Automated Tranny Pros and Cons

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by scottied67, May 6, 2016.

  1. Winnyf1

    Winnyf1 Road Train Member

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    Bud they may not be able to back as well as you but they may also know more than you. Ability and knowledge are different animals...
     
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  3. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Bingo... and now that my two daughters could be taught how to drive a truck forward for 90% of the time, it makes some very sensitive.

    Kind of like the High School Football Jock... The best years are probably behind him.

    Now, the lifestyle, yes, that's hard.
    Driving a Class 8, not so much.
     
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    Bingo!!!
     
  5. rank

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    I guess we can thank Tesla for putting computer driven trucks on the back burner. @coueshunter said I'll never out think a computer. LMAO.
     
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    Now there you go again with the insults just when I was finished with you. You're right tho...shifting a manual is easy just like I said all along. No reason whatsoever to want to drive an auto....other than laziness
     
  7. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    No insults... LOL ... Very sad that you actually see it that way... Simply Delusional.

    You have done nothing but bust others for driving autos... LOL

    I like and prefer Autos and I do believe they are better... For everything? No, manuals still have a place and a fan base... I'm fine with that...

    Stop the name calling and we might actually have a good discussion about the topic.

    Or just keep up the name calling and bullying.
    (It's actually becoming a rather fun pastime)
     
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    He just released the phase two of his master plan which includes electric powered trucks... I would love to volunteer for the first Tesla Class 8.... How cool would that be!!!
     
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    Wrong. I busted on rookies that bust on manuals. It's a hobby of mine. It's not even a pre-requisite to drive an auto to be busted upon. All you have to do is spew BS.

    I doubt it
     
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    How will he charge them we couldn't even manage Idle Air....oops maybe that was before your time LOL sorry I couldn't resist one last parting shot
     
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    Safety issues? Can't keep up? Huh?

    I know it's Volvo and I can't remember the other brand that have switched completely to the auto as standard and manual is special order.

    And it's probably a combo of mileage and recruitment.... I know my Volvo iShift is a dream to drive... I hope to never need to be in a manual again.
     
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