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Automated Manuals or Manuals?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by ShirBlackspots, Sep 21, 2015.

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  1. Sep 21, 2015 #1
    ShirBlackspots

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    Which do most prefer, automated manual or regular manual? To be honest, I would prefer an automated manual so I can concentrate on driving.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2015 #2
    DoubleO7

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    I prefer a manual so I can concentrate on driving.
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2015 #3
    Chucktshoes

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    This. If it ain't a manual, you ain't driving.
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2015 #4
    T_Bone

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    I prefer google driverless truck. ;)
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2015 #5
    skellr

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    If I had an auto I'd problably be more inclined to make troll posts.
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2015 #6
    tech10171968

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    I agree 100%. A manual forces you to pay attention not just to your driving but also to what the truck and engine are doing at that moment. A lot of times a dropped gear isn't so much bad technique as it is a momentary lapse of attention to these things.
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2015 #7
    Blackshack46

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    I prefer the better paying company. Whatever trans they have, I'll drive with a smile as long as my checks look like they should.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2015 #8
    Evomalo

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    I prefer an automatic.
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2015 #9
    HorseShoe

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    I don't need skynet to shift for me
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2015 #10
    boneebone

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    I prefer to stay out of the repair shop, so I'll stick with a manual transmission.
     
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2015
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