What are your thoughts on automatic vs manual transmissions?

My first auto, a Volvo in 2012, the only manual control was very limited. The driver's only manual option was to lock it into the current gear. If you did that and didn't switch back to auto as you slowed it would stall the engine eventually. The ability to prevent turning on manual mode can be blocked by a setting in the ECM. So, even if the owners manual of the truck shows a manual mode, turning it on may be prevented. I've had a truck like that and EVERYONE assumed I was saying *I* couldn't get my truck to switch into manual mode until they tried it, following the directions in the book. The switch was installed. It was marked as the Manual mode switch, but doing what the book said would activate manual mode had no effect. My next truck, identical but one year newer, had the same switch in the same place and the book showed the same procedure. It worked in that truck.

 

Many of the very highest end luxury and supercars are only available without a stick. Does Porche only sell stickless cars? Maybe it's Lamborghini

 

speaking of performance cars i have owned 2 camaros but automatic. my 1996 was a Z28 with the LT1. automatic. far more automatics were produced and today if you are looking for a 4th gen fbody with a 6 speed manual, they sell for significantly more money.

 

have you ever driven a truck with an air assist clutch? all of the manual T880's my company has are like this. i actually like the feature, it is so easy to depress the clutch you can push it in with the palm of your hand.

 

Cheers… first round is on you.

Always Forward

 

If the market wanted more options, the market would have those options. Companies build what people buy. If people bought manuals, they would certainly make them. Simple Supply and Demand.

 

and a society full of lazy people that cant be bothered to learn how to shift a car.

 

So when was the last time you rode a horse?

Do you slaughter your own beef too?

times change

 

About 3 days before I got hurt, and can't ride right now.

Yes I have, also a deer, moose, chickens, grouse, pig, and elk.

 

What? No goats???

Do you take orders and deliver?

Heal quickly so you can get back in that saddle.