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Manual vs. Automatic: The Most Boring Debate Ever?
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Posted On: 10/19/2012 1:13PM
66Mope

Seems like there have been a TON of articles about manuals vs. automatics lately. Yes, manuals are a dying breed. Yes, cars with automatics are now faster and can get better gas mileage. Yes, fewer people know how to drive a stick these days. So what? I don't care. I like both. I own both. For me it's pretty simple: if it's a sports car, I want a manual, and if it's a daily driver, I'd prefer an auto. There ya have it. Ok, so if I was rich, yes, I'd probably buy a 911 with a PDK. Sounds dandy. But Ferrari should definitely bring back the manual as an option at least. I mean, come on. Those gated shifters are cool.

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Avatar By: MrAMC1
10/19/2012 1:33 PM

I love shifting gears. The only place where a auto is handier is towing, uphill, in traffic.

 
Avatar By: M45lover
10/19/2012 2:36 PM

Automatic transmissions are the future or high end sports cars, it can't be changed deal with it. If there was enough demand from Ferrari buyers for manual car there would be manual options on their cars. There isn't so that shows you not enough people care about having manual high end sports cars, only people who can't dream of affording these cars making demands that they should be manual. Your requests are falling on deaf ears, because in reality you can't even afford the transmission casing on any of these new Ferraris.

 
Avatar By: rockerben143
10/19/2012 2:48 PM

I automatically say manual. (See what I did there? LOL!)

 
Avatar By: cknarf
10/19/2012 4:24 PM

I prefer the control I have with a manual. You feel more connected with the car.

 
Avatar By: tazgts
10/19/2012 4:40 PM

^agreed both serve their purposes. But manuals will always be more fun even if newer autos outperform them. There's just nothing like shifting lol.

 
Avatar By: 93Fordboy69
10/19/2012 5:09 PM

i'm a fan of a hybrid of both SportShift Auto AND Stick when you want.....personally I've always drove auto, tried a stick but did'nt go well but I'm sure if I had enough time with one I could drive one

 
Avatar By: johncoyle206
10/19/2012 5:12 PM

I like the auto for pickups and luxury cars. But for small cars and sports cars a stick is best. I wish my little beater Toyota was a stick every time I get in it.

 
Avatar By: codecki
10/19/2012 5:56 PM

M45lover... dick!

 
Avatar By: SouthernGuy8503
10/19/2012 8:07 PM

I actually prefer stick even in a daily driver.

 
Avatar By: SouthernGuy8503
10/19/2012 8:12 PM

M45 - Again and ignorant comment. Since when is Ferrari the only high end company or only company that could have manuals? I have a feeling you don't know how to drive an actual stick, closest you've probably driven have been paddle shifters. Oh and from what I see on the internet most Ferrari drivers can't drive nearly well enough to take their cars too full potential and most total them while trying. So why use Ferrari driver's as an example? The reason autos are in higher demand now is because people are over time getting lazier and lazier and also want to do 4 or 5 things at once while driving. You say he can't afford a Ferrari? Where's yours? Sure you have an AMG Benz, but where's your Ferrari or Lambo? I guess now you'll say you could afford one, but prefer your AMG.

 
Avatar By: 5henaniganz
10/19/2012 8:44 PM

only a puss would prefer an automatic. johncoyle nailed it. lol @ southernguy's comment...on point.

 
Avatar By: M45lover
10/20/2012 6:45 AM

SouthernGuy8503 -- Where did I say only Ferraris could have manuals? Do they not teach you to read in the south? I mentioned Ferrari especially since he says "But Ferrari should definitely bring back the manual as an option at least." And you calling me ignorant is the kettle calling the pot black, you are making assumptions that all Ferrari drivers crash their cars. Automatic transmissions are not here because people are lazy they are superior in every way over manual cars. I can't afford a Ferrari, but i'm not a Ferrari guy If i had the money I would much rather buy a Lambo.

 
Avatar By: SouthernGuy8503
10/20/2012 9:33 AM

I can read just fine, guess that's another ignorant comment from you. I guess you can't read either since you thought I said all Ferrari drivers when I said most Ferrari drivers. I said most Ferrari drivers don't driver the cars to their potential, meaning they have a fast car but only driver it around town. I then said that most of them that try to take them to the full potential total them. So I'm not assuming anything, it's from what I notice and I said "most" with both points, didn't say "all". Also it doesn't matter if autos are superior to manuals, it's the fact of feeling like you're in more control over the car. You never responded to me saying that I bet you've never driven a real stick so that means you never have. So how can you say autos are better when you've never driven a real stick? To me paddle shifters aren't real manuals, they're just an auto where you shift when you want to. Rather you know it or not, the internals on a real manual and an auto are different and I have a sneaking suspicion that a paddle shift transmission is way more like an auto than a manual. If autos were superior over manuals then why don't they use autos in drag racing at the pro level like NHRA? Autos these days are a lot better, but from what I've seen they're just not as strong as a real manual. So yes, the reason manual is less popular is because people are getting lazier. They don't want to have to shift, autos are easier to drive. Most people also want to do multiple things at the same time while driving and a manual would get in the way. Hell I would prefer a manual even in a daily driver that wasn't performance at all. An auto isn't a bad thing, but to say they're superior over manuals in every way is just your opinion that you're trying to turn into a fact. Lastly why joke on him for not being able to afford a Ferrari when you can't either. You're just one of those tools that think you're better than other people. Guess what, your shit stinks too and you would be no more important at the hospital than a blue collar guy. Anything else sunshine?

 
Avatar By: Rotpus_Eyeball
10/20/2012 5:19 PM

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Avatar By: M45lover
10/21/2012 10:22 PM

Southernguy --You are so dumb. "most Ferrari drivers don't driver the cars to their potential" That is just your opinion with no facts surrounding it just because you saw it on the internet. I see lots of southern rednecks performing acts of incest that doesnt mean most southern rednecks do it. Do you know a single Ferrari driver? I doubt it, let alone know how they drive it, most people that i know who own high end sports cars know how to drive and take their cars to tracks all whenever weather permits. Then your dumbass goes on to say you are not assuming this, because you clearly have knowledge on this matter based on what you have seen on the "internet". Look up the word assume on the "internet". " I then said that most of them that try to take them to the full potential total them. So I'm not assuming anything, it's from what I notice and I said "most"" YOU ARE REALLY DUMB.

 
Avatar By: M45lover
10/21/2012 10:25 PM

And yes you retard I have driven plenty of manual cars, my first car was a stick Z28 which i bought myself. Never did I say I prefer automatic over manual or the other way around. I said Automatics now are the more superior transmission choice whether you like it or not so deal with it.

 
Avatar By: cknarf
10/21/2012 10:37 PM

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Avatar By: boatdude13
10/22/2012 10:13 AM

While there are some automatics that are superior to manuals, most aren't. The ones that are don't use old fashioned auto tech either.

 
Avatar By: Tat2edsol
10/22/2012 6:20 PM

I have to admit i love manuals. Auto's are easier but i feel like i get bored while driving a auto. nothing better then shifting gears.

 
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Avatar By: 5henaniganz
10/22/2012 9:43 PM

m45's defly butthurt. lol...see my previous comment. slushbox 'superior'? haha ok...puss.

 
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Avatar By: HypnoticScoinic
10/23/2012 10:48 AM

Holy mud-slinging mud slingers Batman, this sounds like the debate between W. and Kerry all those years ago! "Blah-blah-blah...you don't know anything!" "Yadda-yadda-yadda...no, you don't know anything!" "Yeah? Well you're an idiot...babble-babble-babble!" "You're an idiot...squibble-squabble!" It's a matter opinion, not a matter of fact which is better than the other...but I have yet to drive an automatic/auto-stick that's "better" or "more fun" than a manual. Automatics are only better if there's roadhead involved...

 
Avatar By: boatdude13
10/24/2012 1:37 PM

I would love to have a gated shifter

 
Avatar By: M45lover
10/24/2012 3:10 PM

5henaniganz We are talking about exotic high end sports cars AKA shit you can't dream to afford. Not applicable to the piece of shit you are used to driving around. Yes they are superior.

 
Avatar By: 5henaniganz
10/24/2012 8:54 PM

wow, ego-trip much? lol and no not superior...lazier perhaps. gratz on being born with a silver spoon up your ass oh butthurt one.

 
Avatar By: M45lover
10/24/2012 9:44 PM

Right make excuses for your failure life and seeing anyone do well has to have a silver spoon up their ass. I worked for everything I have buddy, good luck with your sorry ass life.

 
Avatar By: 5henaniganz
10/25/2012 2:19 PM

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