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Automatic vs Manual

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bing, Nov 27, 2017.

Which one do you prefer?

  1. Automatic

    19 vote(s)
    44.2%

  2. Manual

    24 vote(s)
    55.8%
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  1. Nov 27, 2017 #1
    Bing

    Bing Bobtail Member

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    I'm seeing a lot of companies going to automatic transmission. Just wanted to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks
     
    Bing, Nov 27, 2017
    Bing, Nov 27, 2017
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  3. Nov 27, 2017 #2
    TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I prefer a sequential transmission.
     
    TripleSix, Nov 27, 2017
    TripleSix, Nov 27, 2017
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  4. Nov 28, 2017 #3
    Osiris

    Osiris Light Load Member

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    Dec 3, 2015
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    Newbies should have to spend some time with a manual, it builds character!

    City driving...auto is the way forward.

    The gwb in an automatic is slightly less of a hemorrhide then the constant shifting in the 15 mph crab crawl.
     
    Osiris, Nov 28, 2017
    Osiris, Nov 28, 2017
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  5. Nov 28, 2017 #4
    IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Seattle, WA
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    I like to relax and so autos are to my liking.
     
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
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  7. Nov 28, 2017 #5
    Clyde07

    Clyde07 Heavy Load Member

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    I have a few friends who solemnly sweared to never drive an auto. Now you can’t pry them out of the seat.
     
    Clyde07, Nov 28, 2017
    Clyde07, Nov 28, 2017
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    WesternPlains Thanks this.
  8. Nov 28, 2017 #6
    Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    If you get an automatic the muscles in your left leg and right arm will atrophy.
     
    Midnightrider909, Nov 28, 2017
    Midnightrider909, Nov 28, 2017
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  9. Nov 28, 2017 #7
    Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    Yes, you become limp wristed and walk a little lighter in the loafers with an automatic.
     
    Toomanybikes, Nov 28, 2017
    Toomanybikes, Nov 28, 2017
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    WesternPlains, shogun, buddyd157 and 1 other person Thank this.
  10. Nov 28, 2017 #8
    IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Oh what? Because I enjoy automatic transmission I am light in the loafers lol. :)
     
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
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  11. Nov 28, 2017 #9
    dan31186

    dan31186 Light Load Member

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    I've never driven an automatic in a big truck, but everyone should at least know how to drive a manual.
     
    dan31186, Nov 28, 2017
    dan31186, Nov 28, 2017
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  12. Nov 28, 2017 #10
    IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Dec 1, 2014
    Seattle, WA
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    I’ll bet a lot of truckers wish they had an automatic but are afraid they’ll be laughed at.
     
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
    IluvCATS, Nov 28, 2017
    #10
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