me to copy some monickers to enlighten us further. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by gentlegenius(m): 10:47am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes:How can he claim to be scared by your eyes and pretend not to notice your flamboyant beauty? If that pix is really yours, then I must bow to God for covering you with such beauty. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:55am On Sep 12, 2016 |
gentlegenius: Wow... I'm short of words. Thank you, I'm flattered. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 10:59am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 11:02am On Sep 12, 2016 |
This belongs in the joke section, I haven't laughed so hard in years. And to think that I carry the same passport with these characters |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by iyisco2001(m): 11:06am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes:The control is superb, take off, overtaking and all those stunt. My old man too cherish his Toyota starlet and still rocking it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 11:17am On Sep 12, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: We're sorry |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 11:18am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes:beautiful lips |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by FxHouse: 11:26am On Sep 12, 2016 |
Vorpal: Some automatic cars have the same feature...try driving an automatic car with tiptronic gear and you would see yourself driving an "automatic-manual." This is because it has the normal PRND and then S gear level, on the S, you can choose to remain on a particular gear level for as long as you want to and then switch to a higher level or a lower level when you feel the need to. You could actually do this same thing you talked about, like move from a lower gear to a higher gear and back to a lower gear to gather momentum and switch to a higher gear almost immediately. Ford escape 2014 has that button on the side of the stick, and I'm sure alot of recent automatic cars have it too. Seen it on a highlander 2009, a KIA RIO 2015. Look out for the last selection of most recent automatic cars, you would find something like - and + signs. They put you in charge and allow you take full control of driving, just like manual cars. Why get just one, when you can get both in automatic car. You could switch between manual and automatic. Try reading about Tiptronic gears too, they were mostly common in german cars, though the features are coming up more in newer models of all brands of cars. CC ladymercedes Feel free to ask questions. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 11:33am On Sep 12, 2016 |
FxHouse: The S signifies Sports Mode, right? |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Mrtesso: 11:45am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: Oui-Oui...they gonna show up soon. Cc: leuelliot, Gazzuzz |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Shiitposter: 11:47am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: OP, depends on the car. Used to be that manual meant extra gears and much more control over where your revs were at any given moment, but not so much anymore. Autos usually feature more gears now and many manufaturers use excellent shift logic to keep the engine where you want it, especially when combined with selectable drive modes on certain cars. Factor in advancements like dual-clutch automatics and autos make a good case against manuals.So anymore autos will tend to be faster and not suffer from the drawbacks they used to like long shift times, lack of overlap in the rev range and less gears. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by dotedote: 11:47am On Sep 12, 2016 |
On 3 different occasions had I left Lagos for Cotonou to buy a car with automatic transmission for myself but ended up buying a manual transmission. I discovered after the 3rd time that my love for Stick Shift was not negotiable. I still say it that I'd buy an auto-gear as a 2nd or 3rd car & definitely not as my everyday ride. No Way. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by FxHouse: 11:52am On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: Yes, that's for the Ford Escape, and gear levels could be switched higher or lower with the push of a - and + button beside the gear lever. If you are conversant with older version of automatic cars, like the toyota camry, 2000, you would find that it has its selection as P R N D 2 L... But 2 and L which are lower gears have been replaced in newer version of automatic cars with a position where you could take control of the gear level you want, though most peeps either do not know the function or choose to ignore. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by aloziedaya(m): 11:54am On Sep 12, 2016 |
THERE IS NO COMPARISON. MANUAL IS THE BEST. DRIVING AUTOMATIC MAKES YOY DOSE OFF EASILY WHILE MANUAL ENGAGES THE BODY SYSTEM. MANUAL GIVES YOU TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AND IT'S EASIER TO MAINTAIN. |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by nams77: 12:01pm On Sep 12, 2016 |
LadyMercedes: Yes you are correct. There's something about driving a shift stick on the high. Its so good especially if it's a merc. The bslance, the control, the raw power under your control is so heavenly. I remember driving along ughelli warri express way. Mehn! It was sheer pleasure. The intimate thrill will be driving on a super cool highway with the ac on and listening to coldplay singing 'fix you' or 'clocks'...of course it gonna be a manual and a merc. I once drove an automatic tacoma(v6 or 8?) Didn't enjoy the ride one bit. Maybe it was the power of the car. It was so jumpy. Was almost climbing the breakers to the other lane |
Re: Which Do You Prefer - Manual Or Automatic Transmission? by Nobody: 12:34pm On Sep 12, 2016 |
nams77: The gear of Mercedes-Benz is on another level. Very smooth. My dad once had a Mercedes-Benz E-class W124, popularly known as the V-Boot. I drove it once. I was 15 then, and everything looked oversized. But despite the size, the steering wheel, the clutch, the gear (5-speed manual) were very easy to manipulate. Now, that's one manual car I'd consider driving again. 1 Like |
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