10-10-2020, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jazzi
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I too have had autos for decades and wouldn't know how to drive a manual. Tried several at a car show at London Excel some years ago, an MX5 and RS8 (the Mazda challenge). Of course I stalled near the finish line with cars coming up to my arse and the instructor shouting at me to get going!!I reckon it'll be the first and last time I'll get to be in the driving seat of the MX5, a car I'd love to own.
Perhaps, take lessons in a less stressful situation!
10-10-2020, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mart
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Went automatic (with hand controls) so Mrs mart could keep driving. I'd always prefer to drive an automatic now.
10-10-2020, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry
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I've driven automatics for years, I could never see the point of changing gears if you don't have to and your workload in traffic is reduced dramatically, giving much more time to concentrate on where you are going... 
10-10-2020, 11:08 AM
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I have driven manuals since I passed my test back in 1980, as has mrs p, I have driven an auto though, many years ago, and I would happily switch to an auto now, but Mrs,p will have none of it, though, if we switch to an EV, then they are all autos, of a sort, so we’d have to adapt.....I hope all you auto drivers practice left foot braking....
( don’s tin hat and retreats to shelter
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10-10-2020, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by caricature
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I live in rural devon,driving is a challenge,gear shifts and all.
10-10-2020, 11:14 AM
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Re: Manual (stick shift)or Automatic transmission
Originally Posted by Primus1
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I have driven manuals since I passed my test back in 1980, as has mrs p, I have driven an auto though, many years ago, and I would happily switch to an auto now, but Mrs,p will have none of it, though, if we switch to an EV, then they are all autos, of a sort, so we’d have to adapt.....I hope all you auto drivers practice left foot braking....
( don’s tin hat and retreats to shelter
) ..
10-10-2020, 11:18 AM
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I have driven many cars both manual and auto , each has its plus and minus sidesAuto = saves worrying about which gear to use so easier to drive, heavier on fuel and changing down a gear can be a bind if wanting to stay in first for example
Manual = Better control of gears so one can slow down a car by just correct gear solection also more economical on fuel.
It all depends on where your driving in town or motorways.
Try driving an auto on a slippery grass slope with an auto
I am just as happy using either manual or auto , more important is what you are driving
10-10-2020, 11:24 AM
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FWIW, I have driven both, mostly larger models. A couple of points for manual models. These days, mine were six-speed. This means significantly improved economy. Especially on longer stints. And, as a manual, I often shifted without the gear pedal. Just got used to seamless shifts.|
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