If you drive which do you use, automatic or manual.
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If you drive which do you use, automatic or manual.
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My cars have always been automatic. I refuse to drive a manual transmission. Since you'll be learning to drive I would also think that an automatic would be easier to learn on too.
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Manual here. I learned to drive on a stick shift, and most every car that I've ever had, has been stick. They are easier to maneuver/handle, on snow covered roads than an automatic, tho that might not be an issue for a lot of people. If I was in the market to buy another car, (which I'm not), I wouldn't be opposed to buying an automatic tho.
However, I do think that driver's ed should be taught on manual transmission cars. If you can drive that, then you can drive any.
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Manual! I learned on both, but love a 5 speed. Easier to control, has allowed me to avoid slow-speed last minute fender benders in icy conditions. Cars with manual transmissions are better on fuel economy, and less expensive to fix than automatic.
To me, it's the ONLY way to drive!
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I learned to drive on a car with manual transmission. Glad I did. But, my current car is automatic.
I have a friend who is trapped home with 3 kids because she refuses to learn to drive the manual mini-van. How stooopid is that? They can't afford to buy a new car, so she'd rather sit at home? What happens if they have an emergency?
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I learned how to drive on automatic. Never learned manual, but I would like to do that this spring/summer with the Wrangler Jeep!
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I learned on an automatic, then years later I learned to drive a manual transmission. Paul and I have different driving styles, so our current cars are both automatics, as he feels better about my driving with an automatic. I don;t mind, either way is fine with me, but as sometimes he has a bum ankle, an automatic is a better bet for us.
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When I had a car (I turned it in to go into assisted living), it was an automatic with a console shift (2007 cobalt). When I worked on the golf course, some of the equipment had manual transmissions and I learned to use those.
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Always been automatic,for 25 years,gear changing too complicated with Manual.
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Learned on a manual but have had automatics for yrs. Wouldn't want to go back to a clutch with a bum leg, bad enough hoping it won't fail me when I need to brake. Have a six speed tranny and we can hardly feel it changing gears .
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We all learned on a stick here because we had VW cars being German.
Now I have a Camry which I love love love love.
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Originally Posted by Marigold2
This is our first VW van, last one was a Toyota but didn't want to chance that with all the flack they're having.
How does the VW compare to other cars Marigold?
We had no clue but the van is basically a Chrysler Town and Country, the two companies merged. So far it handles real nice and the ride is very smooth.
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I had two manual transmission cars in a row. Now I'm on my third automatic. I wouldn't hesitate to drive a car with a manual transmission again, though.
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My current car is an automatic, but most of my cars have been manuals. I like to drive manuals, more fun. Also I feel more confident on bad roads if I am in control of which gear I'm in without relying on braking to get me there.
However, if you are just learning to drive, an automatic is certainly easier.
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Wish I knew how to use a manual. Saves on gas mileage and lower price when you buy a car.
My training was all on automatic. Come time to buy my first car (prior to that, I used the family car), I really wanted a manual.
Sales guy: NO PROBLEM! I'll take you out back of the lot and you will have it in NO TIME!
CAR: Kangaroo hop .. kangaroo hop .. kangaroo hop
Sales guy: Um, why do you let me drive the car back to it spot. I think you have to get an automatic. Hope my manager doesn't find out what we just did to this brand new car!
I've had automatic ever since!
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