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CharleyBright:
Nope, I answered him accordingly in my initial post that he should go for Manual if it is his first car because of the advantages of manual.

However, I am replied you based on your response about Manual being cumbersome and giving drivers anxiety in traffic.
That is why I asked you if you know how to drive Manual? And you seem to be avoiding answering the question.
Obviously, you don't know how to drive a manual car. So you are not in the position to give advise on what you don't know.
Like I said earlier, if you only drive Automatic car, you only know how to "move a car" . Go and learn to drive a manual car so you can confidently tell anyone that you can "Drive a car".
Knowing how to move a car is different from knowing how to drive a car.

Delat521:
Abeg to disagree with this assertion. It's better to start with manual driving first before automatic. You should have learn rigorous driving experience thru manual first.

I learnt thru that and I drive automatic later effortlessly without even training. So once you're perfect with manual you get get along with automatic not vice versa.

helinues:
I started reversing and moving forward even before dad taught me how to drive. The place at which the car is parked is open to canal, learning with manual in such kind of place boost more than confident in driving

But in generally driving, you feel relax with automatic car than manual

GideonG:
Thank you,
I have made my mind not to go for it. This is useful

CharleyBright:
Different strokes for different folks.
Am more at home with Manual.
I enjoy the power and confidence everytime I change gears with Manual cars.

kingjoe:
Are we still talking about manual cars in 2026.
My brother manual car is an outdated design,same way you have blender in our homes compared to previously owning manual grinder for our cooking.
Just learn it during driving school to know it .

GideonG:
Hello Nairalanders,

Please I need your honest advice.

I am considering buying a Toyota Corolla 2010 as my first car, but the one I am seeing is manual transmission. I know most people prefer automatic, especially in city traffic, but I also hear that manual cars can be cheaper to maintain, more fuel-efficient, and sometimes more durable if handled well.


My concern is that this will be my first car, and I am still thinking about whether manual transmission is a good idea for a beginner, especially with Nigerian traffic and daily movement.

Please for those who have used manual cars before, especially Corolla manual:

Is it advisable for a first-time car owner?

Is the maintenance easier or cheaper than automatic?

Will it be stressful in traffic?

Does it affect resale value badly?

What should I check before buying a manual Corolla 2010?

I will appreciate your sincere advice before making payment.

Thank you.

IAM4BAT4plus4:
Who did you offend?





Abi your village people just dey vex for no reason at all?
That is your thinking. Queen of England drove stick until death did her past.




Even truck manufacturers are fast shifting to auto transmission

helinues:
Automatic driving give more confort in driving compared to manual. Put reversing gear with auto and manual as example

1Alex:
your post shows how naive your are about automobile. Do you think that automatic transmission is a new invention? For your information, automatic transmission is almost as old as manual.

dapadawee:
Wetin go happen if you travel to onisha or nasarwa with manual?

odaniel1:
The thought of burning the clutch frequently as a first-time rider is their fear. He will overcome and adapt to clutch timing if that is the case, but as an experienced driver, I would prefer shifting gears 4 d thrill!

kingjoe:
Are we still talking about manual cars in 2026.
My brother manual car is an outdated design,same way you have blender in our homes compared to previously owning manual grinder for our cooking.
Just learn it during driving school to know it .

IAM4BAT4plus4:
Lol 😂...



Someone who was trying to remember old days?




Sincerely I look at those driving manual cars in this modern day as living 100 years behind!



Imagine manual vehicle, even when cars are driving and parking by themselves? Bro change o 😂 and move with the world

QueenVaji:
Jesus...so this is how this people always give rubbish advice on this forum....manual cars that are outdated

Is just like going to buy hunch back tv while your mates are buying smart oled television..

Go and buy blackberry na because they have buttons

Learning how to drive manual gear and buying one isn't the same..you can always go and learn it but using your hard earn money to buy a manual gear car...nawa for these people here o and they are even plenty.. when some countries now have cars that drive on there own...you want dey drag gear up and down..

Why do you think they are cheaper..nobody wants that stress...now i understand the kind of people here

Delat521:
That's exactly what I am saying. There is popular saying that' automatic car are for the "" don't what to mention so that he wouldn't look like I am mocking anyone.

Infact changing gears along the way based on speed you're going back and forth and still maintain your focus and driving comfortably is not for kids. Staying in the hold up and transition smoothly without engine off or jacking are the real test. These are things you can never learn from automatic cars.

So a manual driver can drive automatic so easily but those with automatic can never drive manual luke that even if they an expert of so many years experience on automatic cars.

IAM4BAT4plus4:
Do you believe or think that we that drive auto ever wanted to be backward like manual mentality guys?



Dey play.


Even trucks are now coming from factory as auto..

Mr old driver 😂....

Delat521:
Stop saying thrash Mr. New driver, who knows nothing about driving.