MANN[][][] My father once broke his leg and he had a manual subaru impresa, it was his left leg so he borrowed my mother’s automatic Honda Odyssey and my mother used the subaru until he was fine
Not 100% the case. My 3.0L 6 speed auto that weighs less gets worse mileage, wears brakes more and is more of a pain to drive in my heavy traffic commute than my 4.3L 5 speed manual which weighs more and is less aerodynamic. Running a pump and changing through all those gears is highly inefficient. Part of the reason, I assume, is that a large part of my stop/go/crawl is downhill.
There's a great video of a dude breaking into a car with a stick and just staring at it in confusion attempting to start it and put it in gear. He tries for about 5 minutes and then gets out and runs off. Pretty funny.
Very true I own a 2009 honda civic 5 speed and bought it to use as a delivery car. ( worked at 2 pizza shops ) One time when I was delivering to a hospital late at night I left my car on thinking it was safe. Someone tried to steal it and kept stalling it, got out and ran. He ran down an alley police couldn't find him but yeah. He couldn't steal my car. It was great. Edit: He did steal my keys though lol ):
I got my first manual a couple years back when my old Accord died. I genuinely feel like it makes you a safer driver because you can't zone out quite as much. Having to think about shifting makes you think more about what other cars are doing, what's coming up, etc.
Moot point, zoning out typically happens on highways, which in a manual or auto, you're not shifting from the last gear as often. In the city, you're either stopping, slowing down, or watching a lot of other people driving. Whether you're in an auto or manual, you're actively looking places. And as Akiimo said, once you get in the groove, shifting a manual is basically second nature, to the point where you don't think of it... And this is coming from someone who rarely drives manual.
I had to push/roll start my poor old dear 88 Corolla so often. Boy howdy is that useful when your car is a third generation beater. Date asks "Why do you always park downhill?" Me says "I hope you never find out."
Modern EFI cannot be push started if the battery is stone dead. There must be enough juice to run the computer, fuel pump and injectors. Ask me how I know... I push started my Datsun Roadster myself, though. Twice.
@Bruce Hearn That depends on the car. I push started my modern Honda Accord a bunch of times with a dead flat battery for a couple weeks. The ECU starts working quickly enough when you spin the alternator that there is no noticeable delay.
Summary: 1. Price: automatic costs more 2. Efficiency: clutch is more efficient than torque converter. (Not the same as fuel economy though) 3. Weight: automatic is heavier 4. Push-start: only available in manual 5. Complete control: automatic controls the gear; you have control in manual
@@Cryptiiix Cool. I wasn't aware of that. I was just trying to summarize the video. BTW, I had a manual, '93 Camry, and an automatic '09 Camry. I tried to push-start both: many successful times with the manual; 0/2 with the automatic. I assume #4 was correct, but I'll try again later with hills and higher speed. Update: ain't working with the automatic '09 Camry
6) Driving on ice and snow... BTW, I've never driven (and don't intend to) an automatic, but what happens if you get brakes malfunction? Can you safely slow down and park your car if your brakes don't work? Seen that a lot in movies... I, for example, was in that situation; brakes simply died! I pressed the pedal and nothing happened. So I used engine brake and a bit of parking brake, turned the car around and safely (though slowly) drove it through entire town to get it to a mechanic... No problem there. Is it possible with an automatic?
It's standard over here in Europe, modern 'manual' cars are barely manual, there are so many automated systems in place such hill start, anti-stall...etc that any skill required has been removed. If semi autos/autos don't take over completely, which they have in high performance vehicles, manuals will just keep turning into a driver assisted system to the point where you may as well drive a semi auto.
Just demand them whenever you go to buy a car. Demand= supply. It's not like manufacturers ignore them, they've added downshift rev-matching and other features.
I was perfectly satisfied with my manual until I started to drive during rush hour. Repeated starts and stops get really annoying when you have to dance on 3 pedals and wank that stick instead of just gently pushing accelerator and sometimes use brakes. Anyway there is one more reson for people who buy used cars. Automatics need good care and still don't live that long, so chances are that if you buy used car with auto it will be dead really soon. Manual just needs oil change once in decade or two and will last forever.
Not here to argue, I like automatic a lot. But that’s because I’ve never had a manual vehicle. Sooner or later, I’ll get one and see if I like it or not.
This video "5 reasons you shouldn't buy an automatic transmission car" other video " 5 reasons you shouldn't buy an manual transmission car" Me: not quite sure what to buy right now.....
For me, I just love automatic. I have always driven manuals for the past 10 years since passing my test. But recently got an auto. Would never look back. I love the way you can barely tell when the gear changes. So subtle and luxurious. Living on a steep hill, I appreciate the 'park' gear so much. Handbrakes never seem strong enough. I love the way the car slowly moves on idle. I enjoy the car softly bouncing back and forth when you release the foot brake after shifting to park while on a gentle incline. I admire the engineering design of the automatic transmission. Very complex with many moving parts, but working effortlessly.
same, to a certain degree a well made automatic knows better when to shift and can shift much more quickly and smoothly than most human drivers can. i drive a cvt and its weird not having shifts but whats great is that you throttle til you get to peak rpm and then the trans just shifts continuously while keeping the engine at the best spot
If your hand brake doesn't seem strong enough it was clearly not working correctly, it's all your personal preference tbh I actually enjoy having full control of the car, in my personal opinion automatics are for lazy People and I will never buy one
@@michakrawcow1265 its not for lazy people not all people can learn manual like you do everyone has their own pace and not all people are confident to drive a manual while automatics even my grandmother can drive that and its way more fun when you go on a trip with your friends and you have better control on a car idk why you say clutch gives you better control but mabye thats just you
@@legendoidrome8554 in all honesty, unless you have some sort of debilitating condition in your left foot, you have no excuse for not being able to drive a manual. Talking about 'confidence' is a convenient way of saying 'I'm a bad driver and so I need a computer driving me' essentially. Also you don't have better control of an automatic car. Have you not seen the many clips online of people mistaking the 'Drive' position for 'Reverse'? I agree with Mike. Unless you're driving a supercar/hypercar or have a condition in your left foot, manuals should be the way to go.
I lived in various parts of South America for years. Automatic transmission vehicles are only just starting to be sold in some of these areas...but it's considered a luxury item..like power steering was in the US back on the '60s
6th reason, gearbox repair, service.. i don't know how much it will cost in USA but in Europe repairing manual gearbox is double cheaper than automatic
Jeftinije je jer doslovno treba izbacit sjebane zupčanike i metit nove nego rastavljat kompletan automatik, nać jedan razvaljeni zupčanik, naručit novi (po potrebi i čitav novi set), čekat dok dođe, metit ga i sveukupno se jebat s time 2 tjedna
One thing I've seen as a tech. With an automatic, the advertised fuel economy is a best case scenario. With a standard, if you careful you can almost always beat the advertised fuel economy.
How can I be careful at fuel economy on a manual? From the tips I've heard, changing gear when the car is around 2k RPM is the way to go, don't accelerate so much, don't let the rpm go too high, that's basically it If you have any other tip on how to drive for better fuel economy, please share it with me
I think the best argument for a manual transmission is that I'm better at anticipating what gear I want than the car is, while the best argument for an automatic is stop and go traffic -- especially uphill stop and go traffic. Having moved now to an EV as my daily driver, though, that's better than both. It's as easy as an automatic, yet it's *always* ready to give me all the torque I want whenever I press the go-pedal.
Correct. I always can get into a gap in traffic before the person in the automatic can as I have been driving in 3rd or 4th gear keeping it at 3K prm. There is no time needed to shift or spin up in heavy traffic - I simply move the car and it's done. A lot of drivers raised on automatic think the thing will explode if it's running constantly at 3K rpm, and the automatic's AI being programmed to keep revs as low as possible for fuel economy is a lot of the reason for this. They never hear it rev beyond 2K unless it's on an onramp or similar.
Well that way everyone watches to get triggered and the next video watches to have their preexisting opinions reinforced. Or vice versa. Covering the field.
I found the perfect solution for me: Daily Driver with automatic transmission, Weekend convertible with manual transmission. Both cars were inexpensive and I now fix everything I can myself.
That's what I wanna do. I love the control over a vehicle you have with a standard transmission. Very visceral experience. Automatic is nice for the daily commute and traffic. I'm glad my passat has the tiptronic shifting so at least there's a little more excitement to driving than putting it in D lol.
~17 years ago rental cars in Europe with automatics were nearly twice as expensive. Now they're just a bit more, and when I rented a manual in Ireland they gave me an automatic anyway. I don't know if this is because automatics are getting more common or there are just more North American tourists renting cars.
@@bgoggin88 not too many dual clutch american cars. But manuals are fun. It does what i want it to do when. And it makes driving more of a hobby and a skill
@@bgoggin88 dual-clutch are only "automatics" from the point of view of the user. Mechanically they are much closer to manuals, only with computer doing shifting for you. In many ways they're best of both worlds, but they depend heavily on electronics
I'm from Europe. Everybody drove manuals. I drove automatic. I still do after almost 40 years :-) And so is everyone else, at least here in Norway. Or EV's.
I don't know about Idaho, if it were Nebraska, first on list would be the anti whaling laws (yes, Nebraska.. no whale hunting in your vast whale filled ...fields)
I normally think you have some clear reasoning on most things. On this however, while your thoughts on the dead battery may barely have merit (everyone should have a good set if jumpers), most of what you're talking about is (in my estimation) trivial at best. Clutches can need replacement multiple time throughout the life of the vehicle (especially high performance) costing at least$1,000.00 a pop while many automatic transmissions last the entire life of the the car. And my last point is as long and far back as i can remember (and I'm 64) all automatic transmission cars come with the simple instruction to use lower gears on hills whether going up or down. Just sayin!
Let's not forget to mention the insane prices that come with working on, fixing or replacing a CVT. Replacing a clutch in a manual is pretty easy and more often times than not all you need to do.
#5: Control...one other benefit to “Control” is fine control. In a manual, I feel like I can modulate the throttle and clutch to creep forward or backward more slowly and precisely than in an automatic. Someone else raised the issue of cost of repairs. One automatic transmission rebuild repair cost was enough to convince me to stick with a manual whenever possible. Plus manuals are just more fun to drive!!
Never driving and not knowing how are two different things. One is having the knowledge but not, the other is not having the knowledge. Ignorance is bliss, and they are blissful. Nothing to be proud of ...
But not laughing for long, as their pathetically short range is used up when driving with the heater fan, radio, and lights on when it's 15 below zero.
@@rcnelson the physics and chemistry of batteries is a tough nut, but you are kidding yourself if you think they won't lick it sooner rather than later.
The science isn't there yet to justify the cost of electric vehicles. Teslas are not for the every day Joe... The Everyday Joe is what built Ford, GM, and Chrysler....
I bet they're laughing nervously about the fact that mining out Lithium for the batteries and Neodymium for the engine is 10 times more polluting than mining Aluminium and 60 times more risky for the worker's health.
I've never had an automat because they are not that common here and I have to wholeheartedly agree. 5 miles with average speed of 5mph is just tragic with manual when all you want is to go home after long day. 300 switches between N and 1 and N and 1....
I've always preferred a manual transmission, even when I used to commute 35 miles in LA traffic that could take me up to 3 hours. I really never thought about the traffic and I could stay in 2 gear putting along for miles without touching the brakes or clutch. And it all made it worth it when there was an opening and taking that hole shot in 2nd gear. The best part though is driving the back mountain roads and having the time of my life while rowing through the gears.
driving a manual in traffic encourages "traffic smoothing" which is the opposite of what a lot of automatic drivers do. Ever notice how people speed up to slow down behind the car in front of them? In a manual that's really annoying. A lot of manual drivers will find a nice gear and coast in it. This has the added benefit of not making traffic annoying af. That speeding up to slow down actually makes traffic much, much worse.
@@CRneu That's definitely the worst thing ever, i purposely don't start moving as soon as the car in front moves so i don't have to stop so much, just constant slow speed
Embrace your inner big rig driver :) This is my lane, this is my gear. And, you're not getting there any faster than the Prius in front of you anyways. lol.
@@DirtyCatBox If you are in gear and off the gas you are using les fuel than being in neutral and coasting! When doing this the engine is just running on vacuum and not using fuel compared to idling in neutral.
Manual transmission: So here’s the clutch, shifter, and tachometer. You want to get the engine up to however many RPM and release the clutch. Don’t release it too fast or too slow, and you’ll start moving. When the tachometer shows a certain number of RPM, press the clutch, move the shifter, and release the clutch. When you stop, use the clutch and... Automatic transmission: Press here to go, press here to stop.
Even if you are an "enthusiast", 99% of your driving is going to be in user mode...drive to work, drive to the grocers, pick up the kid from soccer. I don't mind manual, it just is a lot of repetitious fiddly-fart for everyday driving. If you are amused going from 1-to-2-to-3-to-4 at red light after red light, good on you.
mmmmmm...real men sit on their bonnets/hoods with there arms folded talking about "drivers cars" and sneering at autos. All while studiously avoiding track days.
Mario Kajin it’s just an american thing. Here in europe 80% of the cars are manuals. Although this is starting the change with all the new cars coming standard with an automatic.
Burak chukky I’ve got nothing against any type of gearbox. And most of modern auto gearboxes are good for driving too. But still the manual is more engaging. Not that the manual is the most effective (not to be confused with efficient) but the shear amount of involvement is far greater than the others (even the dual clutch). The only gearbox that’s more involving than the standard manual is the sequential manual with poor synchronization gears or even without them. For a joyride I personally would take a good torque converter gearbox.
- more fun - more engine braking - you wear less the brake pads - some driving tricks can be acheived on an manual transmission only - more involving, the driver is more focused (less accidents ?) - better connection between the driver and the engine ...
My list: 1 - Manuals are more fun. 2 - Manuals are cheaper because they last much longer, cost less, require less maintenance, don't usually need cooling, etc. 3 - Manuals don't shift randomly in the middle of a corner. This can be horrible. 4 - Manuals shift proactively, as opposed to reactively. You can be ready to accelerate, whereas with an automatic, you might have to wait. 5 - Manuals weigh less.
WRX are for 2 kinds of people: - those who cant afford a wrx STI but still want a wrx. - those who want a practical car that has more UMPH than a regular impreza. So a CVT is really easy to drive and hassle free. And that 2nd group of people like that easiness.
2 reasons to get an automatic transmission: 1. Heavy traffic to and from work. 2. I would prefer to have a cup of coffee in my hand while driving, not a stick. In Arizona or Utah manual would be better, but in LA or SF... No.
Having owned my 6 spd Mustang GT for a year, I noticed I been getting better average fuel economy than 10 spd owners, but who tf buys a Mustang for fuel economy? The 6 spd is a blast to drive, both in the country and city, and I can get it to downshift instantly when I turn onto a highway, and stay in the lower gears if I so desire
@@karlburchill2704 Wow that gets me a bit worried, because I'm 22 and I do a lot of running aswell and im learning to drive a manual now. I'm learning manual but its only to get a license after I'll be driving automatic since 90% of the cars where I live are automatic.
Duvdev manuals are great if you don’t get stuck in heavy traffic. Also, genetics matter a lot. I’ve high school buddies still driving manuals and playing sports. (I’m 28 now) I guess I definitely got some ostheoporosis genes from my elders or something.
people keep saying stuff like "I dont want to be distracted by thinking about shifting all the time." but after 2 weeks of driving my first stick shift it was like muscle memory, eventually you get to the point where you never think about it, you just kinda do it. then you get to the point where you know what gear your car want to be in at what speed and at what RPM, whithout even thinking about it.
I'm on my phone much less while driving a manual. But it becomes very distracting to use when you do. A manual is a good way to stay engaged on moving roadways with intersections and lights. In traffic, it sucks. On the highway, it's hardly different than an auto. On a race track, it's a handful. If you intend to downshift before a turn and botch it it becomes nerve racking to get the rev match right mid corner or you can go for a spin. But it's more rewarding.
also for older people they tend to crash there car less in a manual as its muscle memory (less likely to confuse the pedals) but an automatic you get some people who confuse the brake and accelerator pedal and brain says stop you they keep on pressing the pedal to stop but car not stopping so they keep on pressing it until they hit something (this unfortunately tends affect old and people with limited think for them self capacity or who only drive a car because they have to)
Driving manual trains you to be more aware of your surroundings as you have to be in the right gear for the right situation. People who drive manual are far better drivers.
Distracted driving is a HUGE problem these days...owning a manual is an awfully good antidote. Hard for a teenage driver to have a smartphone in their hand when they have to shift the car themselves.
We’re more flexible than you think. It’s harder, but not impossible. But yes, it’s one of the only solutions and frankly, it would be a good solution to all the women that enjoy applying makeup while driving.
The only reason why I bought my car (2012 Mazda 6 Sport) is because it's a manual transmission. 7 years and 77k miles later, no transmission issues. I love it and will drive it until it dies. Thanks for the video.
LTMC Media That car was something that consumers won’t bother with. It’s ugly too, kinda. Compared to its predecessors, anyway. Should have dusted off the 2jz and modernized it for emissions. Would have sold out in preorder then. The swap has been done, but only the wealthy can swing it.
With an automatic, you gain more cognitive bandwidth to optimize other aspects of driving than what gear you want to take a turn with or what speed is too low to keep breaking without adding the clutch. Also, the moment of changing gears feels more smooth and comfortable. As a European, I have observed that Americans who drive manuals are really passionate about them and willing to convince others to do the same. I think it comes down to personal preference more than to engineering, especially in modern and more expensive cars.
Except that one of the reasons not to buy an automatic was the inefficiency of the torque converter. The Regera has a torque converter (the Accord Hybrid has a similar hybrid system without the torque converter). All Teslas (at least after the initial run of the first Roadster, not sure when they gave up on the transmission, possibly before going to production) don't have transmissions, nor does the Leaf or most other pure electric cars.
Teslas and other electric cars have transmissions - just without clutches, torque converters or gearboxes. They still need differentials and a way of getting rotary motion from the motor(s) to the wheels (unless they have one motor per wheel - but I don't think any production car does)
You jest?... but in fact... its true! When you are shifting in commute traffic - its a perfect time to practice your shifting, clutch engagement and "hand-eye-foot" coordination skills! When I was a youngster... all I did was dump the clutch and push the throttle to the floor! Now, its more about "finesse" than acceleration. ..... On a "good day" - I've had people ask "is this a stick" or an automatic...'cause the shifts are that smooth.
@@SwajMastaGeezus It isn't fun. I do it every day. I don't get how everyone says driving a manual in traffic is fun. It's like having to retype your password in every time you switch tabs. It's just complicating mundane busy work.
Those statistics are irrelevant. Less than 2% know how to hot wire an ignition so I guess we should be safe? Car thieves are much more likely to know how to drive a manual than the general population. It’s a job requirement. Much better are fuel or ignition kill switches in hard to see spots.
@@elroyjetson8883 but it's easier to sell or get rid of a manual given its what most people drive. The most popular cars to steal are normally not the most expensive ones,but the most common ones because most stolen cars are chopped up for parts and manual gear boxes are worth far less.
True but it Also depends on the car like honda manuals are the best for traffic the clutch presses like the gas pedal. And there are manual cars thats really a pain in ass
If you want to impress girls get a manual transmission If you want to win races, comfort, not stalling, focusing on the road and not the gearbox, saving fuel, and more reliable get an automatic
Shaun Stephens honestly I think he planned to do both vids in the first place. He usually plays devil’s advocate in his videos and he’s owned several manuals
5 reasons to buy an automatic over a manual: 1. Comfort: if you’ve been driving manuals all your life (like me) you’ll love not having to shift, especially in traffic/city driving. 2. Smoother ride: the torque converter ensures a smooth, constant acceleration which you can achieve /sort of/ in a manual if you are really good and going slow, though it doesn’t compare to an automatic. 3. Better acceleration: for higher performance cars an automatic with shifting paddles on the steering wheel will always be faster than a manual because the transmission switches gears faster (especially with a dual clutch system). 4. Safety: For the general public having an automatic is safer because you don’t have to deal with issues when hill driving, stalling, wrong gear etc. Also you don’t need to take your hands off the wheel every time you shift which can be unsafe in many situations. 5. Accessibility: anyone can drive your car and you don’t have to worry about them messing something up (this is more applicable to North America as in Europe literally everyone who drives knows how to drive a manual, or they think they do). This comes in handy when your wife/gf takes the car for shopping, valets, or you are on a long journey where someone can take the driving seat while you rest. There now you can decide unbiased.
Manual is much quicker if you have to do an emergency reverse. I was about to get onto a busy street from a parking lot and because of the cars parked on the street, I can't see any on coming vehicles easily so I crept slowly onto the street. By the time I can see any cars, I see some ass hat going at least 15 miles faster than the speed limit. It was either getting my front end torn off or reverse quickly. If I had an auto, I would probably end up putting the car in park instead of reverse xD
@@TheSilverShadow17 ... that wasn't an opinion though, that's just facts. Sure you can say you like manual more because that's an opinion but all he did was saying the facts of an automatic car.
I disagree with number 4 because I have been to close to have a collision between 3 vehicles and I make a way out using engine breaking and accelerating in the perfect time that if it was a automatic it will take more time to make the move with using brake and gas.
I love my 2017 Tacoma with its 6 speed manual. I go 4 wheeling a lot and the manual gives me more control off road. Especially down steep hills. As long as I don't push in the clutch I know my wheels will keep turning so I can steer. With an automatic going down a steep hill at 2 miles per hour it's easy to accidentally lock up the brakes then you may keep going down the hill but not be able to steer.
IMHO the best is the combination of both called a paddle shifted automatic. Both of my cars allow me to pick what gear I am using. Recently I drove a neighbors car across town. I had to use the clutch over 20 times in a 5 mile trip. That took attention away from avoiding the rest of the mob on the road.
Wow only 20 times? Not really difficult. You did well but just need a bit more practice. But I don't really find it difficult even in traffic.... And no it's not normal traffic.... It's the indian traffic. I've driven manuals in Bangalore, Delhi, Nagaon, Guwahati, Bhupal and many more. In extremely heavy and dangerous traffic yet I faced no difficulty.... At all! Not bragging but just saying that it's not really difficult at all to drive a manual in traffic.
@@awesome10k64 Thanks for your comment. I started driving manual tyranny cars in 1960. I have had plenty of practice with hand shifting including only using the clutch for starting up. Some 60 years later I just as soon let the thing decide what gear it wants. That said, I drive a 2010 C-6 Vette for most of the summer. When I am in the real twisties I use GM's version of paddle shifting. Much like shifting a manual without using the clutch. Even then, for most roads in the 40 to 65 mph range the thing is in third or fourth gear for an engine speed between 2500 and 4000 rpm. This sits my driving style and I am happy with it.
idk, I feel as if automatic drivers make our city driving bad. In this is my imo from driving in heavy Atlanta traffic in my manuals. I notice alot of auto drivers tend to ride bumpers very closely. Tend to inch up every small distances. A big problem too is that they tend to have a slow reaction time, some people take a few seconds due to being too close to the person in front and having to wait for them to pull off and that is a big cause of congestion and slow downs. I notice most manual drivers tend to space the distance between cars to avoid unnecessary movements that adds to clutch wear. I honestly believe the thing that make automatics so great is what is what also makes them so bad. The amount of comforts and ease reduces the driver's skills and awareness.
@@Slavic_Eagle driving an automatic is far less engaging, making the user far less focus at the task at hand.(awareness is less), yes someone can drive a manual and do other things as well, but doing more than driving is much easier to accomplish in a auto. Theres a gap in the skill ceiling between the two transmissions. So maybe I should have said, it requires far less skills to start with instead of of reduces.
Not really, automatics in general are horrible for city driving. You are always riding the brakes to slow the car down. The engine is always fighting you. Manual on the other hand you do most of your slowing with engine braking. You end up being more relaxed. If you notices, most traffic jams are slow traffic and not true "stop and go". Really is more slow and fast. Rarely do you come to a complete stop all the time. The only exception is getting close to a metering light. Just a few cars back, and people just creeps along slowing. No need to clutch.
Boring is as boring does, Mr. Escobedo. I like a manual transmission for driving back roads, dealing with snow, etc. They're more or less mandatory in a small, fun car. But there is a point where an automatic is just as good, or maybe better. If you've ever tried starting a large vehicle with a mechanically-disengaged clutch up a steep hill, you'll know why. The clutch will eat your left leg for breakfast, then demand the right for lunch. Also, in big, plush cars or trucks that pull heavy loads, I'd rather not have to fight with a big, heavy clutch and a big, heavy transmission. And in stop-and-go traffic like Boston or Los Angeles, a manual transmission will be a pain in more ways than one. Such driving will also wear your clutch very quickly, necessitating expensive repairs. Sometimes, "boring" has its advantages.
@@danielescobedo8460 I'm about the same age, Daniel, and I do know what I'd miss, driving a manual transmission in traffic. That's why I'd prefer an automatic for commuting through Boston area traffic.
Me when reading the title: Who would even consider buying an automatic? Me a few seconds in the video: Oh, is this america? Understandable, have a nice day.
Svein Hanssen I'm from europe... that's the joke. I would say the majority here has manuals for their daily drivers. We have 3 cars at home and one is automatic. Nearly everybody here in europe knows how to drive a manual. Probably 95% or so... That's just an estimation. It's becoming more and more popular here to own automatics. Still most people know how to drive both. That's because you can either have a drivers license where you are only allowed to drive automatics or one where you're allowed to drive both. People want to drive any car they want. And when they have their drivers license they buy manuals because they can drive it and it's cheaper.
Now, explain me why pounds is "lbs". I'm not native. In my native language, pound is called "libra", which makes a lot more sense with the unit notation...
Don't buy a manual, don't buy an auto, don't buy a dsg... Next week: Why CVT's suck and engineers ride bicycles Edit 1: CVT's don't suck, but programming sometimes does. Ideally it would be possible to accelerate at max BSFC until cruise, select an appropriately (tall) cruise gear then coast at the minimum revs for deceleration fuel cut. Such things never happen though. Edit 2: There are many situations where a bicycling is objectively superior to an automobile. I could probably cut my driving by 70% if I had the right bike and trailer. Then I'd be fitter than you as well
I have driven 4 of the common "modern" transmissions types. Each has its good points. CVTs are smooth, but not meant for "rough service". Not meant to handle lots of torque. Also, the computer often got "confused" when accelerating downhill from a stop. It would remain in a lower gear ratio (to prevent runaway?). Growing up with manuals, it is second nature (to me). Becoming "one" with the car is a great experience. Automatics are good. "Modern" automatics (with a manual mode) can be very close to the "perfect blend". Electric/hybrid vehicles are interesting. In a "soulless, efficient" manner. On the highway (or flat ground above 40mph) there is almost no difference between them.
Kind of agree with you. I think you summerize it in a wisely & elegant manner. Yes, modern automatics are for me the perfect compromize. I think their manual mode is getting better & better over the years.
Look at big Tractors. And other farm equipment. They are all starting to use CVTs in their Vehicles. A well built CVT can handle loads of torque. And will allow you the sometimes creepingly slow speeds needed without wearing out parts too much. And you forgot double clutch transmissions. They are relatively fast shifters. (still depending on the computer to predict right which gear you want to choose next) If the computer has chosen right though, you are shifting without a momentary loss of totque an keep accelerating the whole time
I taught 3 daughters to drive a stick, a 85 saab. And they all bitched and called me worse, but did get their licenses. that was over 25 years ago and they still talk about it today.
I live in South America and most of the roads are single side and with heavy traffic. I can’t stand the times it takes the automatic to change gears while you overtake a car or a truck and another car is coming in the opposite lane. I like to shift a gear down before overtaking , speed up and not change gears while overtaking. For city driving … automatic is nicer.
I actually began with automatic (my father's car, and other passed-down cars after that) and had some trouble to get used to manual when I finally bought a new one (it was about cost savings). But now I do prefer driving manual, even though I'm just a "normal" driver of a fairly "normal" (small) car. It might change one day when I get old (nearly 60 now, still some years to go before I might get to this point ;-)).
Many years ago I saved money by having a manual transmission during traffic, because I would slowly "coast" instead of using the brakes. Constantly using the brakes is like throwing away money. We all do it sometimes, I imagine, but it is best to try to reduce the need to use brakes. The brakes will thank you! :)
@@JA238979 break pads are possibly one of the cheapest parts and easiest parts to replace... better than replacing clutch or transmission cause of wear
I have both at home - the auto is because someone with an auto-only licence needs to drive it (if you take a UK driving test jn an auto, you are restricted to auto cars). I'd rather drive manual any day. The main reason is that manuals don't change down halfway through a bend, upsetting the balance, nor do they bog down if you slow up to a junction, see it's clear, and try to get away quickly. I treat autos as something to be suffered.
Gasoline motors are different in torque required to turn the motor over but when i had to push start our diesel truck when the starter failed, we used over drive so that we could get the necessary torque to turn the big diesel over.
Screw manual and auto .I'm going full flintstones
Yabba Dadda Do
a two cylinder engine isn't going to get you very far especially uphill. you better bring friends.
@@darkshadowsx5949 2-foot engine
So, you got one of them Chevrolegs with the feet-o-matic transmission.Heard they are very fuel efficient.
yer da man LMFAOOO
Next video, “5 reasons you shouldn’t get a transmission in your car”
Brandon Miller 😂😂
dont be butthurt you cant drive stick. lol jk
Reason one: it's not a tyre
In other words 5 reasons you should buy a Tesla?
*LMAO*
“Alright cool... don’t buy automatic”
(Up next... 5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a manual)
“Alright cool, I’ll walk.”
Up Next, 5 reasons you shouldn't walk
@@user-qj9ye1uv8g Up Next 5 reasons you shouldn't live...
@@koolioperson5534 😂😂😂
Just buy a remote control car.
@@erwintan001 Yes
Stop and go traffic is the best place for an automatic to shine. For everything else Manual is more fun
Unknown Pleasures so california? haaha
so if you injure leg or arm thats fun? I would not enjoy that "pleasure".
MANN[][][] My father once broke his leg and he had a manual subaru impresa, it was his left leg so he borrowed my mother’s automatic Honda Odyssey and my mother used the subaru until he was fine
Not 100% the case. My 3.0L 6 speed auto that weighs less gets worse mileage, wears brakes more and is more of a pain to drive in my heavy traffic commute than my 4.3L 5 speed manual which weighs more and is less aerodynamic. Running a pump and changing through all those gears is highly inefficient.
Part of the reason, I assume, is that a large part of my stop/go/crawl is downhill.
Thats something all automatic car fans say about manual transmission cars. Personaly ,Im good with my manual in traffic. I don't get frustrated.
I heard in america they don't steal cars with manual because most of the people don't know how to drive it :D
There's a great video of a dude breaking into a car with a stick and just staring at it in confusion attempting to start it and put it in gear. He tries for about 5 minutes and then gets out and runs off. Pretty funny.
plenty of people still know how to drive them
Brake the door glass
Put it in neutral
Release park brake
Tow it with "robbery vehicle"...
85% of drivers in America don't.
Very true I own a 2009 honda civic 5 speed and bought it to use as a delivery car. ( worked at 2 pizza shops ) One time when I was delivering to a hospital late at night I left my car on thinking it was safe. Someone tried to steal it and kept stalling it, got out and ran. He ran down an alley police couldn't find him but yeah. He couldn't steal my car. It was great. Edit: He did steal my keys though lol ):
Great now I'm confused do I buy an automatic or a manual!? I think I'll just walk...
Do you walk automatically or manually? :D
"Standard"
*clenched fist*
Clearly he means for you to get an electric car, which has no transmission!
They have transmissions. They use CVT's or something similar.
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Walk
"5 reasons You Shouldn't Buy A Car With An Engine"
"5 reasons You Shouldn't Buy"
"5 reasons"
“5”
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I got my first manual a couple years back when my old Accord died. I genuinely feel like it makes you a safer driver because you can't zone out quite as much. Having to think about shifting makes you think more about what other cars are doing, what's coming up, etc.
you have to actively think about shifting?
Moot point, zoning out typically happens on highways, which in a manual or auto, you're not shifting from the last gear as often. In the city, you're either stopping, slowing down, or watching a lot of other people driving. Whether you're in an auto or manual, you're actively looking places.
And as Akiimo said, once you get in the groove, shifting a manual is basically second nature, to the point where you don't think of it... And this is coming from someone who rarely drives manual.
@@akiimo389 I don't think that is what he meant. But sitting in a traffic does make you actively think of shifting gears, at least in my case.
@@eversonllanzana5963 that pretty much happens due to low experience...
once u get used to it u dont think about it at all its just like an automatic
Next up: Just buy a damn bike, I'm tired of explaining stuff for you guys.
😂😂
Front 2 = can am spyder
Rear 2 banning = trike
How many speeds should I get for my bike? Are the disc brakes worth it?
@@checkout982003 disk breaks are awesome unless all you do is ride in perfect conditions.
Bikes could be automatic or manual as well
I had to push/roll start my poor old dear 88 Corolla so often. Boy howdy is that useful when your car is a third generation beater.
Date asks "Why do you always park downhill?"
Me says "I hope you never find out."
Modern EFI cannot be push started if the battery is stone dead. There must be enough juice to run the computer, fuel pump and injectors. Ask me how I know... I push started my Datsun Roadster myself, though. Twice.
@@brucehearn2621 ya but how many times have you had your battery to dead to start but it still turned on
A couple of times but that was in a carbureted automatic.
@Bruce Hearn That depends on the car. I push started my modern Honda Accord a bunch of times with a dead flat battery for a couple weeks. The ECU starts working quickly enough when you spin the alternator that there is no noticeable delay.
I have a Toyota crown super salon 1982 and i have the same problem but otherwise it is awesome
"How old are you?" "Between 17 and 40"
"How old are you?" Yes.
People being confused about his indeterminable age always make me laugh out loud.
Summary:
1. Price: automatic costs more
2. Efficiency: clutch is more efficient than torque converter. (Not the same as fuel economy though)
3. Weight: automatic is heavier
4. Push-start: only available in manual
5. Complete control: automatic controls the gear; you have control in manual
thangnguyen02 number 4 is not true
Push start is available in manual and automatic bro
Thanks for saving my 7 mins
@@Cryptiiix Cool. I wasn't aware of that. I was just trying to summarize the video. BTW, I had a manual, '93 Camry, and an automatic '09 Camry. I tried to push-start both: many successful times with the manual; 0/2 with the automatic. I assume #4 was correct, but I'll try again later with hills and higher speed.
Update: ain't working with the automatic '09 Camry
6) Driving on ice and snow...
BTW, I've never driven (and don't intend to) an automatic, but what happens if you get brakes malfunction? Can you safely slow down and park your car if your brakes don't work? Seen that a lot in movies... I, for example, was in that situation; brakes simply died! I pressed the pedal and nothing happened. So I used engine brake and a bit of parking brake, turned the car around and safely (though slowly) drove it through entire town to get it to a mechanic... No problem there. Is it possible with an automatic?
“Do you ride bro?”
“I don’t”
😂
Those are snowmobiles with wheels. If you ride anything with more than two wheels, you should had gotten a convertible
@@krazeekalvin "Snowmobiles are for sissies!"
**"no. (Shrug) I don't"
Lol
@@sonyviva308 unless you get stuck in an avalanche you wont appreciate its worth.
Bicycles,tricycles,I don't knowcycles😂
I really hope manual transmission never dies out.
Smooth Shifter It will unfortunately
It won't. There'll always be real car enthusiasts out there that have to have a manual.
It's standard over here in Europe, modern 'manual' cars are barely manual, there are so many automated systems in place such hill start, anti-stall...etc that any skill required has been removed. If semi autos/autos don't take over completely, which they have in high performance vehicles, manuals will just keep turning into a driver assisted system to the point where you may as well drive a semi auto.
It's too popular overseas and among people who enjoy driving
Just demand them whenever you go to buy a car. Demand= supply. It's not like manufacturers ignore them, they've added downshift rev-matching and other features.
I was perfectly satisfied with my manual until I started to drive during rush hour. Repeated starts and stops get really annoying when you have to dance on 3 pedals and wank that stick instead of just gently pushing accelerator and sometimes use brakes.
Anyway there is one more reson for people who buy used cars. Automatics need good care and still don't live that long, so chances are that if you buy used car with auto it will be dead really soon. Manual just needs oil change once in decade or two and will last forever.
True but the pre owner could have abused the manual so you aren't save either case.
I had 142000 miles with problem on VW Jetta DSG twin clutch. Needed ATF changes every 40000 miles.
Pressure plates and other components won't last if it wasn't driven correctly
@@timcarne8045 problem with you is, your bought a european car. American auto tranny out last a manual clutch
@@andrewcannon587 That's because I am European. But thanks for the input.
"you only have yourself to blame" - Manual
Tried telling my GF this, she thinks am the only person on the planet who likes driving manual over automatic.
You are not the only one, I hate automatics, they are clumsy, bad at predicting which speeds I need and driving fluently is almost impossible with it.
I like manuals as well
Not here to argue, I like automatic a lot. But that’s because I’ve never had a manual vehicle. Sooner or later, I’ll get one and see if I like it or not.
@@jacob.calloway6833 Trust me its very overrated.
@@guyfromnewark automatic for daily, manual for trips.
Damn, I already bought an automatic based on your last video. I guess I’ll sell this one and buy a CVT now...
Vado Sagrero Nope. Buy an EV. No transmission FTW! 🤣
Buy a bike
CVT is very unreliable
5 reasons to not buy a CVT is probably up next. So hold that thought for now. lol
Jason is going to create a “5 reasons why” meme in the car community
This video
"5 reasons you shouldn't buy an automatic transmission car"
other video
" 5 reasons you shouldn't buy an manual transmission car"
Me: not quite sure what to buy right now.....
Yeah
Buy an automatic transmission car 🙂
You shouldn't buy any cars.
Manual for fun
Auto for daily
A bike
For me, I just love automatic.
I have always driven manuals for the past 10 years since passing my test. But recently got an auto.
Would never look back.
I love the way you can barely tell when the gear changes. So subtle and luxurious.
Living on a steep hill, I appreciate the 'park' gear so much. Handbrakes never seem strong enough.
I love the way the car slowly moves on idle.
I enjoy the car softly bouncing back and forth when you release the foot brake after shifting to park while on a gentle incline.
I admire the engineering design of the automatic transmission. Very complex with many moving parts, but working effortlessly.
same, to a certain degree a well made automatic knows better when to shift and can shift much more quickly and smoothly than most human drivers can. i drive a cvt and its weird not having shifts but whats great is that you throttle til you get to peak rpm and then the trans just shifts continuously while keeping the engine at the best spot
If your hand brake doesn't seem strong enough it was clearly not working correctly, it's all your personal preference tbh I actually enjoy having full control of the car, in my personal opinion automatics are for lazy People and I will never buy one
You leave your car in 1st gear if you live on a hill. I live in a hilly place so I do that.
@@michakrawcow1265 its not for lazy people not all people can learn manual like you do everyone has their own pace and not all people are confident to drive a manual while automatics even my grandmother can drive that and its way more fun when you go on a trip with your friends and you have better control on a car idk why you say clutch gives you better control but mabye thats just you
@@legendoidrome8554 in all honesty, unless you have some sort of debilitating condition in your left foot, you have no excuse for not being able to drive a manual. Talking about 'confidence' is a convenient way of saying 'I'm a bad driver and so I need a computer driving me' essentially. Also you don't have better control of an automatic car. Have you not seen the many clips online of people mistaking the 'Drive' position for 'Reverse'? I agree with Mike. Unless you're driving a supercar/hypercar or have a condition in your left foot, manuals should be the way to go.
Dear Auto Makers. Please never stop making Manual transmissions. I love them. Please make manual option for everything. Thanks.
No one is buying them. In the real world, auto makers need to sell cars, not get upvotes on TH-cam from broke enthusiasts.
People estimate that in a decade or two, they will become extinct.
I lived in various parts of South America for years. Automatic transmission vehicles are only just starting to be sold in some of these areas...but it's considered a luxury item..like power steering was in the US back on the '60s
>No one is buying them
In europe, almost everyone who can drive, can drive stick and vast majority of cars on the road are manual. Including new ones.
Honestly the only person I know with an automatic is my grandma because pushing a clutch pedal begins to be hard.
6th reason, gearbox repair, service.. i don't know how much it will cost in USA but in Europe repairing manual gearbox is double cheaper than automatic
Jeftinije je jer doslovno treba izbacit sjebane zupčanike i metit nove nego rastavljat kompletan automatik, nać jedan razvaljeni zupčanik, naručit novi (po potrebi i čitav novi set), čekat dok dođe, metit ga i sveukupno se jebat s time 2 tjedna
Or just buy another gearbox
@@TheRealTekki same, automatic gearbox (even used) is double more expensive (again, talking about Europe)
"Double Cheaper"? You mean half the cost?
@@texasstuff1281 yes
One thing I've seen as a tech. With an automatic, the advertised fuel economy is a best case scenario. With a standard, if you careful you can almost always beat the advertised fuel economy.
How can I be careful at fuel economy on a manual?
From the tips I've heard, changing gear when the car is around 2k RPM is the way to go, don't accelerate so much, don't let the rpm go too high, that's basically it
If you have any other tip on how to drive for better fuel economy, please share it with me
You can also engine brake
I get 36 mpg highway (+3 over advertised fuel economy) with nissan rogue 2015. 😀
I’m getting 56 mpg on the freeway in my 2022 Jetta. About 13 mpg higher than it is rated for. Manual transmission is the best transmission.
@@hzpoker9611 that goes a long way. most autos shift way too early
I think the best argument for a manual transmission is that I'm better at anticipating what gear I want than the car is, while the best argument for an automatic is stop and go traffic -- especially uphill stop and go traffic. Having moved now to an EV as my daily driver, though, that's better than both. It's as easy as an automatic, yet it's *always* ready to give me all the torque I want whenever I press the go-pedal.
Correct. I always can get into a gap in traffic before the person in the automatic can as I have been driving in 3rd or 4th gear keeping it at 3K prm. There is no time needed to shift or spin up in heavy traffic - I simply move the car and it's done. A lot of drivers raised on automatic think the thing will explode if it's running constantly at 3K rpm, and the automatic's AI being programmed to keep revs as low as possible for fuel economy is a lot of the reason for this. They never hear it rev beyond 2K unless it's on an onramp or similar.
Last week, Manual.
This week, Automatic.
Nice balancing work Jason.
Well that way everyone watches to get triggered and the next video watches to have their preexisting opinions reinforced. Or vice versa. Covering the field.
Balanced enough to ride a bike?
I found the perfect solution for me: Daily Driver with automatic transmission, Weekend convertible with manual transmission. Both cars were inexpensive and I now fix everything I can myself.
That is actually a pretty good idea.
That's what I wanna do. I love the control over a vehicle you have with a standard transmission. Very visceral experience. Automatic is nice for the daily commute and traffic. I'm glad my passat has the tiptronic shifting so at least there's a little more excitement to driving than putting it in D lol.
You should have a manual for an everyday car. What are u talking about?
@@m.morininvestor9920 no it isn't
@@rpl2108 It's not so bad bro he has 2! One of each. He can do whatever. Chill bro everything is fine.
Here in Croatian 90% cars are Manual and we love it
Here in slovakia same.
Danijel Ivić In USA about 90% of cars are automatic, fortunately I live in finland there is 50% of cars are manual :)
~17 years ago rental cars in Europe with automatics were nearly twice as expensive. Now they're just a bit more, and when I rented a manual in Ireland they gave me an automatic anyway. I don't know if this is because automatics are getting more common or there are just more North American tourists renting cars.
CroatiA!
@ You press the brake and shift to Drive "D" a very complex process I assure you.
6: Durability is higher
7: Costs for repair is cheaper if something is broken
8: Oil change of the transmission is easy and cheaper
Driving a stick sports car is like having a personal roller coaster
The stick shift sports cars are all slower than dual clutch automatics nowadays. I got the dsg in my golf r and I will never have a stick shift again.
@@bgoggin88 For most people it is not about shift times, but about fun.
@@bgoggin88 not too many dual clutch american cars. But manuals are fun. It does what i want it to do when. And it makes driving more of a hobby and a skill
@@bgoggin88 how do you like the dsg transmission? My '09 passat doesn't have it I don't believe. I've heard good and bad things about it
@@bgoggin88 dual-clutch are only "automatics" from the point of view of the user. Mechanically they are much closer to manuals, only with computer doing shifting for you. In many ways they're best of both worlds, but they depend heavily on electronics
Finally we have the Yin to that last video's Yang. Nice work, and good points all around.
How 'bout them gas mileage figures? You pay more for the auto trans and get the same or worse mpg. Lose/lose proposition.
5 reasons why you shouldn't buy an automatic transmission car
Americans: "ight imma head out"
I'm from Europe, everybody is driving manuals. I love my automatic.
I'm from Europe. Everybody drove manuals. I drove automatic. I still do after almost 40 years :-) And so is everyone else, at least here in Norway. Or EV's.
5 reasons not to own an aircraft carrier in Idaho?
Derpster lol
i dont think there are any reasons not to.
lmfao
I don't know about Idaho, if it were Nebraska, first on list would be the anti whaling laws (yes, Nebraska.. no whale hunting in your vast whale filled ...fields)
Do you ride bro? 😄 Time to dust off the old bicicleta 🚲
I normally think you have some clear reasoning on most things.
On this however, while your thoughts on the dead battery may barely have merit (everyone should have a good set if jumpers), most of what you're talking about is (in my estimation) trivial at best. Clutches can need replacement multiple time throughout the life of the vehicle (especially high performance) costing at least$1,000.00 a pop while many automatic transmissions last the entire life of the the car. And my last point is as long and far back as i can remember (and I'm 64) all automatic transmission cars come with the simple instruction to use lower gears on hills whether going up or down.
Just sayin!
Sun Kissed
No Bro, I drive a 130k M5
I can’t afford a bicycle 🤪
Hahaaa, autocorectul romane😂😂😂 bicicleta e viata
Mihail bicicleta is Spanish too and Mexico is a lot closer to Jason than Romania...
@@dlevi67 a, sorry
Let's not forget to mention the insane prices that come with working on, fixing or replacing a CVT. Replacing a clutch in a manual is pretty easy and more often times than not all you need to do.
well said my friend
I have literally had to push start my manual a few times. Its low key an amazing feature.
Trikes. Because "I want a bike" and "I have no balance" are now combined.
There is a lot more other benefits though
@@Henrix1998 true! Like keeping the girls away. Convenient!
I refer to them as "Geezer Gliders."
Yup it opens the sports for more people. It's also more stable in slippery conditions. I wouldn't want a Harley trike but I love my Honda Big Red
A lot of them are designed so disabled people car ride them. Brands like can am give a lot of money to charity for disabled veterans
Whoa! I was waiting for this one. Manuals are awesome.
Well, we should not hate Automatics. But manual will be my first choice.
Maybe go watch his previous videos m8
I watched his last video.
Depends on the car for me. I’d pick an auto over a manual in something like a golf R, but I’d pick a manual over an auto in a mustang.
@@legostarwarsrulez , Yeah you are right. It depends on car.
Do you even have a car
#5: Control...one other benefit to “Control” is fine control. In a manual, I feel like I can modulate the throttle and clutch to creep forward or backward more slowly and precisely than in an automatic.
Someone else raised the issue of cost of repairs. One automatic transmission rebuild repair cost was enough to convince me to stick with a manual whenever possible.
Plus manuals are just more fun to drive!!
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 nahh... Once u get so used to it you won't even feel that you're driving a manual
i have two friends in their mid 50's who never learned to drive. i think those guys are on to something
Never driving and not knowing how are two different things. One is having the knowledge but not, the other is not having the knowledge. Ignorance is bliss, and they are blissful.
Nothing to be proud of ...
*Electric cars laughing in silence*
Next up: 5 Reasons why you shouldn't buy an electric car lol
But not laughing for long, as their pathetically short range is used up when driving with the heater fan, radio, and lights on when it's 15 below zero.
@@rcnelson the physics and chemistry of batteries is a tough nut, but you are kidding yourself if you think they won't lick it sooner rather than later.
The science isn't there yet to justify the cost of electric vehicles. Teslas are not for the every day Joe... The Everyday Joe is what built Ford, GM, and Chrysler....
I bet they're laughing nervously about the fact that mining out Lithium for the batteries and Neodymium for the engine is 10 times more polluting than mining Aluminium and 60 times more risky for the worker's health.
The road you are driving is a manual delight. Driving to work and around town behind idiots is a manual hell.
Manual comes in hand around winter when idiots on ice arrives to plague your city.
@@lolbuster01 i don't know what is manual
hasan faraz it’s a type of ice cream
Yep. Country driving in a manual is amazing. Traffic driving in a manual is fooking excessive
I've never had an automat because they are not that common here and I have to wholeheartedly agree. 5 miles with average speed of 5mph is just tragic with manual when all you want is to go home after long day. 300 switches between N and 1 and N and 1....
I've always preferred a manual transmission, even when I used to commute 35 miles in LA traffic that could take me up to 3 hours. I really never thought about the traffic and I could stay in 2 gear putting along for miles without touching the brakes or clutch. And it all made it worth it when there was an opening and taking that hole shot in 2nd gear. The best part though is driving the back mountain roads and having the time of my life while rowing through the gears.
driving a manual in traffic encourages "traffic smoothing" which is the opposite of what a lot of automatic drivers do. Ever notice how people speed up to slow down behind the car in front of them? In a manual that's really annoying. A lot of manual drivers will find a nice gear and coast in it. This has the added benefit of not making traffic annoying af. That speeding up to slow down actually makes traffic much, much worse.
@@CRneu That's definitely the worst thing ever, i purposely don't start moving as soon as the car in front moves so i don't have to stop so much, just constant slow speed
I've been "hypermiling" since 2008 and I rarely stay in gear, preferring to coast in neutral when safe circumstances permit.
Embrace your inner big rig driver :) This is my lane, this is my gear.
And, you're not getting there any faster than the Prius in front of you anyways. lol.
@@DirtyCatBox If you are in gear and off the gas you are using les fuel than being in neutral and coasting! When doing this the engine is just running on vacuum and not using fuel compared to idling in neutral.
Manual transmission:
So here’s the clutch, shifter, and tachometer. You want to get the engine up to however many RPM and release the clutch. Don’t release it too fast or too slow, and you’ll start moving. When the tachometer shows a certain number of RPM, press the clutch, move the shifter, and release the clutch. When you stop, use the clutch and...
Automatic transmission:
Press here to go, press here to stop.
Manual isn't hard to learn. You just have to actually be willing to.
Manual is for driving, automatic is to be driven in. Or drive vs commute.
Manual is for someone who drives a car.Automatic is for someone who uses a car.
Even if you are an "enthusiast", 99% of your driving is going to be in user mode...drive to work, drive to the grocers, pick up the kid from soccer. I don't mind manual, it just is a lot of repetitious fiddly-fart for everyday driving. If you are amused going from 1-to-2-to-3-to-4 at red light after red light, good on you.
mmmmmm...real men sit on their bonnets/hoods with there arms folded talking about "drivers cars" and sneering at autos. All while studiously avoiding track days.
Mario Kajin it’s just an american thing. Here in europe 80% of the cars are manuals. Although this is starting the change with all the new cars coming standard with an automatic.
Burak chukky I’ve got nothing against any type of gearbox. And most of modern auto gearboxes are good for driving too. But still the manual is more engaging. Not that the manual is the most effective (not to be confused with efficient) but the shear amount of involvement is far greater than the others (even the dual clutch). The only gearbox that’s more involving than the standard manual is the sequential manual with poor synchronization gears or even without them. For a joyride I personally would take a good torque converter gearbox.
- more fun
- more engine braking
- you wear less the brake pads
- some driving tricks can be acheived on an manual transmission only
- more involving, the driver is more focused (less accidents ?)
- better connection between the driver and the engine
...
Some of those are just repeats or so similar that's it's basically just one point. Some are also subjective.
Only subjective if you're not a car enthusiast. If you enjoy cars and driving you're in a manual.
@@Germfish
Yeah, no.
@@Germfish I enjoy cars and driving and I prefer whichever transmission happens to be better suited to the vehicle I'm driving.
@@Germfish I'm an enthusiast and and I like auto.
The number one best reason is that you will probably never get your car stolen if you have a manual.
I can still steal your rims, dawg
My list:
1 - Manuals are more fun.
2 - Manuals are cheaper because they last much longer, cost less, require less maintenance, don't usually need cooling, etc.
3 - Manuals don't shift randomly in the middle of a corner. This can be horrible.
4 - Manuals shift proactively, as opposed to reactively. You can be ready to accelerate, whereas with an automatic, you might have to wait.
5 - Manuals weigh less.
A cvt wrx should be illegal
Due the company do the cars the way their fans like it some would rather have a cvt
WRX are for 2 kinds of people:
- those who cant afford a wrx STI but still want a wrx.
- those who want a practical car that has more UMPH than a regular impreza.
So a CVT is really easy to drive and hassle free. And that 2nd group of people like that easiness.
@@jcmartinez7527 an sti is a race car not a street car. Its ok for short trips but anything longer than 20 minutes it gets old.
@@Gauge167 I beg to differ lol. I think anycar would get "old" driving more than 20 minutes in the city.
@@Gauge167 if it's a race car then why isn't it fast?
2 reasons to get an automatic transmission:
1. Heavy traffic to and from work.
2. I would prefer to have a cup of coffee in my hand while driving, not a stick.
In Arizona or Utah manual would be better, but in LA or SF... No.
traffic argument works for older manuals, but new commuter manuals have feather clutches and are so easy to drive in and out of traffic
Having owned my 6 spd Mustang GT for a year, I noticed I been getting better average fuel economy than 10 spd owners, but who tf buys a Mustang for fuel economy? The 6 spd is a blast to drive, both in the country and city, and I can get it to downshift instantly when I turn onto a highway, and stay in the lower gears if I so desire
Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t the ten speed mustangs have a dual clutch automatic. So wouldn’t you be able to down shift in a 10 speed?
Driving a manual transmission really gets you more connected with your car more than you are driving an automatic.
Start and stop is the most annoying thing tho
Agree. With a manual your in a partnership with your car.
In an automatic you're cargo. In a manual you're driving.
5 reasons not to buy a car at all?
Reason one: It costs money.
Have gullible friends that don't mind being a chauffer for free.
No one really needs one :D
Horses eat grass. Grass is free.
If you have good access to public transport
Can’t beat the driving experience of a manual!🥃
But the auto is for relaxing but yeah your right
Both cars I've owned have been manual and that's all I'll ever buy
same but finding a used good deal can be a pain so iv ended up buying more than one automatic
Yes! That's honestly what it comes down to.
exactly
After years of driving a manual my left knee cap is worn I'm now driving a automatic much better in traffic jams and a smoother jerk free drive.
Seriously your left knee cap got worn out from the clutch pedal?
How old are you if may I ask?
@@Duvdeve I'm 45 but I've been driving for 30 years and I used to do lots of running when I was younger which didn't help
@@karlburchill2704 Wow that gets me a bit worried, because I'm 22 and I do a lot of running aswell and im learning to drive a manual now.
I'm learning manual but its only to get a license after I'll be driving automatic since 90% of the cars where I live are automatic.
Karl Burchill I got a bad knee since I was 23. (Heavy sports since I was 10, 5 years of driving a manual)
Duvdev manuals are great if you don’t get stuck in heavy traffic.
Also, genetics matter a lot. I’ve high school buddies still driving manuals and playing sports. (I’m 28 now) I guess I definitely got some ostheoporosis genes from my elders or something.
5 reasons you shouldn't buy a manual car.
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10 reasons you shouldn't BUY A CAR
people keep saying stuff like "I dont want to be distracted by thinking about shifting all the time." but after 2 weeks of driving my first stick shift it was like muscle memory, eventually you get to the point where you never think about it, you just kinda do it. then you get to the point where you know what gear your car want to be in at what speed and at what RPM, whithout even thinking about it.
Like breathing
I'm on my phone much less while driving a manual. But it becomes very distracting to use when you do. A manual is a good way to stay engaged on moving roadways with intersections and lights. In traffic, it sucks. On the highway, it's hardly different than an auto. On a race track, it's a handful. If you intend to downshift before a turn and botch it it becomes nerve racking to get the rev match right mid corner or you can go for a spin. But it's more rewarding.
also for older people they tend to crash there car less in a manual as its muscle memory (less likely to confuse the pedals) but an automatic you get some people who confuse the brake and accelerator pedal and brain says stop you they keep on pressing the pedal to stop but car not stopping so they keep on pressing it until they hit something (this unfortunately tends affect old and people with limited think for them self capacity or who only drive a car because they have to)
I'd bet a lot of them don't want to be "distracted" by a manual so it'll be easier for them to text while they drive...
Driving manual trains you to be more aware of your surroundings as you have to be in the right gear for the right situation. People who drive manual are far better drivers.
Distracted driving is a HUGE problem these days...owning a manual is an awfully good antidote. Hard for a teenage driver to have a smartphone in their hand when they have to shift the car themselves.
We’re more flexible than you think. It’s harder, but not impossible. But yes, it’s one of the only solutions and frankly, it would be a good solution to all the women that enjoy applying makeup while driving.
Harder, but not impossible.
Its not really harder but it takes people longer to get comfortable with for sure
Chris Freemesser Part of the reason why I got a manual, it's an excuse not to answer phone calls.
Meh slightly more annoying while in the city, but no problem if you have a longer straight road..
The only reason why I bought my car (2012 Mazda 6 Sport) is because it's a manual transmission. 7 years and 77k miles later, no transmission issues. I love it and will drive it until it dies. Thanks for the video.
Good advice. Engine braking bad for automatic transmision.
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy A Car
one reason : it's cost money :)
You can get to places without a car :D no one really needs one
Mohammed Hussain 5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a bike with gears
@@mannyechaluce3814 and how would u do a road Trip though Europe? With the bike its a bit dar and u cant take as much stuff
@@mannyechaluce3814 Depends on your job though. Most people don't need to drive one so much and it would be nice if there was less car traffic.
Show this to Toyota’s executives in charge of the Supra lol
LTMC Media That car was something that consumers won’t bother with. It’s ugly too, kinda. Compared to its predecessors, anyway. Should have dusted off the 2jz and modernized it for emissions. Would have sold out in preorder then. The swap has been done, but only the wealthy can swing it.
@@daemonsilver3304 yyeeeah ur right but 2jz wasnt perfect either a little modernazition of looks would be fine (sorry for bad english)
Driving on ice! In my old automatic transmission car, the rear wheels would spin before the front brakes were off.
They suck going up an icy grade, too. Always downshifting, always spinning out.
With an automatic, you gain more cognitive bandwidth to optimize other aspects of driving than what gear you want to take a turn with or what speed is too low to keep breaking without adding the clutch. Also, the moment of changing gears feels more smooth and comfortable. As a European, I have observed that Americans who drive manuals are really passionate about them and willing to convince others to do the same. I think it comes down to personal preference more than to engineering, especially in modern and more expensive cars.
i dont think it gives you more cognitive bandwidth, i've notice it just allows peoples minds to wander and drive on autopilot.
May as well make the next video as "Why You Should Buy a Car With NO Gearbox" with the thumbnail image of the Koenigsegg Regera. 😂
You could get a Honda Accord hybrid with no transmission.
@@zacharybaker5910 yes but from a TH-camrs perspective, it won't get as many clicks as a Koenigsegg Regera 😉
Except that one of the reasons not to buy an automatic was the inefficiency of the torque converter. The Regera has a torque converter (the Accord Hybrid has a similar hybrid system without the torque converter). All Teslas (at least after the initial run of the first Roadster, not sure when they gave up on the transmission, possibly before going to production) don't have transmissions, nor does the Leaf or most other pure electric cars.
Teslas and other electric cars have transmissions - just without clutches, torque converters or gearboxes. They still need differentials and a way of getting rotary motion from the motor(s) to the wheels (unless they have one motor per wheel - but I don't think any production car does)
The best reason is: fun. Driving a manual transmission lets you get much more closer to the car and to the driving experience.
Then why drive a synchronized transmission? You're only faking it.
Yeah, stop-and-go traffic for hours with a manual transmission is so much fun... Fantastic driving experience.
@@ErebosGR I do it everyday, its only bad if you have trouble shifting at low speeds
You jest?... but in fact... its true! When you are shifting in commute traffic - its a perfect time to practice your shifting, clutch engagement and "hand-eye-foot" coordination skills! When I was a youngster... all I did was dump the clutch and push the throttle to the floor! Now, its more about "finesse" than acceleration. ..... On a "good day" - I've had people ask "is this a stick" or an automatic...'cause the shifts are that smooth.
@@SwajMastaGeezus
It isn't fun. I do it every day. I don't get how everyone says driving a manual in traffic is fun. It's like having to retype your password in every time you switch tabs. It's just complicating mundane busy work.
Honestly as long as they keep manuals I’d pay more for a manual Ngl . Totally worth it
"do you ride bro, ugh I don't". Made me chuckle, relatable.
I have. Only one reason to buy a manual transmission because it's fun
Reason 6 - Less likely to get stolen.
This one's my favorite lol
Those statistics are irrelevant. Less than 2% know how to hot wire an ignition so I guess we should be safe? Car thieves are much more likely to know how to drive a manual than the general population. It’s a job requirement. Much better are fuel or ignition kill switches in hard to see spots.
@@elroyjetson8883 but it's easier to sell or get rid of a manual given its what most people drive. The most popular cars to steal are normally not the most expensive ones,but the most common ones because most stolen cars are chopped up for parts and manual gear boxes are worth far less.
@watergod 83
nice. What car did you steal?
Shame
My dad: an automatic allows me to drink coffee in traffic.
Case closed, argument finished.
Semi automatic (paddle Shifters) for the win
Same here. Daily commute to working place, switch to auto. Going back to hometown (due to the hill and mountain, switch to manual
@@fara.r.8181 They're amazing. All the control, none of the real "work". (In the manual mode of it) some call it semi automatic I think.
Damn that 2019 Mustang Bullett is sexy. I'm glad to see they still offer them with manual transmissions.
It's very ugly
Well its a 3speed with 3 overdrives at least 👍
Manual all the way, even living in DC with all the traffic it is still a blast to drive, plus it's leg day everyday!
Same bro. My E36 cabrio is a manual. With enough practice even DC streets are manageable.
True but it Also depends on the car like honda manuals are the best for traffic the clutch presses like the gas pedal. And there are manual cars thats really a pain in ass
All your videos are so well explained. I learn alot
If you want to impress girls get a manual transmission
If you want to win races, comfort, not stalling, focusing on the road and not the gearbox, saving fuel, and more reliable get an automatic
All the manual fanboys that were hating on the last video must be all giddy for this one
Too bad automatic drivers cant drive the nice cars
Which is why he weaseled out and did this one. Losing too much of his core demographic.
Shaun Stephens honestly I think he planned to do both vids in the first place. He usually plays devil’s advocate in his videos and he’s owned several manuals
5 reasons to buy an automatic over a manual:
1. Comfort: if you’ve been driving manuals all your life (like me) you’ll love not having to shift, especially in traffic/city driving.
2. Smoother ride: the torque converter ensures a smooth, constant acceleration which you can achieve /sort of/ in a manual if you are really good and going slow, though it doesn’t compare to an automatic.
3. Better acceleration: for higher performance cars an automatic with shifting paddles on the steering wheel will always be faster than a manual because the transmission switches gears faster (especially with a dual clutch system).
4. Safety: For the general public having an automatic is safer because you don’t have to deal with issues when hill driving, stalling, wrong gear etc. Also you don’t need to take your hands off the wheel every time you shift which can be unsafe in many situations.
5. Accessibility: anyone can drive your car and you don’t have to worry about them messing something up (this is more applicable to North America as in Europe literally everyone who drives knows how to drive a manual, or they think they do). This comes in handy when your wife/gf takes the car for shopping, valets, or you are on a long journey where someone can take the driving seat while you rest.
There now you can decide unbiased.
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Either way, one man's opinion wont always convey another's
Manual is much quicker if you have to do an emergency reverse. I was about to get onto a busy street from a parking lot and because of the cars parked on the street, I can't see any on coming vehicles easily so I crept slowly onto the street. By the time I can see any cars, I see some ass hat going at least 15 miles faster than the speed limit. It was either getting my front end torn off or reverse quickly. If I had an auto, I would probably end up putting the car in park instead of reverse xD
@@TheSilverShadow17 ... that wasn't an opinion though, that's just facts. Sure you can say you like manual more because that's an opinion but all he did was saying the facts of an automatic car.
I disagree with number 4 because I have been to close to have a collision between 3 vehicles and I make a way out using engine breaking and accelerating in the perfect time that if it was a automatic it will take more time to make the move with using brake and gas.
I love my 2017 Tacoma with its 6 speed manual. I go 4 wheeling a lot and the manual gives me more control off road. Especially down steep hills. As long as I don't push in the clutch I know my wheels will keep turning so I can steer. With an automatic going down a steep hill at 2 miles per hour it's easy to accidentally lock up the brakes then you may keep going down the hill but not be able to steer.
IMHO the best is the combination of both called a paddle shifted automatic. Both of my cars allow me to pick what gear I am using. Recently I drove a neighbors car across town. I had to use the clutch over 20 times in a 5 mile trip. That took attention away from avoiding the rest of the mob on the road.
Wow only 20 times? Not really difficult. You did well but just need a bit more practice. But I don't really find it difficult even in traffic.... And no it's not normal traffic.... It's the indian traffic. I've driven manuals in Bangalore, Delhi, Nagaon, Guwahati, Bhupal and many more. In extremely heavy and dangerous traffic yet I faced no difficulty.... At all!
Not bragging but just saying that it's not really difficult at all to drive a manual in traffic.
@@awesome10k64 Thanks for your comment. I started driving manual tyranny cars in 1960. I have had plenty of practice with hand shifting including only using the clutch for starting up. Some 60 years later I just as soon let the thing decide what gear it wants. That said, I drive a 2010 C-6 Vette for most of the summer. When I am in the real twisties I use GM's version of paddle shifting. Much like shifting a manual without using the clutch. Even then, for most roads in the 40 to 65 mph range the thing is in third or fourth gear for an engine speed between 2500 and 4000 rpm. This sits my driving style and I am happy with it.
1 reason to buy a automatic. City traffic .
idk, I feel as if automatic drivers make our city driving bad. In this is my imo from driving in heavy Atlanta traffic in my manuals. I notice alot of auto drivers tend to ride bumpers very closely. Tend to inch up every small distances. A big problem too is that they tend to have a slow reaction time, some people take a few seconds due to being too close to the person in front and having to wait for them to pull off and that is a big cause of congestion and slow downs. I notice most manual drivers tend to space the distance between cars to avoid unnecessary movements that adds to clutch wear. I honestly believe the thing that make automatics so great is what is what also makes them so bad. The amount of comforts and ease reduces the driver's skills and awareness.
@@Slavic_Eagle driving an automatic is far less engaging, making the user far less focus at the task at hand.(awareness is less), yes someone can drive a manual and do other things as well, but doing more than driving is much easier to accomplish in a auto. Theres a gap in the skill ceiling between the two transmissions. So maybe I should have said, it requires far less skills to start with instead of of reduces.
really the only reason lol
Not really, automatics in general are horrible for city driving. You are always riding the brakes to slow the car down. The engine is always fighting you. Manual on the other hand you do most of your slowing with engine braking. You end up being more relaxed. If you notices, most traffic jams are slow traffic and not true "stop and go". Really is more slow and fast. Rarely do you come to a complete stop all the time. The only exception is getting close to a metering light. Just a few cars back, and people just creeps along slowing. No need to clutch.
Brian Geiger stop and go traffic fist 2nd brake stop first 2nd brake stop 🙄 have. Fun with that. Save the manual for the weekend..
Why not to buy an Automatic Transmission-
1- Very Boring
2 - Will put you to sleep in traffic
@@buffkangaroodog
Yes I drive a manual even in heavy traffic,
In Los Angeles California.
Boring is as boring does, Mr. Escobedo. I like a manual transmission for driving back roads, dealing with snow, etc. They're more or less mandatory in a small, fun car. But there is a point where an automatic is just as good, or maybe better. If you've ever tried starting a large vehicle with a mechanically-disengaged clutch up a steep hill, you'll know why. The clutch will eat your left leg for breakfast, then demand the right for lunch.
Also, in big, plush cars or trucks that pull heavy loads, I'd rather not have to fight with a big, heavy clutch and a big, heavy transmission. And in stop-and-go traffic like Boston or Los Angeles, a manual transmission will be a pain in more ways than one. Such driving will also wear your clutch very quickly, necessitating expensive repairs.
Sometimes, "boring" has its advantages.
@@johnlloyd2390
Yes all very true and sound advice,
Been there done that.
But at 62 and driving since 16.
What you've never had you don't
Miss.
Wall Fork na, it’s boring
@@danielescobedo8460 I'm about the same age, Daniel, and I do know what I'd miss, driving a manual transmission in traffic. That's why I'd prefer an automatic for commuting through Boston area traffic.
Re: #5, the *option* to use manual shift seems the best of both worlds.
Me when reading the title: Who would even consider buying an automatic?
Me a few seconds in the video: Oh, is this america? Understandable, have a nice day.
Who would even consider buying a manual, unless it's for racing?
Svein Hanssen I'm from europe... that's the joke. I would say the majority here has manuals for their daily drivers. We have 3 cars at home and one is automatic. Nearly everybody here in europe knows how to drive a manual. Probably 95% or so... That's just an estimation. It's becoming more and more popular here to own automatics. Still most people know how to drive both. That's because you can either have a drivers license where you are only allowed to drive automatics or one where you're allowed to drive both. People want to drive any car they want. And when they have their drivers license they buy manuals because they can drive it and it's cheaper.
I mean it's not really difficult to drive a manual. You just need to know how it works.
Most important lesson learned today: Jason weighs around 138lbs?!?! O.o
I feel fat now...
Have you seen the man? He looks like a stick figure
Damn. I'm 5'2 and I weigh 130
Now, explain me why pounds is "lbs". I'm not native. In my native language, pound is called "libra", which makes a lot more sense with the unit notation...
@@DarthGTB It's the Latin word for Pounds that gets used for the notation. lb for a singular pound. lbs for plural.
Don't buy a manual, don't buy an auto, don't buy a dsg...
Next week: Why CVT's suck and engineers ride bicycles
Edit 1: CVT's don't suck, but programming sometimes does. Ideally it would be possible to accelerate at max BSFC until cruise, select an appropriately (tall) cruise gear then coast at the minimum revs for deceleration fuel cut. Such things never happen though.
Edit 2: There are many situations where a bicycling is objectively superior to an automobile. I could probably cut my driving by 70% if I had the right bike and trailer. Then I'd be fitter than you as well
Why not buy a bike then? And self build ur Trailer like i did 👍
Well... that might be "Inconvenient". Si, its better to say it - than to practice it!
Buy a hydramatic!
Am programmer. Can confirm, none of us know what we're doing.
Next:5 reasons not to buy Manual Car
Me: OK, I’ll buy a Bus
But buses are manual
eliteEVIL darkness not in my country though :) We’ve automatics
People out here really getting mad over how other people use a metal box to get to work
Ive always prefered a manual transmission even my bicycle as a kid was a 15 speed
weird flex but ok
Leo Kraus yo facts 🤣🤣🤣
I had a 4 speed bike don't know if 15 is the most convenient tho
I like that bikes dont have clutches.
I don't think there is bikes with automatic transmission.
I have driven 4 of the common "modern" transmissions types. Each has its good points.
CVTs are smooth, but not meant for "rough service". Not meant to handle lots of torque. Also, the computer often got "confused" when accelerating downhill from a stop. It would remain in a lower gear ratio (to prevent runaway?).
Growing up with manuals, it is second nature (to me). Becoming "one" with the car is a great experience.
Automatics are good. "Modern" automatics (with a manual mode) can be very close to the "perfect blend".
Electric/hybrid vehicles are interesting. In a "soulless, efficient" manner.
On the highway (or flat ground above 40mph) there is almost no difference between them.
Kind of agree with you. I think you summerize it in a wisely & elegant manner. Yes, modern automatics are for me the perfect compromize. I think their manual mode is getting better & better over the years.
Look at big Tractors. And other farm equipment. They are all starting to use CVTs in their Vehicles.
A well built CVT can handle loads of torque. And will allow you the sometimes creepingly slow speeds needed without wearing out parts too much.
And you forgot double clutch transmissions. They are relatively fast shifters. (still depending on the computer to predict right which gear you want to choose next)
If the computer has chosen right though, you are shifting without a momentary loss of totque an keep accelerating the whole time
It isn't like people can't adopt to CVTs it is that their maintenance and reliability is poor compared to standard automatic transmissions.
I taught 3 daughters to drive a stick, a 85 saab. And they all bitched and called me worse, but did get their licenses. that was over 25 years ago and they still talk about it today.
I live in South America and most of the roads are single side and with heavy traffic. I can’t stand the times it takes the automatic to change gears while you overtake a car or a truck and another car is coming in the opposite lane. I like to shift a gear down before overtaking , speed up and not change gears while overtaking. For city driving … automatic is nicer.
I actually began with automatic (my father's car, and other passed-down cars after that) and had some trouble to get used to manual when I finally bought a new one (it was about cost savings). But now I do prefer driving manual, even though I'm just a "normal" driver of a fairly "normal" (small) car. It might change one day when I get old (nearly 60 now, still some years to go before I might get to this point ;-)).
Anyone told you that you kinda sound like Ross from friends?
Thought I was the only one...
no he doesn't
Maybe in the way he speaks but not so much in the actual sound of his voice.
ONE REASON YOU WANT AN AUTOMATIC....have you ever been in a GTA traffic jam...if yes...you want an automatic.
a good exercise to not fall asleep tho, also makes legs tuff xD
@@jazmihamizan4987 ever seen traffic jam in china? Good luck with your legs
Many years ago I saved money by having a manual transmission during traffic, because I would slowly "coast" instead of using the brakes. Constantly using the brakes is like throwing away money. We all do it sometimes, I imagine, but it is best to try to reduce the need to use brakes. The brakes will thank you! :)
@@JA238979 break pads are possibly one of the cheapest parts and easiest parts to replace... better than replacing clutch or transmission cause of wear
@@JA238979 so using something that is especially designed to do its job is not the right thing to do? have fun burning out your clutch
Automatics are for women and beginner drivers. Manual transmission is for men and car enthusiasts.
"You only have yourself to blame on a stick shift"
Me: yep Imma use the whole tachometer
Showing this to my mother who scoffed at me when i told her i was replacing my slushbox Escape with a Six speed manual 86GT
Adam Smith you’re never gonna use that 6 speed with all 200hp 🤣
Erick - ever driven one?
@@That1bimmer wdym?
"Do you ride bro...no, I don't" I love motorcycles, but that made me laugh :)
I have both at home - the auto is because someone with an auto-only licence needs to drive it (if you take a UK driving test jn an auto, you are restricted to auto cars). I'd rather drive manual any day. The main reason is that manuals don't change down halfway through a bend, upsetting the balance, nor do they bog down if you slow up to a junction, see it's clear, and try to get away quickly. I treat autos as something to be suffered.
Gasoline motors are different in torque required to turn the motor over but when i had to push start our diesel truck when the starter failed, we used over drive so that we could get the necessary torque to turn the big diesel over.