Should I Buy Manual Transmission Car or Automatic Transmission Car?

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Should I Buy Manual Transmission Car or Automatic Transmission Car?

A lot of people who buy cars would first consider if they want to buy a car with manual transmission or automatic transmission. Both car transmission have different advantages and disadvantages. Since I am currently driving a manual transmission car, I would say that I prefer a manual transmission car than a automatic transmission car, which I will talk about why below. So, which type of car would you prefer? The manual transmission car or the automatic transmission car?

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Would you buy a manual transmission car or an automatic transmission car? Why?

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I would prefer a manual transmission car because...

Casper says:

Manual gearboxes are better, feels to robotic to drive an automatic car, but i would consider an automatic if i drove a taxi or other service vehicles. Manual gearboxes feel sportier and less nerdy. And i just simply prefer them!

I would prefer a automatic transmission car because...

Ryan says:

It's hard to re-sell a manual nowadays, so the better choice is auto. It is hard to find people who would buy manual, a manual being a dealbreaker for them. So for a less hassle re-sell of the car, auto would be better.

Arya says:

automatic

 

About Manual Transmission Car

About Manual Transmission

on Wikipedia...

A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission (informally, a "manual", "straight shift", "stick (shift)", or "straight drive") is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. It generally uses a driver-operated clutch, typically operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the internal combustion engine to the transmission, and a gear stick, either operated by hand (as in a car) or by foot (as on a motorcycle).

A conventional manual transmission is frequently the base equipment in a car; other options include automated transmissions such as an automatic transmission (often a manumatic), a semi-automatic transmission, or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Article Source: Wikipedia (Click here to read the full article.)

What I think about Manual Transmission Car

Are you are a person that loves and enjoy driving car? If you are, I think you should get a manual car instead of automatic car. I think driving a manual car is more fun than driving an automatic car because you have to keep changing the gear, it also will keep you from getting sleepy while driving a manual car.

One of the reason why I like driving manual car is because you get to control the engine and speed of the car. For example, if you are driving in a top speed and you have to slow down in a very short period of time because of some obstacles in front, manual car would be much easier and faster to slow down since you can switch gear on your own. Also, when you are driving a manual car you get to save petrol much more than driving an automatic car if you know how to change the gear smoothly.

If you are going to buy a good sports car like Mitsubishi, Lamborghini or Porsche, I would really recommend you to get a manual car. Because you can enjoy the quality of the sport car like its acceleration, handling with a manual transmission much more than an automatic transmission.

Manual Car Driving Lessons and Tips

Here are some of the videos that teaches you how to drive a manual transmission car, when to switch gear. Take a look at it!
How to drive a manual car
by drfizzi | video info

992 ratings | 419,959 views
automatically generated by YouTube

Books about Manual Transmission

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About Automatic Transmission Car

About Automatic Transmission

on Wikipedia

An automatic gearbox is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Most automatic transmissions have a defined set of gear ranges, often with a parking pawl feature that locks the output shaft of the transmission.

Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy-duty commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment. Some machines with limited speed ranges or fixed engine speeds, such as some forklifts and lawn mowers, only use a torque converter to provide a variable gearing of the engine to the wheels.

Article Source: Wikipedia (Click here to read the full article.)

What I think about Automatic Transmission Car

I think automatic transmission car is good for drivers that just drive for the sake of traveling only, because it is much more relax and easier to drive than a manual car. Automatic car is also suitable for elderlies or ladies, who might have difficulties or do not feel comfortable with driving a manual car.

There are also some people who tends to get nervous easily when they are driving on the road, so automatic car will also be suitable for them. When you are nervous you may not be able to change gear smoothly and also stepping or letting go the clutch properly, this may also result in accident.

In conclusion, I think automatic car is the easy mode or way of driving compare to a manual car.

Automatic Car Driving Lessons and Tips

Automatic Car might be easier to drive, but you still need practices and lessons to drive it safely. Here are some video lessons and tips on how to drive an automatic car.

Driving Lessons & Tire Care : How to Drive Automatic Cars
by ehowauto | video info

651 ratings | 535,856 views
curated content from YouTube

Books about Automatic Transmission

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Are you currently driving a manual transmission car or automatic transmission car?

  • BizGuides Jan 23, 2011 @ 7:26 am | delete
    I drive a 2006 F-150 Ford pickup with a manual 5 Speed transmission.
    92,000 plus miles and going strong.
    Great gas mileage, better control, and totally avoiding
    a $3000 - $4000 automatic transmission repair!

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