4 Reliability and cost to maintain. Manual transmission fluid technically does not need to be changed like ATF. Stay away from Jatco (Nissan) automatic transmissions.
One disadvantage of manuals that I learned the hard way: you need all 4 limbs to operate it. If you travel alone, and hurt either a hand or a leg (especially a leg), you are basically stranded. On the other hand, a pirate with one hand, one leg and one eye would be perfectly fine operating an automatic, he would probably even be texting his crewmates in the process.
The only time I have felt my manual transmission was a disadvantage was the time I was driving cross country to work with a coworker to save fatigue and split fuel cost. When he got in the car his eyes got big and he said"this is a manual?' I said, "yep " and thought nothing of it till it was his turn to drive, at which point he admitted he had never driven a manual..... I wound up driving the whole 1500 miles straight through after a failed attempt to coach him on how to drive a stick. Lessons ended after he stomped the parking brake instead of the clutch while taking an off ramp. On the plus side he covered all fuel for the trip to make up for his inability to drive.
@@Intelligent_investor Most American vans and trucks have it, too. I have an '07 Dodge Dakota pickup that has a six speed manual gearbox and a foot pedal parking brake.
Two opinions, or, actually, preferences. In the eighties and nineties, I drove a total of 220,000 in manuals. On the open road, it was kind of fun. In stop and go, no fun.
My passion is driving. Nothing beats a manual transmission car, the feeling and engagement you have while driving a manual car can't compared to an automatic one.
@@sigmamale4147 You can push the golf to like 100% on just normal roads and have a shitton of fun, in the R35 you have to baby it to not get stopped by cops or crash
Biggest advantage to manual transmission is that no one can borrow my car. Oh you wanna borrow my car? Okay yeah no problem, do you know how to drive manual? No? Ohh maaann, I guess you'll have to borrow someone else's car....
In eu 90% of cars are manual,and i dont know why only americans always drive automatic cars "Because its hard to drive it?" Cmon,i have 14yrs and i can drive manual good,and easilu......
Don't they only teach in manual cars for you to get your driving license ? I got my driving license a few months ago and I passes with a manual car . We also got a manual car but I kinda have fear of using a manual car because I keep thinking something bad will happen , it's probably because of I am not experienced enough tho
Don't they only teach in manual cars for you to get your driving license ? I got my driving license a few months ago and I passes with a manual car . We also got a manual car but I kinda have fear of using a manual car because I keep thinking something bad will happen , it's probably because of I am not experienced enough tho
@@XDragoNaaK My near DMV can test in manual car. A person must call in advance and make an appointment. Manual transmission vehicles are fun.... scary but once you get the feeling for it, you will not want to go back to automatic. :)
never saw those movies but when in 93 bought a honda civic crx 1.6 16v that i drove very fast at night on city limits, great car and with some improvements it becomes incredible good
My preference is a manual transmission as I prefer to shift my own gears although I can see benefits to both (and own both). See that kids, I voiced my opinion without insulting someone else's! It's that easy!
I've only owned, and will probably always own, manual transmission cars. That being said, they are antiquated technology and automatic transmissions are better in almost every measurable way.
BlakBoxXJ 100th like! It's sad that we have to point out when we're acting like adults, but when being an online childish troll is the norm, well... I love manuals, too, regardless of what's technically superior. Automatics and paddles will never be as satisfying, unless I find myself driving a Grand Prix or F1 car.
I am surprised I haven't see more people mention it. The biggest advantage of an automatic is being able to inch forward more easily especially while in traffic. For example: lets say you are driving in stop and start traffic on the freeway. You don't have to constantly be operating the clutch while putting the car in 1st gear then neutral. All you have to do in an automatic is release the break to start and then press the break to stop -> even the gas is not necessary unless you are going over 5 miles an hour. You might not think this is that big of a deal but most people get very tired driving in slow traffic for hours with a manual.
im suprised at your statement. actually, you can slip a clutch out 5% and creep forward in heavy traffic. if you don't tailgate, one could argue, there's less work because you don't have to start/stop with a brake, you slip and creep. at least that's how my car worked. there might be some cars that have really heavy clutches which is outside my point.
as best I can, I stay out of traffic jams. May require significant life-style discipline. I, for one, have not been in a city in almost 100 years. Don't miss them one whit.
There's a lot of tricks when driving a manual, one i learned the hard way is to never tailgate other drivers while on heavy traffic, just leave a big enough space in front where you dont have to stop and go every 2 seconds and left the car on 1st gear moving forward with the traffic, that way you dont wear out your clutch as much and your left leg will thank you. Also you gotta be aware of the road, if you are on a slightly down hill road, you can just put it in Neutral and use brake only. The problem comes when you are on a up hill, that's when your left leg its gonna start to hurt and cramp 😂 but if you use the trick i firt mentioned, you will be fine. That's what i like about Manual, it keeps you aware of where and how you are gonna drive on different roads and conditions.
Advantages of an automatic: - Easier crawling to fit in tight spots - No torque loss when changing gears - Impossible to stall Advantages of a manual: - No one will ever ask to borrow your car
There ain't no torque loss between gears when you dont lift son. Someone obviously doesn't have the driver mod. You need to watch someone drive one who can REALLY row a gearbox. You're welcome to watch my videos I got a couple on my channel demonstrating fast shifts in my 07 gt500 with a tr6060 which is very notchy and the clutch is fairly heavy. None of the things you mentioned are an issue when you are a good driver. If you suck at driving get auto...the end lol
@@sharul1709 imagine god looking down at is like "Yo Petrus, what are they doing down there" and Petrus says "Driving Autos, apparently they like it rather then manuals" and god "What are they doing with their second leg then?" "Well nothing i suppose" "Aight imma take away one of the legs since y'all decided not to use it, maybe the snakes are a bit more grateful because they're getting your legs you ungrateful fucks" and that's why i drive a manual
A few advantages with the manual. 1) Your vehicle will never be stolen because no one can drive a manual anymore. 2) You won't have to pay $5,000 to have your automatic transmission replaced. You will have to do a clutch, but that costs a lot less. My Honda Civic Si has 150,000 miles on it and the clutch still works like brand new. 3) You can coast! I do this all the time when I see a red light coming up or going downhill. 4) If your battery dies, you can still get your car started. Get the car on a little incline, hop in, let it roll down the incline and pop the clutch. Boom, you are on your way.
Maybe in the U.S. Here in most of Europe you can't get a driving license if you can't drive stick (or you get a special Automatic-only license if you take the exam with an automatic vehicle).
thexbrightside , listen mate, in Europe we have B1 and B licenses B1 is exclusive to automatic only B is for both just like there is A1 and A for motorcycles A1- 125cc and below A - limitless And there’s also C, D, E for trucks/busses, I think D is for trains and such and there’s other type which is for military vehicles (tanks included) But obviously regular civilians have no access to these “irregular” types of licenses.
six reason to buy a manual. 1. Its fun 2. Anti theft 3. starting a car with a dead battery with the clutch 4. Cheaper to repair then a auto trans 5. More reliable/ last longer than most autos. 6. Drifting!
HERESY! In all seriousness though, you do have very good points. I know a vast majority of people see driving as simply point A to point B, and an automatic makes a lot of sense for them. Personally, I've been driving a manual longer than I've driven an automatic and I hope I can keep it that way for as long as I can. Sure I won't win any drag races but I find it way more fun and engaging.
Just joking about the heresy thing haha, you've always had good content. I've been watching your videos for the past couple months and I've learned a lot from them. Keep up the good work dude!
So do I. Any man, woman or child can drive an automatic. I like to show that I can do something that not everybody can do. And I'm driving a pickup truck, not a high performance drag car. It's got an extra slow speed for crawling along in traffic and I know I'm saving a little gas money over an automatic. Even pickup trucks have been mainly automatics for a long time. So I like the rarity factor of a standard as well as knowing that it would be harder to steal one.
but on a racetrack, not a dragstrip, most of the time i'd say 7out 10 manuals win , over automatics or dsg, simply due to latter ones either overheating or being slow on shifting from 6th to say 3rd gear in an instant, thus loosing precious time doing lap after lap, GO MANUALS lol
I think a better video title would have been “5 Advantages of Automatics” rather than “Why you shouldn’t buy a manual”. It makes it seem like you are attacking manuals rather than objectively pointing out the pros of an auto, hence the dislikes.
1. Manuals are more fun and engaging 2. They sound better 3. A manual doesn't move when you're not doing anything, therefore safer 4. It's not all about straight line speed
Now tell everyone about the maintenance cost on an automatic. Cost of oil & filter, sensor problems, flush requirements (big bucks, can cost up to $1000) no dipstick to check oil. Cost of servicing a manual box bugger all compared to an auto. Automatic transmissions are for people that can't drive, so don't say you have a driver's licence, you have a steering licence.
Sadly so. Americans are becoming less mechanically aware. These same ones are buying Tesla and being surprised that you still have to do fluid maintenance. That launching a car consistently..... Leads to premature wear of the power train.
Yeah it's there lol. My crosstrek is the CVT. And it drives fine. I only got it with that transmission because of the better mileage. Otherwise I would have preferred a manual.
Manual suck in heavy traffic, but fun on twisty roads though a good automatic can be just as fun, a blast on twisty fun roads .. automatics are much better in the snow...
I mean it does make sense in a serious way. People who enjoy driving and who drive for enjoyment typically like manuals for the tactile, direct control that shifting provides. For those who drive purely to get from A to B, the easier and more practical option of an automatic is the better one.
Manuel is a lot better with ice/snow. I once saved myself from a possibly big acsedent. Car was rolling from a hill and slowly getting faster even when I was fully breaking. Before getting fast I managed to put it on reverse, give full throtle as I let the cluch go and managed to slow down and stop the car without hitting anything
An easy way to think about it is the difference between watching a lets play vs playing it yourself. One, you just want to see the end, the other, you are getting to the end yourself.
The reason why I prefer manual over automatic is due to the fact that it is more fun and also is better with drifting. However, sequential or dog-box is a really good alternative to automatic. But automatic will will in terms of traffic at lower speeds
I took a buddy of mind on a road trip from central Florida to PA for a Volkswagen gathering last year. I was in a mk4 Jetta TDi with a 5spd, of which he didn't know how to drive. All was fine on the way up, but not getting much sleep over the weekend, I had issues staying awake, especially at night. I ended up pulling over and giving him a crash course in driving a manual while in a grocery store parking lot as we ate an early breakfast. Once he dragged it up the on ramp and put it in fifth, I conked out. Woke up a few hrs later having crossed thru two states without a hitch. Quite an interesting trip lol.
very underrated comment right here. Literally keeps me engaged with driving, i had a phone problem while driving my automatic, now i can put almost all my attention to driving my stick shift.
Not for me. Driving a manual is like breathing. I don't even think about it. My body just moves its own. Even in traffic, it's just just part of normal driving.
@@karimamin2 Yeah now imagine if you just sat there and actually did nothing more than breathing. Since you have to shift according to your environment, you have no choice but to stay engaged, even if the movement itself happens automatically.
@Max Mullins Don't worry, it takes time to get to the point where you can just react without thinking about what to do. You'll get it eventually unless you avoid it.
@@EngineeringExplained Always liked manual, because it makes you "one" w/ the vehicle. My first vehicle was a 3 on the tree 1950 Chevy truck. ...Manuals remained popular, because of better gas mileage, but began to fall out of favor w/ the advent of cellphones & other things which kept our hands or attention full. Nowadays, the fuel saving is often insignificant, between automatic & manual. Couple that, w/ the fact that "kids today" don't seem too interested in the joy of driving, & it looks like manual transmissions won't make a comeback. One good reason to have a manual in a truck is, when people ask to borrow it, you can be the good guy & say, "sure", but then they see that it's a manual shift, so they say, "thanks anyway, but I can't drive a stick".
user77757 once you used to it you wont find it annoying. It is natural as breathing unless you think breathing is annoying. Manual is fun to drive and safer than automatic transmission.
I’ve been learning to drive this past year, and nearly all of my time has been set in a manual. I’ve been doing some automatic recently, but for me it’s much scarier because very often the car will go in neutral for me, even if I know I’m going to want to accelerate fast in a couple of seconds. That disconnect and lack of control isn’t very kind for me. Although, it could also just be that I am not used to driving automatic, and simply accelerating earlier or something is the solution. Either way, I definitely prefer a manual. Cheers y’all
The only reason I can possible see is they are much harder to fix as they are much more complex. Legit I don't know any other reason these days as automatic transmissions have become better at basically everything.
@@Xupaq yes in the uk an auto box adds about £1500 to the price of a new car, and a second hand it adds about £1000 to it. (like for like). Also an auto box is far more expensive to fix.
Excellent reasoning. I will, however, stick to my stick. I got my licence on a stick. I've been driving a stick for 35 years. I've gotten used to being in direct control of when my transmission does what is needed. Plus, try bump-starting an automatic on a dying battery
"direct control" You can do that with an automatic as well. Simply with your foot when you get to know how your transmission works. On top of that you can always force gears and use it as a manual if you really find an excuse to do so.
Lol what? Its definitely not direct. Direct is moving a shift nob directly connected to the trans and physically selecting and moving the gears into place. Also, skipping gears is possible and youre literally physically engaging the clutch which directly connects the trans to the engine... Sure u can get paddles in an auto, but its not nearly the same. Just try driving a manual and see
Yo what?! How can that happen?! Valves are still in most cases coupled to the crank by a timing belt. Whether you turn the engine over with the starter or with the wheels should not matter.
I know. It's as a direct consequence of knowing manuals that I can do these things with an automatic. In fact, if I am required to drive a "matic" as we call them, I drive it like a standard. It doesn't make me feel the same though. Manual lover for life.
I've owned cars since the 1980's Number of times i've had to replace a manual transmission , 0 Number of times I've had an automatic transmission fail to the point that I had to replace them 4
@@slowcarguy4808 A Chrysler minivan, Datsun 210 and a 2005 Corolla. Note 2 of those cars are damned near bulletproof. I've also owned a Honda Accord and a Toyota FX16 with 5 spd manuals.
@@slowcarguy4808 smart people don’t finance new 40,000 dollar cars, they buy used ones. Buying a used automatic with more than 100k miles is a gamble with the transmission going out. A manual transmission will go until the synchros and clutch go out, which takes much longer and is much cheaper to fix.
For off-road, you did make a couple comments but this is where an auto really shines. The control and low crawl without stalling at incline is paramount. Try losing power brakes, steering when off camber and extreme angle - and restarting your engine when gravity is not helping fluids etc. In addition - the shock load on non-upgraded drivetrain parts when people put oversized wheels/tires - an auto will drastically help that.
Main advantage of auto is slow crawling. The shock on drivetrain is up to the driver, and you do have a few reserve braking cycles even after engine stalls. On the plus side of manual, the main thing is feel for terrain. You know exactly how much power and how fast the wheels are turning. You can feel when the tire starts to slip even a tiny amount. Very important when you are rocking back and forth to get unstuck. Going thru varying terrain, you can feel when is slippery, so don't gas it. Then when you feel more traction, give it good gas to get back up to speed. With auto, you loose all that. I hardly get stuck driving manual. With auto transmission, I got stuck in sand where I normally would have no issue feeling the terrain. Takes finesse to drive a manual. I use to see it all the time at the mud flats in Azusa, CA. Guys in auto trucks would floor the gas and dig themselves up to the axel without realizing the wheels are just spinning. With manual, you know that immediately and stop.
Why you shouldn't buy a manual: 1. Manufacturers are giving up on them. 2. DCT shift in 60-120ms. Quicker than the time to drop the clutch or blink an eye. 3. 8spd, 10spds allow fuel efficiency through optimization of torque curves and lower revs at cruising speed. Manuals end at 6 or 7th gear. 4. No clutch needed. Ever. 5. Easy to sell as a used car. Manuals are for pros. And only one reason why you should: 1. More FUN, engaging, emotional and energetic. OK, I'm sold. Manual it is for me.
DerekSiems. As a used car dealer, autos' are easier to sell, but a used manual is a much harder sell and hence price is affected. So to say they hold value better, is almost always not true - the exceptions being some sports/performance/exotic vehicles.
Johan Cha Ford and GM’s co-developed 10-speed automatic certainly seems to be a great transmission, and utilizing it in a truck is a great move to boost fuel economy, as well as the reasons you already mentioned. But manual transmissions are definitely way more emotional and engaging. There’s something so incredibly satisfying about shifting perfectly and having ultimate control over the car. My Mazda is a manual and I love it. To me, the biggest downside to a manual is crawling through traffic, but on open country roads (there are a few left around here) a manual is an absolute joy.
True, true... Jason should have accepted his love for manual transmission (has a couple of cool cars with them), and made something funny bashing murica' with the 5 reasons XD
Top 1 most disadvantage of an automatic car: - It decreases your reflexes and make you do unnecessary things like looking at your phone resulting to disaster.
I had an automatic for the past 5 years . The absence of response and the lazy overall performance made me buy a manual shifter again . Lovely to be in charge again , nothing like a manual ! ❤
henry m same :) engineering explained is super correct but i dont have the courage to buy a automatic, i like to have that control of the car with the manual.
Tiago Reis, exactly. I wouldn’t trade manual’s full control and ease of use to automatic’s comfort. However i do live in a country which has periods of snow. I mean you kinda want full control when driving in snow.
jaybee0507 there is going to always exist pros and cons of things, thats just how it works, nothing is perfect, however it's yours and everyones choice to pick what we like the most :)
I desperately wan't an RB swapped 240-280z but I also wouldn't mind a tesla roadster. What would be even better is a the new tesla roadster with a 240-280z body.
Why to buy manual: 1. *I T' S F U N* Edit: Holy crap! Thank you for all the likes. My record was 6 so far. I'm glad to see there are still people who love manuals. Now I have faith in humanity again. Here is a bad pun for you support: What's the best car to ride? A nee-san.
Never driven a manual before but, as someone that spent large parts of my childhood getting driven around in my dad's Mustang GT, I can say that one of the reasons to drive stick is because they're more fun. Also, for cars with crappy automatic profiles that make moving from a dead stop a chore, even a psudo-manual is better. You can force the car to spend more time in lower gears.
Azim Aslam same brotha. My 04 mustang with a 5 speed went to 250K miles without any transmission problems. Meanwhile my 2017 accord with a cvt is already starting to slip.
If there’s factual reasons as to why it’s better, and manuals are flawed, it shouldn’t be a “why it might not be for you”. Why are you cult like things like this? You all just stroke each other off with this bs and it’s weird. I learned to drive on a manual and always stayed away from you freaks because it literally doesn’t matter. The only thing you do is make non car people hate the idea to the point where basically no one bought them from Audi and now they’re auto only as a company. Consumerism has created willful idiots. Stop identifying yourself by your choice in products
I've been driving manual transmissions exclusively since 1989. Any time I drive an automatic in the rain, I find myself spinning the tires when accelerating from a stop. So, yes, modern torque converters are more efficient than traditional clutches.
Oh, I've had expensive transmission repair bills, but those relate to something called a "concentric clutch slave cylinder". Had engineers stuck with the old school external slave cylinder, my repair bills would have been slashed by two thirds.
I just think when I'm driving manual, I actually feel like I'M the one that controls the vehicle at all times(witch is more fun). Wherein the comfort is better in automatic, but I don't feel that involved with the driving itself. So I'll stick with manual.
I like both, even had an f150 5-speed. Definitely agree with the feel of the drive, manual is much better connection with the road. For small hatchback, definitely manual again.
@@TheRealDrJoey no it's not, I live above the Arctic circle. I like manuals, and i also think they are more fun, but they are definitely not safer in slippery conditions.
@@hanswangnstvold435 Well, it's not the Arctic, but I grew up in Michigan, where it's just as cold. With a stick you can slow a skid by down shifting, can't do that with an automatic. I can't believe you didn't know that.
I hate that, whether automatic or manual, I call them transmission destroyers/transmission destroying idiots. It's easy and free to stop completely before shifting but nope let's use the trans to slow down, that's totally way faster and cheaper!
Manual transmissions last a whole lot longer and I like having that feeling of control that it gives. He makes some good points but if you really know how to drive a manual, your car's going to last a lot longer. Just my opinion. I'll bet a manual will outlast a CVT any day.
If you know how to drive manual, it has always been faster than it's counter. I've owned several 4 cylinder Fords and the manuals were always much faster.
I live in the mountains which get a lot of snow. Even though automatic transmissions have a low gear option, it is still not the same as a manual transmission when you want to crawl DOWN and AROUND TWISTIES in deep snow and on ice. I own both kinds of transmissions and the manual transmission gets driven in really bad weather.
Totally agree with all your reasons. The CVT in my wife's crosstrek is a great, efficient transmission. But I'm going to drive stick until I'm physically unable to do so. (Cold, dead hands, etc, etc...) There are days where my greatest joy is a solid 4-3 downshift...
SNOW SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL 1st / 2nd GEARS REALLY DO THE TRICK; BUT AMERICANS HAVE BECOME LAZY GIVE ME A STICK ANYDAY THAT'S WHY I SHOP FOR OLD SCHOOL
“You’re friends can’t drive manual” well that’s all the reason i needed to go buy a manual 😂. If you learn stick to drive my car you have earned the privilege of driving it
Dude IDK what y'all's talking about, om Romania most people drive manuals, I, an 18 year old, have been taken straight to the road, on my first driving lesson, it's the same for everyone, it literally takes like, 5 minutes to learn teh controls???? The literal dumbest people, who can barely read or write, can drive a manual no problem, everyone here can drive a manual. I just spent like 30 minutes with my father, on a plain, like, where cattle usually eat, or where you plant corn, matter of fact there was a corn plantarion nearby, so I spent like 30 minutes there, to learn how to start the car, but the thing is it's more difficult there, cause it's not flat, and the tires don't grip enough so you gotta be a little aggressive, but I managed, and then the very next day the driving instructor just took me straight to the road, knowing i have never driven a car before, and nothing happened, it was a less circulated road, but, dang, I'm fine, everyone here drives manuals, and it's pretty nice tbh, you need to pay a lot of attention to everything at first, but you get used to it easily, it's pretty cool.
I guess it comes down to what you’re using your car for. If you’re using it as a daily drive to the city where you’ll be head on with hours of traffic, an auto would be better. If you’re looking for a weekend drive only, a manual would definitely be better.
Dennicam24 paddles still don’t provide the same amount of control. It’s the clutch as well as the actual gear box that give more control than just paddling through the gears. The clutch is what allows for more control.
Yea but rev matching on downshifts is annoying and in normal driving situations going up and down through gears like......what's the point? Oh gee you get to decide to shift at a different rpm or engine break......wowowwww SUCH POWER!!!!!!!
There will always be enthusiasts and manual transmission cars to buy. I would rather have fun in a manual car than drive a faster automatic car. Two pedals are for toy cars.
When I was looking at ordering a Dodge Ram with the big V8 in 2003 or so, I noticed they didn't offer a manual transmission. #1 explained why. I got a 18-year-old question answered! Thanks.
I love your videos. And your points make sense. But still.... F**k automatics lol (edit: all I've ever driven are standard transmission cars, with the exception of my wife's vehicles. Automatics don't engage with you and I certainly prefer a manual over wet roads. If I need to stop in an emergency, I can downshift and brake simultaneously which is simply not an option in an automatic. Also, having a skill required to drive improves the safety on the road. A more engaged driver is a less distracted one. Also, automatics are boring. On a long trip they will put you to sleep with that amount of inactivity... Especially at night)
Why? I've owned both and people's attachment to manual transmissions is totally illogical. I work on cars on my free time as well, but in the end it's just transportation. It seems close to the toxicity of the punk scene or hardcore gaming where people are just looking for something to attach their identity to.
GenderPranks i get what you mean, but you hear about a lot more automatic transmissions having big downsides and inherent problems than you do with the majority of manuals lol different strokes for different folks i suppose
A Ford engineer I know in Michigan went to Germany on business with 4 or 5 other engineers, well educated and paid, all of them. She had to drive them all around on that trip because nobody else could operate a manual. If you want to know why american cars tend to be soulless, bloated, imprecise and uninspiring, I think that story represents a decent piece of the puzzle.
Chris W We learn in a manual usually, but nowadays an AT is fairly 'standard' even in compact cars - still an option there in most cars, but also often taken. Luckily my daily driver is a manual, I have to drive an AT almost everytime I rent a car. It's not that avoidable anymore...
I'll give you one very good reason to stick to manuals. Yeah, ultimately, modern automatics are quicker in acceleration, but you will pay for that slight advantage with a major repair bill when it breaks, and most likely, it will. You can drive a manual almost as fast, and if you don't beat the clutch and syncros to death, that system will ultimately last longer and repairs that might be needed would be less costly. Also, I believe ultimate feel and control of traction is better in a manual, as well as the driver needing to pay attention to road conditions more to determine the proper gear to be in. Automatics may be faster but manuals are more fun and maybe safer.
Absolutely right. This video makes it sound like Auto trans are more durable than manuals and thats just not true. I had 2 auto vehicles after i sold my first car which was manual, and both vehicles had to have the auto trans rebuilt around 100k miles. I've been driving my 2010 Kia Forte SX 6 speed manual for 14 years and 200k miles now, and the trans feels just like it did the day i bought it, and i'm still on the original clutch.
It's true... even if you are an experienced driver, anyone who just got his license can challenge you in automatic. The opposite however it's not true. It's a matter of opinion an convenience.
Ventsislav Stefanov depends on the car, of course the automatic transmission in sports cars is much faster than a human can shift manually, but I assure you that is not the case with your typical Toyota Corolla’s automatic transmission.
Happy Hands because race cars are not about going fast, but to have supreme handle in corners, that’s why EVERY SINGLE production hyper car is faster yet it costs one tenth of the price on average.
The equivalent component to a clutch in an automatic vehicle is the torque converter, not the transmission. Torque converters rarely, if ever fail, whereas a manual vehicle typically requires a clutch replacement at least once in its lifetime.
@@andrewmcdonald9674 transmission dissolution/breakdown occurs frequently especially in dct/dsg's even in cvts. But in manual transmission there is such kind of problem!
@@andrewmcdonald9674 except I've never seen a manual transmission grenade. I've seen dozens of automatic trans blow ups... I've also seen the price tag attached to them. I'm sticking to my original premise and choice.
@@IzzyCraft agreed, but a new clutch is still cheaper than a new auto trans. Just saying. I got 518,000 miles out of my last truck. Don't tell me I wouldn't be replacing an automatic trans at some point. I never replaced my manual trans. I did go through 3 throwout bearings though.
ho wow, factory clutch ? now i'm 310 000km with factory cluch with renault and it's still strong. cluch don't wear if you drive proprelly. my dad need to change cluch at 50 000 because on red light he is slipping clutch, always onf the clutch....
As the realist myself. I can assure you that if your clutch have 370.00km it have worn some.. but it will probably last at least 600.000km as it feels like you know how to treat a clutch correctly.
My miata's factory clutch has been absolutely tortured for 250k miles at this point, and it's still working perfectly. Previous owner drove it like a maniac, according to himself. I've kinda given up on keeping the trans intact as reverse and second gear barely have synchros at this point; when it finally gets too bad to be daily-drivable I'll be putting a lighter flywheel and new clutch in it anyway. But still 250k miles on a clutch that's been heavily abused is pretty impressive even if the vehicle is underpowered.
I think you missed the part where the torque convertor multiplication only helps to about the 60ft mark. So, for drag racing it helps. But spirited driving...not so much.
I love automatic transmissions because I love waiting three seconds for a downshift and having the upshifts happen randomly while I'm hugging a tight bend on the limit - it makes life exciting.
It's funny that some people think he is trying to convince people to drive automatics and they try to argue against it like he's a manual hater or something. They must not watch this channel. There are pros and cons to everything people!
Right, except it says "you shouldn't buy a manual" right there in the title. "5 disadvantages of manual transmission cars" would have matched the content better.
I must agree with James Allred, this doesn't seem like a "pros and cons". I think the premise of the video should be more general in order to be classified as so...As it is presented, seems like a conclusion about the superiority of automatic transmission
Dont buy manual!? Are you insane!? You can pushstart a manual if your battery dies. Transmission never go bad. You just replace the clutch. If your clutch goes bad you can still drive it with timed shifting. Less electronics, less moving parts, Less problems. Its fun!
Have u even owned a manual? Lol guessing not since u said this nonsense. Synchros can go bad and if a clutch goes bad u can try and time ur shifring all u want but u aint going nowhere.
I had continuous problems after doing a supra gearbox swap into a v8, I drove that thing for weeks with no clutch, put it in 1st or 2nd, starter motor will move the car enough and start the engine to get you going then it's just a matter of knowing the sweet spot when there is no load on the gearbox to shift. It sucks and it's annoying as hell but you can definitely do it. That supra gearbox was tough as hell also.
correct manual cars are very good for bug out situations the older the better. if we have a nuclear attack u feel all them fancy electronic cars with all them fancy computers will work hahahahahhaha give me my good old manual any day yes.
bassheadray // Wrong. You can put your car in first gear then start the engine. (Then go to the nearest garage, because you don't want to do that too often.) And there's no need for synchros if you never detach your engine from the gearbox, which would require a working clutch... If the gearbox doesn't let you put it in first gear at a full-stop, try to start up the engine with no gear, stop it, and retry putting it in first gear. Source: my clutch died last month.
For my first seven cars, I had only manuals. Loved them. I made the change to autos for only one reason; they aren't fun to drive in crawling traffic. My clutch foot got plenty tired. These days I rarely get into very long traffic jams, so I regret not going back to manual with my current car.
True...for now. I work for one of the largest manufacturers of automatic transmission filter companies in the world. It's staggering how much the company is growing. (One of the filters we make is used in the car in this video.)
I totally dont agree with the lunching point, shifting from one gear to another that just for the begginers of a manual transmission, there r other ways to lunch a manual car on a very high speed that even a really fast auto car wont be able to compete with it, and about the shifting while racing, manual can always hold a gear which can give him a huge advantage, because of all of that u can also see that most of the racing cars that r being used in a street race or an f1 race they r always using a manual transmission
Automatics have no performance advantages over manual transmission. Automatics are inefficient so they deliver reduced torque and hp between the engine and drive wheels.
Manual gears are more durable by far (almost double the life of automatic)moreover you drive the manual and the automatic drives you..... Zero --- 60 is reached faster in manual ... His recommendations are Not accurate.
That's not a given at all. I have done quite a bit of racing, and I have blown up many more manual transmissions than automatics. Same thing with my off-roading. That direct power from the clutch can chew up a manual in moments if your engine has lots of torque.
Kaddahy Mohamed i believe he is talking about midern automatic transmissions. Its true they are very faster now. In the past yes they were slow but now due to technology automatic wins.
I make my living pulling parts off junkyard cars and selling them on eBay. Often, I'll run into a car that's rust free with no body damage and I''ll wonder how it got here. 95% of the time the reason is that the automatic transmission went bad and it wasn't worth fixing. THAT'S a reason to avoid automatics if you can.
Manual transmissions last much longer than autos. A manual can be push or kick started if stuck. Manual gearboxes are much easier and cheaper to fix than autos. Not many people plan on racing their vehicles. Manual cars are cheaper than the equivalent automatics.
"Manual cars are cheaper than equivalent automatics" Except when you're looking at used cars in ZA. Looking at book value autotragics win, but if you look at the actual market value then manuals are almost always more expensive. Why? Because nobody wants an old (broken) auto. Also, people here actually know how to drive manual.
didn't the truck driver who hit the humboldt hockey bus because he was already up at 11th (out of 18) gear when he saw it coming but don't to split back up and do it all over again? Clickclick clickclick...flip up the range selector and clickclick 4 more time.
Millions on millions of people know how to drive a standard vehicle. Just most uneducated, lowlife idiots who get high and decided to steal a vehicle usually don’t. Very small group compared to the amount who understand it.
Well, when the last manual transmission car rolls off the assembly line because nobody buys them new, that's gonna put an end to the argument for them. The manual and the sports car is dying because very few of them sell now. The modern car buyer is simply not interested in the driving experience.
taledarkside well he did say not interested in the driving experience and to a point that is true for luxury cars as they really aren’t the same in terms of a driving experience. Besides that most buy those as a status symbol more than anything else. I can’t count how many times when I was a tech at MB that your would see a 1 week old AMG fully loaded with a complaint that it rides harsh (they don’t) and every time it was because the owner doesn’t know anything about cars and simply asked what’s the most expensive MB and of course the sales person is more than happy to sell them the most expensive car but not actually the car they want which would be the non AMG smooth soft cushy luxury car. People buy things to show off not necessarily because they have any interest in the items themselves.
Absolutely! These days, a car is barely different from a robot. No one (well, few) buys a car to enjoy the car. They get it to commute. Vastly different from when driving was about exploration. And enjoying the fun of life and the world!
The launch time thing is pointless unless you're racing professionally.. also completely meaningless if you aren't even talking about performance vehicles. That 3rd pedal will make just about anything fun to drive though.
I drive big rigs you can start moving without giving any gas even if you are fully loaded in a manual but a automatic will not move until you give it gas and then if you aren't careful you will jump.
Good point. Between the computer controlled "fly be wire" throttle and low-end grunt, it simply crawls up any hill---even against breaking for that fancy "Hill Start" feeling. ('97 F-250, 5 spd,)
Agreed. I think the driver gets a lot more information feed-back from the car which is good for new drivers. Once one can drive a manual, one can drive any car.
I enjoy the activity of shifting and the challenge of driving it to certain limits when I'm ready for some adventure. I feel like it keeps my driving mind sharp.
@@grantjack15 that’s because Europe is full of manuals, and the reason is because their history of poverty spans further and while automatic is more expensive it became mainstream in America
Did you watch the video there are pros and cons to each segment. Automatics are more efficient for basic A-B drivers, manuals for enthusiasts it's pretty simple.
Many asked for it, so here it is! 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy An Automatic Transmission Car: th-cam.com/video/3M65dOQPhrA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you :)
Good video. I disagree overall, but you’ve made undeniably good points. Hard to disagree with torque conversion.
how many subs did you lose over this video?
How many subscribers did you lose?
Para los que les gustan las transmisiones manuales , que busquen vídeos del alemán Boba y su golf MK2 manual secuencial. Gracias
3 best reasons to buy a manual transmission 1 wife cannot drive it.
2 kid cannot drive it.
3 most thieves cannot drive it
What? How would you get a driver's licence?
I'm the kid, I can drive manual and so can my mom 😂 They're my dad's cars, but I guess since he taught her, your point still stands
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I 15 and i can drift on a manual gear so what ???
4 Reliability and cost to maintain. Manual transmission fluid technically does not need to be changed like ATF. Stay away from Jatco (Nissan) automatic transmissions.
I thought that when you pressed the gas and brake at the same time your car takes a screenshot
MrIammii, lol
If you press your temple and your taint at the same time you can screenshot your soul.
MrIammii hahahaha
If you push on the gas pedal and unbuckle your seatbelt you will get to see god. Pretty cool life hack 😎
JRDiesel It worked, but the image is just black
Let me spoil the comments for you.
"Manual is best anti-theft device"
"Im from Europe"
"I drive manual"
Lol
Thanks, this actually helped me.
2 and 3 for me, 1 not so much since kids know how to drive cars here (~10 y/o)
Let me guess... you can’t
You've saved me a multitude of procrastination time. Thank you good sir
One disadvantage of manuals that I learned the hard way: you need all 4 limbs to operate it. If you travel alone, and hurt either a hand or a leg (especially a leg), you are basically stranded. On the other hand, a pirate with one hand, one leg and one eye would be perfectly fine operating an automatic, he would probably even be texting his crewmates in the process.
I drove myself to the hospital with my walking bone sticking out of my boot. Uncomfortable. Not impossible.
Automatic gives you a chance to use phone in manual you can't
@@sidharthbarmera Using phone while driving is ill-advised
@@nilak.s617 and yet I would say a majority of people use their phones when driving.
@@aaronrodgers2092 huh
Engineering explained: don't buy a manual
Also Engeeniring explained: don't buy an automatic
*I'll buy a plane*
Next video, don't buy a plane
XDDDDDDDDDD
Next video: *Don't buy anything and stay home on your arse*
Yep, screw traffic! (except if you want to land at LAX or something)
Constant speed propeller is the manual transmission of aviation
The only time I have felt my manual transmission was a disadvantage was the time I was driving cross country to work with a coworker to save fatigue and split fuel cost. When he got in the car his eyes got big and he said"this is a manual?' I said, "yep " and thought nothing of it till it was his turn to drive, at which point he admitted he had never driven a manual..... I wound up driving the whole 1500 miles straight through after a failed attempt to coach him on how to drive a stick. Lessons ended after he stomped the parking brake instead of the clutch while taking an off ramp. On the plus side he covered all fuel for the trip to make up for his inability to drive.
That sucks a lot. It wouldn't happen in Argentina. At least for now
Free fuel plus the fun of driving for the whole trip... I see this as an absolute win. (Atleast for me) 😂
parking brake as a foot pedal? that sounds so bad!
@@fungustmaster Old Mercedes' have it. Just a forth pedal on the far left.
@@Intelligent_investor Most American vans and trucks have it, too. I have an '07 Dodge Dakota pickup that has a six speed manual gearbox and a foot pedal parking brake.
He makes very good points but the satisfaction in shifting a manual is second to none. You feel like you and the car are one.
It feels like the car wants to kill you... Zero satisfaction and tons of hassle.
Two opinions, or, actually, preferences.
In the eighties and nineties, I drove a total of 220,000 in manuals. On the open road, it was kind of fun. In stop and go, no fun.
unless its a toyota avensis. yes, i know.
@@singular9 that is true only if you don't know to drive a manual properly
Luckily you didn't enjoy starting the engine manually.
My passion is driving. Nothing beats a manual transmission car, the feeling and engagement you have while driving a manual car can't compared to an automatic one.
real
automatic trans people want to be driven, manual people want to take charge
Fr, i had in a way more fun driving a 100hp golf than a 570hp gtr 35
Manual is just so much fun
@@sigmamale4147 You can push the golf to like 100% on just normal roads and have a shitton of fun, in the R35 you have to baby it to not get stopped by cops or crash
@@LatvianVideo i drove the r35 on a racetrack
Biggest advantage to manual transmission is that no one can borrow my car. Oh you wanna borrow my car? Okay yeah no problem, do you know how to drive manual? No? Ohh maaann, I guess you'll have to borrow someone else's car....
I'd still borrow your car
I'll just be nowhere to be seen when you gotta pay for the new trans :))
In eu 90% of cars are manual,and i dont know why only americans always drive automatic cars
"Because its hard to drive it?"
Cmon,i have 14yrs and i can drive manual good,and easilu......
@@Your_nearest_toyota_dealer it's because car companies don't sell them here
Or you can just tell them no? You ever think about that?
That's not gonna fly in ue
To each his/her own.. i just enjoy manual transmission vehicles..
Same. Even in heavy traffic. Every start and shift is just a learning opportunity to improve your skill.
By what you like.....
@@iwasadeum I agree I'm kinda indifferent I kinda miss automatic transmission but manual is well fun
Manual transmission cars are better than automatic transmission cars,automatic transmissions cars looks like kids electric cars.😂
@@mafiatv9556 dude what?
Saw this video on my home page and clicked on it just to see how many dislikes it had
Same lol
Same. Not as many as I'd hoped.
Hey man love your vids
Me too
Ditto
Just bought a manual a few months ago. Still learning. It’s scary. And it keeps me awake . I also feel I’m part of the vehicle.
Don't they only teach in manual cars for you to get your driving license ? I got my driving license a few months ago and I passes with a manual car . We also got a manual car but I kinda have fear of using a manual car because I keep thinking something bad will happen , it's probably because of I am not experienced enough tho
Don't they only teach in manual cars for you to get your driving license ? I got my driving license a few months ago and I passes with a manual car . We also got a manual car but I kinda have fear of using a manual car because I keep thinking something bad will happen , it's probably because of I am not experienced enough tho
@@XDragoNaaK My near DMV can test in manual car. A person must call in advance and make an appointment. Manual transmission vehicles are fun.... scary but once you get the feeling for it, you will not want to go back to automatic. :)
*Owns a civic with a 5 speed and has seen the fast and furious movies*
"You know, im somewhat of a street racer myself"
I feel personally attacked but hey at least mines a 6speed 😂
Who says that? 😆
The kid who buys his 1st car?
Nice spiderman reference
never saw those movies but when in 93 bought a honda civic crx 1.6 16v that i drove very fast at night on city limits, great car and with some improvements it becomes incredible good
Ricers the world over got a hard on reading this
My preference is a manual transmission as I prefer to shift my own gears although I can see benefits to both (and own both).
See that kids, I voiced my opinion without insulting someone else's! It's that easy!
I've only owned, and will probably always own, manual transmission cars. That being said, they are antiquated technology and automatic transmissions are better in almost every measurable way.
@@AnthonyMassie sometimes it's the things you can't measure that matter the most. Wow.. that sounded like a commercial.
BlakBoxXJ 100th like! It's sad that we have to point out when we're acting like adults, but when being an online childish troll is the norm, well... I love manuals, too, regardless of what's technically superior. Automatics and paddles will never be as satisfying, unless I find myself driving a Grand Prix or F1 car.
@@LordPrometheous Amen to that, brother!! And when that technology costs as little as my Jeep did, I'll buy it! 😂
BlakboxXJ I find that offensive!! Haha
"An automatic is better because my friends also can drive it" as a European I couldn't stop laughing.
exactly
Yeah, I don't see how this is a good thing anyway; even in the U.S.
Who the hell wants to deal with "Dude, can I borrow your car?" every 5-seconds?
Automatic transmission cost 4k or more vs a clutch cost 100.00
@@kyuvaneshrajan2485 got can buy a device for your manual that locks the gear in place so it's harder to steel
sorry we're more advanced over here
I am surprised I haven't see more people mention it. The biggest advantage of an automatic is being able to inch forward more easily especially while in traffic.
For example: lets say you are driving in stop and start traffic on the freeway. You don't have to constantly be operating the clutch while putting the car in 1st gear then neutral. All you have to do in an automatic is release the break to start and then press the break to stop -> even the gas is not necessary unless you are going over 5 miles an hour. You might not think this is that big of a deal but most people get very tired driving in slow traffic for hours with a manual.
im suprised at your statement. actually, you can slip a clutch out 5% and creep forward in heavy traffic. if you don't tailgate, one could argue, there's less work because you don't have to start/stop with a brake, you slip and creep. at least that's how my car worked. there might be some cars that have really heavy clutches which is outside my point.
you can float the gears no clutch required. But that’s a Kenworth don’t know about cars.
as best I can, I stay out of traffic jams. May require significant life-style discipline. I, for one, have not been in a city in almost 100 years. Don't miss them one whit.
There's a lot of tricks when driving a manual, one i learned the hard way is to never tailgate other drivers while on heavy traffic, just leave a big enough space in front where you dont have to stop and go every 2 seconds and left the car on 1st gear moving forward with the traffic, that way you dont wear out your clutch as much and your left leg will thank you.
Also you gotta be aware of the road, if you are on a slightly down hill road, you can just put it in Neutral and use brake only. The problem comes when you are on a up hill, that's when your left leg its gonna start to hurt and cramp 😂 but if you use the trick i firt mentioned, you will be fine.
That's what i like about Manual, it keeps you aware of where and how you are gonna drive on different roads and conditions.
Rational, cogent arguments for the auto trans...... I will still own and buy manual vehicles as long as I am able to.
lol yeah we get it but man are manuals ever fun
Me too
Same here have a merc or that I set up as a 5 speed but used a t bird as a donor for the clutch pedal
5 speed = better gas and = fun at times
I loved my ram 2500 4x4 6 speed Getag with a 5.9 Cummins but it sucked as a daily but was awesome for taking the toys to the desert.
Advantages of an automatic:
- Easier crawling to fit in tight spots
- No torque loss when changing gears
- Impossible to stall
Advantages of a manual:
- No one will ever ask to borrow your car
Disadvantage of a Manual:
- Cant let someone make a beer run for you
advantages of a beat up automatic car: both
I find Manuals easier to crawl fit in tight spots. Just needs to know the clutch's grab point.
There ain't no torque loss between gears when you dont lift son. Someone obviously doesn't have the driver mod. You need to watch someone drive one who can REALLY row a gearbox. You're welcome to watch my videos I got a couple on my channel demonstrating fast shifts in my 07 gt500 with a tr6060 which is very notchy and the clutch is fairly heavy. None of the things you mentioned are an issue when you are a good driver. If you suck at driving get auto...the end lol
@@midnight347 2007 GT500 what a beauty.
Best reason to drive a manual: I don't have to figure out what the hell to do with my left leg... lol
Correct . For real , I'm not comfortable driving automatic
If god wanted us to drive automatics, he wouldn't have given us two legs
@@paul_109 thats a thicc meaning my mahn 💗
@@sharul1709 imagine god looking down at is like "Yo Petrus, what are they doing down there" and Petrus says "Driving Autos, apparently they like it rather then manuals" and god "What are they doing with their second leg then?" "Well nothing i suppose" "Aight imma take away one of the legs since y'all decided not to use it, maybe the snakes are a bit more grateful because they're getting your legs you ungrateful fucks" and that's why i drive a manual
@@paul_109 I have an automatic and it gets me to where i need to go all i care about.
A few advantages with the manual. 1) Your vehicle will never be stolen because no one can drive a manual anymore. 2) You won't have to pay $5,000 to have your automatic transmission replaced. You will have to do a clutch, but that costs a lot less. My Honda Civic Si has 150,000 miles on it and the clutch still works like brand new. 3) You can coast! I do this all the time when I see a red light coming up or going downhill. 4) If your battery dies, you can still get your car started. Get the car on a little incline, hop in, let it roll down the incline and pop the clutch. Boom, you are on your way.
Manual.......Best anti-theft device in 2018.
Maybe in the U.S. Here in most of Europe you can't get a driving license if you can't drive stick (or you get a special Automatic-only license if you take the exam with an automatic vehicle).
Sender A., bs, there is no such thing as automatic driver license. For a car it’s B no matter what.
thexbrightside yes there is. maybe not in your country but it exists
@@thexbrightside You're wrong, there is a separate test for automatics, and if you want to drive a manual you have to then take the manual test.
thexbrightside , listen mate, in Europe we have B1 and B licenses
B1 is exclusive to automatic only
B is for both
just like there is A1 and A for motorcycles
A1- 125cc and below
A - limitless
And there’s also C, D, E
for trucks/busses, I think D is for trains and such and there’s other type which is for military vehicles (tanks included)
But obviously regular civilians have no access to these “irregular” types
of licenses.
six reason to buy a manual.
1. Its fun
2. Anti theft
3. starting a car with a dead battery with the clutch
4. Cheaper to repair then a auto trans
5. More reliable/ last longer than most autos.
6. Drifting!
You can't drift in an automatic?
You can drift automatic
7.Its easier to control car on snow or ice or mud .
@@marceltartan4747 The Mrs can't drive it :)
Anti theft only in the states.
Gues you guys are lucky, in other countries it's more easy so rob a manual.
HERESY! In all seriousness though, you do have very good points. I know a vast majority of people see driving as simply point A to point B, and an automatic makes a lot of sense for them. Personally, I've been driving a manual longer than I've driven an automatic and I hope I can keep it that way for as long as I can. Sure I won't win any drag races but I find it way more fun and engaging.
Haha, thanks for watching before hating, appreciate the kind comment and completely agree!
Just joking about the heresy thing haha, you've always had good content. I've been watching your videos for the past couple months and I've learned a lot from them. Keep up the good work dude!
So do I. Any man, woman or child can drive an automatic. I like to show that I can do something that not everybody can do. And I'm driving a pickup truck, not a high performance drag car. It's got an extra slow speed for crawling along in traffic and I know I'm saving a little gas money over an automatic. Even pickup trucks have been mainly automatics for a long time. So I like the rarity factor of a standard as well as knowing that it would be harder to steal one.
Great comment! They both have pros and cons like feeling, driver engagement, launching, fuel economy, clutch vs transmission repair etc.
but on a racetrack, not a dragstrip, most of the time i'd say 7out 10 manuals win , over automatics or dsg, simply due to latter ones either overheating or being slow on shifting from 6th to say 3rd gear in an instant, thus loosing precious time doing lap after lap, GO MANUALS lol
I will drive manual for as long as I can. Sure, maybe your 0-60 time is a tenth of a second quicker, but I’m having more fun
Shrek the Ogrelord thank you
Well said!
Yeah but my knee is starting to hurt and I'm only 25
You can have fun in highways and tracks, but in city traffic it's not fun at all and it sucks.
You also get less fuel efficiency with a manual now a days.
REV UP YOUR ENGINRS
Opppps wrong channel
Hahaha
Lol
remember to "ring" that bell *ding*
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Im dying😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I think a better video title would have been “5 Advantages of Automatics” rather than “Why you shouldn’t buy a manual”. It makes it seem like you are attacking manuals rather than objectively pointing out the pros of an auto, hence the dislikes.
Dashington Gaming It’s called clickbait.
@@Aeromax9 Nope. The dislikes come from AIRHEAD manual boiz who don't listen to reason haha
1. Manuals are more fun and engaging
2. They sound better
3. A manual doesn't move when you're not doing anything, therefore safer
4. It's not all about straight line speed
@@paulwade5853
None of those except for the first one made any sense.
Dashington Gaming I was thinking about that, like isn’t this the guy that teaches how to drive manual?
Now tell everyone about the maintenance cost on an automatic.
Cost of oil & filter, sensor problems, flush requirements (big bucks, can cost up to $1000) no dipstick to check oil.
Cost of servicing a manual box bugger all compared to an auto.
Automatic transmissions are for people that can't drive, so don't say you have a driver's licence, you have a steering licence.
Sadly so. Americans are becoming less mechanically aware. These same ones are buying Tesla and being surprised that you still have to do fluid maintenance. That launching a car consistently..... Leads to premature wear of the power train.
I see the lack of joy in your eyes at the end driving an automatic mate.
😂
His right hand wants to throw those shifts there so badly.
Yeah it's there lol. My crosstrek is the CVT. And it drives fine. I only got it with that transmission because of the better mileage. Otherwise I would have preferred a manual.
Manual suck in heavy traffic, but fun on twisty roads though a good automatic can be just as fun, a blast on twisty fun roads .. automatics are much better in the snow...
Just wait till his left foot wants to press the clutch, but hits the brake instead....thats always fun...wear your seatbelt, kids
The only con of having a manual transmission is trouble pushing in the clutch after leg day at the gym 😥.
Especially when you have a heavier clutch. Fluids is neccessary, dont want a muscle cramp while shifting. Haha
Ya boi Juan so true :)) i can barely drive after leg day.
This is why I always skip leg day
@mad ass Well played sir
commuting in stop and go traffic , hour a day, will make your eyes bleed.
I like how you end it with "some people don't like driving, and an automatic makes sense for that"... LoL
People who do not like driving are in the wrong place lol
@@MeekElect my Uber driver is coming
If people don't like to drive than they should not be behind the wheels
@@naughtyUphillboy I'm always behind the driver seat :¢
I mean it does make sense in a serious way. People who enjoy driving and who drive for enjoyment typically like manuals for the tactile, direct control that shifting provides. For those who drive purely to get from A to B, the easier and more practical option of an automatic is the better one.
Manuel is a lot better with ice/snow. I once saved myself from a possibly big acsedent. Car was rolling from a hill and slowly getting faster even when I was fully breaking. Before getting fast I managed to put it on reverse, give full throtle as I let the cluch go and managed to slow down and stop the car without hitting anything
The only time i would buy a automatic is if i loose my left leg..
(Edit: I have by now sworn an oath to never be the owner of an automatic vehicle)
Come on, you can still shift with your right...
@@markodarkovski5791 true
Valknut Gaming deadasss!! Lmao
If that happens, you should look into float shifting
Nice I like that comment
Actually, you are right. But still we love Manual Transmission gearbox. It gives you satisfying feeling 💕.
I agree with ya! They're wonderful.
This satisfying feeling overcomes every single one of this "5 reasons".
An easy way to think about it is the difference between watching a lets play vs playing it yourself. One, you just want to see the end, the other, you are getting to the end yourself.
@@jbellfield Not really, most big luxury cars are autos.
Winning is also a satisfying feeling
What about the 99.5% of people who don't do drag racing?
Or the 0.25% + that do and want to actually affect the results of a drag race?
Oh you mean the 99.5% of people that get stuck in traffic? Automatic wins again.
PS. I drive a manual.
The reason why I prefer manual over automatic is due to the fact that it is more fun and also is better with drifting. However, sequential or dog-box is a really good alternative to automatic. But automatic will will in terms of traffic at lower speeds
@@ErebosGR it's really not that bad tbh.
if you live in a big city ok. In my case i usually never get stuck in traffic.
I took a buddy of mind on a road trip from central Florida to PA for a Volkswagen gathering last year. I was in a mk4 Jetta TDi with a 5spd, of which he didn't know how to drive. All was fine on the way up, but not getting much sleep over the weekend, I had issues staying awake, especially at night. I ended up pulling over and giving him a crash course in driving a manual while in a grocery store parking lot as we ate an early breakfast. Once he dragged it up the on ramp and put it in fifth, I conked out. Woke up a few hrs later having crossed thru two states without a hitch. Quite an interesting trip lol.
one reason to buy a manual if you have adhd: helps you focus on the road because it gives you something else to focus on while driving
very underrated comment right here. Literally keeps me engaged with driving, i had a phone problem while driving my automatic, now i can put almost all my attention to driving my stick shift.
@Max Mullins it’s still a challenge, but if you have to drive it’s drive or be driven over
Not for me. Driving a manual is like breathing. I don't even think about it. My body just moves its own. Even in traffic, it's just just part of normal driving.
@@karimamin2 Yeah now imagine if you just sat there and actually did nothing more than breathing.
Since you have to shift according to your environment, you have no choice but to stay engaged, even if the movement itself happens automatically.
@Max Mullins Don't worry, it takes time to get to the point where you can just react without thinking about what to do. You'll get it eventually unless you avoid it.
I like manuals and I don't want be rational about it!
Haha I can agree with you there!
Same
@@EngineeringExplained Always liked manual, because it makes you "one" w/ the vehicle. My first vehicle was a 3 on the tree 1950 Chevy truck.
...Manuals remained popular, because of better gas mileage, but began to fall out of favor w/ the advent of cellphones & other things which kept our hands or attention full. Nowadays, the fuel saving is often insignificant, between automatic & manual. Couple that, w/ the fact that "kids today" don't seem too interested in the joy of driving, & it looks like manual transmissions won't make a comeback.
One good reason to have a manual in a truck is, when people ask to borrow it, you can be the good guy & say, "sure", but then they see that it's a manual shift, so they say, "thanks anyway, but I can't drive a stick".
Manuals are significantly cheaper and simpler, that's enough reason
@@tommihommi1 they shift much quicker than humanly possible with a manual. That is reason enough. Manuals are too sluggish in this day and age.
I love manual transmissions... I feel more connected to my car and keep me from texting and driving
so having to move an annoying lever all the time makes you feel connected, lets be honest that just makes you hate driving
Manuals are better, period.
user77757 once you used to it you wont find it annoying. It is natural as breathing unless you think breathing is annoying. Manual is fun to drive and safer than automatic transmission.
I can text while on the phone and drink a beer with my manual truck and not i dont have a cup holder. So i dont wanna hear this “cant text and drive”
@@user-gw5rx lol
I’ve been learning to drive this past year, and nearly all of my time has been set in a manual. I’ve been doing some automatic recently, but for me it’s much scarier because very often the car will go in neutral for me, even if I know I’m going to want to accelerate fast in a couple of seconds. That disconnect and lack of control isn’t very kind for me. Although, it could also just be that I am not used to driving automatic, and simply accelerating earlier or something is the solution. Either way, I definitely prefer a manual. Cheers y’all
Also if your engine is imploding for some reason, you can do some clutch control and get it moving. In an auto, not so.
I hope we get "5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy A Automatic Transmission Car" after few days
“50 Reasons”
The only reason I can possible see is they are much harder to fix as they are much more complex. Legit I don't know any other reason these days as automatic transmissions have become better at basically everything.
In Europe automatics are still quite a bit more expensive
@@Xupaq yes in the uk an auto box adds about £1500 to the price of a new car, and a second hand it adds about £1000 to it. (like for like).
Also an auto box is far more expensive to fix.
A few days?! He better have by this afternoon. Lol
Excellent reasoning. I will, however, stick to my stick. I got my licence on a stick. I've been driving a stick for 35 years. I've gotten used to being in direct control of when my transmission does what is needed. Plus, try bump-starting an automatic on a dying battery
"direct control" You can do that with an automatic as well. Simply with your foot when you get to know how your transmission works. On top of that you can always force gears and use it as a manual if you really find an excuse to do so.
Lol what? Its definitely not direct. Direct is moving a shift nob directly connected to the trans and physically selecting and moving the gears into place. Also, skipping gears is possible and youre literally physically engaging the clutch which directly connects the trans to the engine... Sure u can get paddles in an auto, but its not nearly the same. Just try driving a manual and see
But I heard that bump starting, on recent cars, will mess up the sync on the valves or something similar
Yo what?! How can that happen?! Valves are still in most cases coupled to the crank by a timing belt.
Whether you turn the engine over with the starter or with the wheels should not matter.
I know. It's as a direct consequence of knowing manuals that I can do these things with an automatic. In fact, if I am required to drive a "matic" as we call them, I drive it like a standard. It doesn't make me feel the same though. Manual lover for life.
I've owned cars since the 1980's
Number of times i've had to replace a manual transmission , 0
Number of times I've had an automatic transmission fail to the point that I had to replace them 4
And fixing/replacing an auto transmission is much more expensive than manual transmission
@@bellicenterprises4362 about to say that yes, so if bought used of course manual it's a must.
You had to have had shitty cars then. I obviously like manual more but how does your transmission fail that many times?
@@slowcarguy4808 A Chrysler minivan, Datsun 210 and a 2005 Corolla. Note 2 of those cars are damned near bulletproof. I've also owned a Honda Accord and a Toyota FX16 with 5 spd manuals.
@@slowcarguy4808 smart people don’t finance new 40,000 dollar cars, they buy used ones. Buying a used automatic with more than 100k miles is a gamble with the transmission going out. A manual transmission will go until the synchros and clutch go out, which takes much longer and is much cheaper to fix.
For off-road, you did make a couple comments but this is where an auto really shines. The control and low crawl without stalling at incline is paramount. Try losing power brakes, steering when off camber and extreme angle - and restarting your engine when gravity is not helping fluids etc. In addition - the shock load on non-upgraded drivetrain parts when people put oversized wheels/tires - an auto will drastically help that.
Main advantage of auto is slow crawling. The shock on drivetrain is up to the driver, and you do have a few reserve braking cycles even after engine stalls. On the plus side of manual, the main thing is feel for terrain. You know exactly how much power and how fast the wheels are turning. You can feel when the tire starts to slip even a tiny amount. Very important when you are rocking back and forth to get unstuck. Going thru varying terrain, you can feel when is slippery, so don't gas it. Then when you feel more traction, give it good gas to get back up to speed. With auto, you loose all that.
I hardly get stuck driving manual. With auto transmission, I got stuck in sand where I normally would have no issue feeling the terrain. Takes finesse to drive a manual.
I use to see it all the time at the mud flats in Azusa, CA. Guys in auto trucks would floor the gas and dig themselves up to the axel without realizing the wheels are just spinning. With manual, you know that immediately and stop.
Why you shouldn't buy a manual:
1. Manufacturers are giving up on them.
2. DCT shift in 60-120ms. Quicker than the time to drop the clutch or blink an eye.
3. 8spd, 10spds allow fuel efficiency through optimization of torque curves and lower revs at cruising speed. Manuals end at 6 or 7th gear.
4. No clutch needed. Ever.
5. Easy to sell as a used car. Manuals are for pros.
And only one reason why you should:
1. More FUN, engaging, emotional and energetic.
OK, I'm sold. Manual it is for me.
Automatics are easier to sell, but manuals hold value better.
DerekSiems. As a used car dealer, autos' are easier to sell, but a used manual is a much harder sell and hence price is affected. So to say they hold value better, is almost always not true - the exceptions being some sports/performance/exotic vehicles.
2. You can tow a manual.
Johan Cha Ford and GM’s co-developed 10-speed automatic certainly seems to be a great transmission, and utilizing it in a truck is a great move to boost fuel economy, as well as the reasons you already mentioned. But manual transmissions are definitely way more emotional and engaging. There’s something so incredibly satisfying about shifting perfectly and having ultimate control over the car. My Mazda is a manual and I love it. To me, the biggest downside to a manual is crawling through traffic, but on open country roads (there are a few left around here) a manual is an absolute joy.
Sooo relatable 😂
Dislikes incoming just for the title xD
Agreed
Most by people who are not old enough to drive
@@Rentta If that's true, then I feel good about the future
True, true... Jason should have accepted his love for manual transmission (has a couple of cool cars with them), and made something funny bashing murica' with the 5 reasons XD
@@Rentta
That's not true at all, more the opposite. Disliked by people who in fact LOVE the art of driving
“There’s nothing like slamming it into drive” said no one ever
The neutral drop, great way to break an automatic transmission in a hurry.
Kodi Wyatt Semi-auto selector is fun in a very nice and crisp automatic. And I’ve driven manual for almost 20 years.
I mean he said it so you're wrong
Manuals will be extinct soon.
Glorious, not in Europe. For some reason people here don't like automatics. Most of the time they've never even used one.
Top 1 most disadvantage of an automatic car:
- It decreases your reflexes and make you do unnecessary things like looking at your phone resulting to disaster.
I had an automatic for the past 5 years .
The absence of response and the lazy overall performance made me buy a manual shifter again .
Lovely to be in charge again , nothing like a manual ! ❤
Save the Stick!
It’s proper driving.
I 100% prefer manual transmissions. However, you are pretty much 100% correct lol
manuals great for highway but a nightmare in traffic that is why I have both
henry m same :) engineering explained is super correct but i dont have the courage to buy a automatic, i like to have that control of the car with the manual.
Tiago Reis, exactly. I wouldn’t trade manual’s full control and ease of use to automatic’s comfort. However i do live in a country which has periods of snow. I mean you kinda want full control when driving in snow.
jaybee0507 there is going to always exist pros and cons of things, thats just how it works, nothing is perfect, however it's yours and everyones choice to pick what we like the most :)
I desperately wan't an RB swapped 240-280z but I also wouldn't mind a tesla roadster. What would be even better is a the new tesla roadster with a 240-280z body.
Why to buy manual:
1. *I T' S F U N*
Edit: Holy crap! Thank you for all the likes. My record was 6 so far. I'm glad to see there are still people who love manuals. Now I have faith in humanity again.
Here is a bad pun for you support:
What's the best car to ride?
A nee-san.
@Jay Barker You're damn right!
True!! No fun when you are control by engine, in other words dummy driving🤭
That's all the reason anyone needs
Can... Can I upvote bomb this?
Fun and more reliable
It is funny how not knowing to drive manual transmission car is standard in US.
OR TALK AND SPELL HUH???
Yeah drive auto mostly.
Bojan Bojovic
So true...
I learned manual when i was 15 🤣🤣
Bojan Bojovic true most people in the middle east drive manuals daily
Never driven a manual before but, as someone that spent large parts of my childhood getting driven around in my dad's Mustang GT, I can say that one of the reasons to drive stick is because they're more fun.
Also, for cars with crappy automatic profiles that make moving from a dead stop a chore, even a psudo-manual is better. You can force the car to spend more time in lower gears.
I have been driving manual for 20 years . Never had any transmission problem. Had problems with automatic cars though .
Azim Aslam same brotha. My 04 mustang with a 5 speed went to 250K miles without any transmission problems. Meanwhile my 2017 accord with a cvt is already starting to slip.
I have never driven an automatic
then go back to using a home phone instead of any cellphone or smartphone. Let's see how long you go without a cellphone before you give up.
@@KingAllpha321 Ummmmm did you just compare cars with phones? LOL
DangerMan V you must not know how to drive a manual.
Rename: *5 Reasons Manual Transmission May Not Be for You*
Exactly
If there’s factual reasons as to why it’s better, and manuals are flawed, it shouldn’t be a “why it might not be for you”. Why are you cult like things like this? You all just stroke each other off with this bs and it’s weird. I learned to drive on a manual and always stayed away from you freaks because it literally doesn’t matter. The only thing you do is make non car people hate the idea to the point where basically no one bought them from Audi and now they’re auto only as a company.
Consumerism has created willful idiots. Stop identifying yourself by your choice in products
Exactly
There’s an idea!
@@ButtMcDuck prideful and ego hungry kids. I'm all for the technology in cars. I own a DCT and love the fast shifting.
I'll drive a manual as long as i have a functional left foot.I like the engagement with the car. But that's just me.
nah… it's not just you ;)
Debajyoti Majumdar That's my problem; I drove manual for years, but arthritis in my left ankle has more or less made me decide in favor of automatic.
@@heronimousbrapson863 sorry to hear that. Hope you get better.
Nope, not just you.
I've been driving manual transmissions exclusively since 1989. Any time I drive an automatic in the rain, I find myself spinning the tires when accelerating from a stop. So, yes, modern torque converters are more efficient than traditional clutches.
Oh, I've had expensive transmission repair bills, but those relate to something called a "concentric clutch slave cylinder". Had engineers stuck with the old school external slave cylinder, my repair bills would have been slashed by two thirds.
@@arnokilianski7889 most definitely.
Bought my first in 1973, a '67 Chevelle base coupe. 3 on the tree! Been owning manuals ever since. 😁
I just think when I'm driving manual, I actually feel like I'M the one that controls the vehicle at all times(witch is more fun). Wherein the comfort is better in automatic, but I don't feel that involved with the driving itself. So I'll stick with manual.
I like both, even had an f150 5-speed. Definitely agree with the feel of the drive, manual is much better connection with the road. For small hatchback, definitely manual again.
Im the same way i like having the car rely on my not me relying on the computer to shift the car
Stick is safer in slippery conditions too.
@@TheRealDrJoey no it's not, I live above the Arctic circle. I like manuals, and i also think they are more fun, but they are definitely not safer in slippery conditions.
@@hanswangnstvold435 Well, it's not the Arctic, but I grew up in Michigan, where it's just as cold. With a stick you can slow a skid by down shifting, can't do that with an automatic. I can't believe you didn't know that.
I’ll pay for a clutch over an auto trans rebuild any day.
Yep, trans rebuild for my pug was going to cost more than I paid for the car 😒
I hate that, whether automatic or manual, I call them transmission destroyers/transmission destroying idiots. It's easy and free to stop completely before shifting but nope let's use the trans to slow down, that's totally way faster and cheaper!
You kids cant drive. My car is 18 years old and still on its original clutch.
I've had 6 different cars and never had to change one either. no one cares@@brettmosley4058
Especially when 1/3 of tran rebuilds are done incorrectly the first time in the US.
"Anyone can come to dealer, get 800hp vehicle and drive it even if he is completely clueless.." - doesn't sound like pros argument for me ;)
I feel dumber for hearing him say that as a pro.
From the salesman perspective it's the biggest advantage of automat
Manual transmissions last a whole lot longer and I like having that feeling of control that it gives. He makes some good points but if you really know how to drive a manual, your car's going to last a lot longer. Just my opinion. I'll bet a manual will outlast a CVT any day.
If you know how to drive manual, it has always been faster than it's counter. I've owned several 4 cylinder Fords and the manuals were always much faster.
Everything will outlast CVT. CVT is garbage.
I live in the mountains which get a lot of snow. Even though automatic transmissions have a low gear option, it is still not the same as a manual transmission when you want to crawl DOWN and AROUND TWISTIES in deep snow and on ice. I own both kinds of transmissions and the manual transmission gets driven in really bad weather.
Totally agree with all your reasons. The CVT in my wife's crosstrek is a great, efficient transmission. But I'm going to drive stick until I'm physically unable to do so. (Cold, dead hands, etc, etc...) There are days where my greatest joy is a solid 4-3 downshift...
Best feeling ever.
more like 3-2 VROOM!!!
thebigcheese3000 4-3 on the highway about 65 👌🏻
I do 5-3 in my old car lol. It was slow you kinda had to!
I couldn't agree more. The fun factor is still there for me in my manual card....
Bad battery or starter motor. Pop the clutch u on your way.
You just owned the video.
It's a Beautiful advantage for sure
@@XHikotheproX I've had to do that twice. Sure beats having to call a tow truck even though the car can run, just not start.
SNOW SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL 1st / 2nd GEARS REALLY DO THE TRICK; BUT AMERICANS HAVE BECOME LAZY GIVE ME A STICK ANYDAY THAT'S WHY I SHOP FOR OLD SCHOOL
@@boltplaysyt7364 i carry a spare starter and a battery jumper, i just owned YOU
“You’re friends can’t drive manual” well that’s all the reason i needed to go buy a manual 😂. If you learn stick to drive my car you have earned the privilege of driving it
Whaddya got?
Your
YEEESSSS!
Can i drive you're car
Dude IDK what y'all's talking about, om Romania most people drive manuals, I, an 18 year old, have been taken straight to the road, on my first driving lesson, it's the same for everyone, it literally takes like, 5 minutes to learn teh controls???? The literal dumbest people, who can barely read or write, can drive a manual no problem, everyone here can drive a manual. I just spent like 30 minutes with my father, on a plain, like, where cattle usually eat, or where you plant corn, matter of fact there was a corn plantarion nearby, so I spent like 30 minutes there, to learn how to start the car, but the thing is it's more difficult there, cause it's not flat, and the tires don't grip enough so you gotta be a little aggressive, but I managed, and then the very next day the driving instructor just took me straight to the road, knowing i have never driven a car before, and nothing happened, it was a less circulated road, but, dang, I'm fine, everyone here drives manuals, and it's pretty nice tbh, you need to pay a lot of attention to everything at first, but you get used to it easily, it's pretty cool.
I guess it comes down to what you’re using your car for. If you’re using it as a daily drive to the city where you’ll be head on with hours of traffic, an auto would be better. If you’re looking for a weekend drive only, a manual would definitely be better.
Just ordered my new car in manual. Regrets? None.
JN Photography what did you get?
Yeh 2019 Abarth 595c Comp 👍🏻
Have fun ! Fix it Again Tony!
JN Photography have fun while you can
JN Photography cool!
Manual is best, you can rev while deiving, decide when you shift, glourios downshifts
That’s what paddles are for my good man.
Carter Spratlin what are the purpose for paddles?
@@hebwowvwhossow7829 paddle shifting on automatic cars. Basically making the whole "controlling your car" argument invalid
Dennicam24 paddles still don’t provide the same amount of control. It’s the clutch as well as the actual gear box that give more control than just paddling through the gears. The clutch is what allows for more control.
Yea but rev matching on downshifts is annoying and in normal driving situations going up and down through gears like......what's the point? Oh gee you get to decide to shift at a different rpm or engine break......wowowwww SUCH POWER!!!!!!!
Save the Manuals!
You're too late dude. manuals are already dead. just look at the stats from the car manufacturers
@@KagemushaRonin Didn't Porsche say they are never going to stop building manuals.
Electric taking over manuals will become nothing more than sentimental items.
@@KagemushaRonin Here (middle east) manuals are everywhere
yes a lot of cars in here are auto but still we have manuals
There will always be enthusiasts and manual transmission cars to buy. I would rather have fun in a manual car than drive a faster automatic car. Two pedals are for toy cars.
When I was looking at ordering a Dodge Ram with the big V8 in 2003 or so, I noticed they didn't offer a manual transmission. #1 explained why. I got a 18-year-old question answered! Thanks.
I love your videos. And your points make sense. But still.... F**k automatics lol
(edit: all I've ever driven are standard transmission cars, with the exception of my wife's vehicles. Automatics don't engage with you and I certainly prefer a manual over wet roads. If I need to stop in an emergency, I can downshift and brake simultaneously which is simply not an option in an automatic. Also, having a skill required to drive improves the safety on the road. A more engaged driver is a less distracted one. Also, automatics are boring. On a long trip they will put you to sleep with that amount of inactivity... Especially at night)
Why? I've owned both and people's attachment to manual transmissions is totally illogical. I work on cars on my free time as well, but in the end it's just transportation. It seems close to the toxicity of the punk scene or hardcore gaming where people are just looking for something to attach their identity to.
Nerd.
Amen brother
charger master how tf does that make him a nerd? Lmao take a step back and look at the 21st century zeitgeist buddy
GenderPranks i get what you mean, but you hear about a lot more automatic transmissions having big downsides and inherent problems than you do with the majority of manuals lol different strokes for different folks i suppose
Driving an auto in europe is still a minority thing, we all learn in a manual
Jesus is Fake Paris, Toulouse etc there’s a lot of traffic
@Jesus is Fake Jesus who pissed on your face this morning
@Jesus is Fake Oof big brain comeback
A Ford engineer I know in Michigan went to Germany on business with 4 or 5 other engineers, well educated and paid, all of them. She had to drive them all around on that trip because nobody else could operate a manual.
If you want to know why american cars tend to be soulless, bloated, imprecise and uninspiring, I think that story represents a decent piece of the puzzle.
Chris W We learn in a manual usually, but nowadays an AT is fairly 'standard' even in compact cars - still an option there in most cars, but also often taken. Luckily my daily driver is a manual, I have to drive an AT almost everytime I rent a car. It's not that avoidable anymore...
Best reason to buy a manual - they're fun. End of story.
Jeff Morse a decent auto is more fun any manual car. I’ve had a manual and an 8 speed ZF and would take the 8 speed any day.
And dangerous.
Yep
Jake Black i’m sure that is the minority opinion
@Diez Nutz Americans aren't the center of the world just to let you know.
I'll give you one very good reason to stick to manuals. Yeah, ultimately, modern automatics are quicker in acceleration, but you will pay for that slight advantage with a major repair bill when it breaks, and most likely, it will. You can drive a manual almost as fast, and if you don't beat the clutch and syncros to death, that system will ultimately last longer and repairs that might be needed would be less costly. Also, I believe ultimate feel and control of traction is better in a manual, as well as the driver needing to pay attention to road conditions more to determine the proper gear to be in. Automatics may be faster but manuals are more fun and maybe safer.
Absolutely right. This video makes it sound like Auto trans are more durable than manuals and thats just not true. I had 2 auto vehicles after i sold my first car which was manual, and both vehicles had to have the auto trans rebuilt around 100k miles. I've been driving my 2010 Kia Forte SX 6 speed manual for 14 years and 200k miles now, and the trans feels just like it did the day i bought it, and i'm still on the original clutch.
With modern cars rev hang you can only shift slow or you fry the synchros, and ZF quit selling reolacement synchros so wtf. Manual is dead. 😢
"Automatics shift faster.."
Is that a challenge??
.. Because it sounds like a challenge
It's true... even if you are an experienced driver, anyone who just got his license can challenge you in automatic. The opposite however it's not true. It's a matter of opinion an convenience.
Ventsislav Stefanov depends on the car, of course the automatic transmission in sports cars is much faster than a human can shift manually, but I assure you that is not the case with your typical Toyota Corolla’s automatic transmission.
I don't know.. Sometimes I can make it come faster than she can. All depends on the motion and angle of the stick. WEEEEEEEEE
so why do race cars have manually controlled transmission shift buttons if automatics are so "Fast" or "Smart"
Happy Hands because race cars are not about going fast, but to have supreme handle in corners, that’s why EVERY SINGLE production hyper car is faster yet it costs one tenth of the price on average.
Cost of a new clutch vs cost of a new automatic transmission.... Hmmmm... I will take the manual every time.
The equivalent component to a clutch in an automatic vehicle is the torque converter, not the transmission. Torque converters rarely, if ever fail, whereas a manual vehicle typically requires a clutch replacement at least once in its lifetime.
@@andrewmcdonald9674 transmission dissolution/breakdown occurs frequently especially in dct/dsg's even in cvts. But in manual transmission there is such kind of problem!
@@andrewmcdonald9674 except I've never seen a manual transmission grenade. I've seen dozens of automatic trans blow ups... I've also seen the price tag attached to them. I'm sticking to my original premise and choice.
@@IzzyCraft agreed, but a new clutch is still cheaper than a new auto trans. Just saying. I got 518,000 miles out of my last truck. Don't tell me I wouldn't be replacing an automatic trans at some point. I never replaced my manual trans. I did go through 3 throwout bearings though.
"slipping the clutch is very bad"
Meanwhile my clutch with 370.000 km being just as good as the day it was born
@My Thoughts yeah it's your mom.
ho wow, factory clutch ? now i'm 310 000km with factory cluch with renault and it's still strong. cluch don't wear if you drive proprelly. my dad need to change cluch at 50 000 because on red light he is slipping clutch, always onf the clutch....
As the realist myself. I can assure you that if your clutch have 370.00km it have worn some.. but it will probably last at least 600.000km as it feels like you know how to treat a clutch correctly.
My miata's factory clutch has been absolutely tortured for 250k miles at this point, and it's still working perfectly. Previous owner drove it like a maniac, according to himself. I've kinda given up on keeping the trans intact as reverse and second gear barely have synchros at this point; when it finally gets too bad to be daily-drivable I'll be putting a lighter flywheel and new clutch in it anyway. But still 250k miles on a clutch that's been heavily abused is pretty impressive even if the vehicle is underpowered.
Drove it like a "maniac"? Isn't that how you are SUPPOSED to drive a Miata @@kylehart8829 ?
I think you missed the part where the torque convertor multiplication only helps to about the 60ft mark. So, for drag racing it helps. But spirited driving...not so much.
Thank you!
I love automatic transmissions because I love waiting three seconds for a downshift and having the upshifts happen randomly while I'm hugging a tight bend on the limit - it makes life exciting.
🤣
Lol :D
You need to upgrade from that 1984 Dodge Colt.
@@Chris-wj4ze fr, what is he driving a honda odyssey?
I love when I go to pass someone and I downshift manually. Then it downshifts on it's own again and redlines my engine 🤦♂️
It's funny that some people think he is trying to convince people to drive automatics and they try to argue against it like he's a manual hater or something. They must not watch this channel. There are pros and cons to everything people!
Yeah. You're right
Right, except it says "you shouldn't buy a manual" right there in the title. "5 disadvantages of manual transmission cars" would have matched the content better.
I'm a long time viewer of this channel but this video is inaccurate and its reasonable to be upset about that.
To me there are no cons.
I started driving with auto
Once i learned how to drive manual. I never looked back.
I must agree with James Allred, this doesn't seem like a "pros and cons". I think the premise of the video should be more general in order to be classified as so...As it is presented, seems like a conclusion about the superiority of automatic transmission
Dont buy manual!? Are you insane!?
You can pushstart a manual if your battery dies.
Transmission never go bad. You just replace the clutch. If your clutch goes bad you can still drive it with timed shifting.
Less electronics, less moving parts, Less problems. Its fun!
where did he tell people not to buy? hes pointing out the cons. Pros will be in a later video.
Have u even owned a manual? Lol guessing not since u said this nonsense. Synchros can go bad and if a clutch goes bad u can try and time ur shifring all u want but u aint going nowhere.
I had continuous problems after doing a supra gearbox swap into a v8, I drove that thing for weeks with no clutch, put it in 1st or 2nd, starter motor will move the car enough and start the engine to get you going then it's just a matter of knowing the sweet spot when there is no load on the gearbox to shift. It sucks and it's annoying as hell but you can definitely do it. That supra gearbox was tough as hell also.
correct manual cars are very good for bug out situations the older the better. if we have a nuclear attack u feel all them fancy electronic cars with all them fancy computers will work hahahahahhaha give me my good old manual any day yes.
bassheadray // Wrong. You can put your car in first gear then start the engine. (Then go to the nearest garage, because you don't want to do that too often.) And there's no need for synchros if you never detach your engine from the gearbox, which would require a working clutch...
If the gearbox doesn't let you put it in first gear at a full-stop, try to start up the engine with no gear, stop it, and retry putting it in first gear.
Source: my clutch died last month.
For my first seven cars, I had only manuals. Loved them. I made the change to autos for only one reason; they aren't fun to drive in crawling traffic. My clutch foot got plenty tired. These days I rarely get into very long traffic jams, so I regret not going back to manual with my current car.
I love the fan base for manual in the comments section😅 Count me in too!
Me too
Lool yup 😂
Aspecially diesel manual
Never had less than four gears, but I'm not sure how to drive "3 on the tree."
Yup
This video was doomed to be disliked...
@@Machi74005 for what reason?
@@razvangavriliuc706 for reliability reason most of the time. Probably all time
Why i can't like and dislike one video?
Hes running out of topics. Kinda suicidal
Hey, its all engagement! Dislikes still help his channel.
SAVE THE MANUALS!! We are a dying breed 🤨
nocturnal Just the US. The rest of the world uses mostly sticks.
True...for now. I work for one of the largest manufacturers of automatic transmission filter companies in the world. It's staggering how much the company is growing. (One of the filters we make is used in the car in this video.)
To be fair, manuals are turning into good theft protection.
Sincerely, even here in Brazil the AT is spreading fast and this is a really sad reality.
We are breeding in Europe. Visit some time.
I totally dont agree with the lunching point, shifting from one gear to another that just for the begginers of a manual transmission, there r other ways to lunch a manual car on a very high speed that even a really fast auto car wont be able to compete with it, and about the shifting while racing, manual can always hold a gear which can give him a huge advantage, because of all of that u can also see that most of the racing cars that r being used in a street race or an f1 race they r always using a manual transmission
Automatics may have many advantages over manuals on paper, but driving is about the feeling, not the numbers.
Automatics have no performance advantages over manual transmission. Automatics are inefficient so they deliver reduced torque and hp between the engine and drive wheels.
This video is just talking, on a dyno manuals out-perform autos in both torque and hp.
Yeah, that feeling when you're driving a manual in traffic! Hell nooo, automatics for the win
Dream Diction
Is that why all Porsches track cars are automatics? because they are inefficient and no performance advantage? such as the GT2RS?
Dream Diction you manual elitists are pathetic.
Was expecting day-to-day annoyances I don't care about, but these reasons were thoughtful and informative.
Exactly why i love this video. FACTS not opinions. And actual useful info
I love manual but you made very good points... I’m still gonna drive manual 😂
Manual gears are more durable by far (almost double the life of automatic)moreover you drive the manual and the automatic drives you..... Zero --- 60 is reached faster in manual ... His recommendations are Not accurate.
That's not a given at all. I have done quite a bit of racing, and I have blown up many more manual transmissions than automatics. Same thing with my off-roading. That direct power from the clutch can chew up a manual in moments if your engine has lots of torque.
Same. I'll drive a manual as long as possible. I like wiggling my stick.
Do you really think "You can stall the engine" is a good point?
Kaddahy Mohamed i believe he is talking about midern automatic transmissions. Its true they are very faster now. In the past yes they were slow but now due to technology automatic wins.
I make my living pulling parts off junkyard cars and selling them on eBay. Often, I'll run into a car that's rust free with no body damage and I''ll wonder how it got here. 95% of the time the reason is that the automatic transmission went bad and it wasn't worth fixing. THAT'S a reason to avoid automatics if you can.
Manual transmissions last much longer than autos.
A manual can be push or kick started if stuck.
Manual gearboxes are much easier and cheaper to fix than autos.
Not many people plan on racing their vehicles.
Manual cars are cheaper than the equivalent automatics.
"Manual cars are cheaper than equivalent automatics"
Except when you're looking at used cars in ZA. Looking at book value autotragics win, but if you look at the actual market value then manuals are almost always more expensive. Why? Because nobody wants an old (broken) auto. Also, people here actually know how to drive manual.
didn't the truck driver who hit the humboldt hockey bus because he was already up at 11th (out of 18) gear when he saw it coming but don't to split back up and do it all over again? Clickclick clickclick...flip up the range selector and clickclick 4 more time.
You made the same point twice
Muhammad Moosa well said
The reason I bought a manual is because no else knows how to drive it. Keeps them from messing up my car. =P
Or stealing it.
A determined thief who decides to jack your wheels and doesn't know how to drive a manual can mess up the car also.
Just saying...
Sounds like boring friends u got:P
Millions on millions of people know how to drive a standard vehicle. Just most uneducated, lowlife idiots who get high and decided to steal a vehicle usually don’t. Very small group compared to the amount who understand it.
What's wrong with the US lol
Never spent so much time chuckling through comments. The auto vs manual debate will never end it seems
Noisy Silent People aren’t willing to listen to both sides. They go in with their preset mentality and only look for things they want to be true.
Well, when the last manual transmission car rolls off the assembly line because nobody buys them new, that's gonna put an end to the argument for them. The manual and the sports car is dying because very few of them sell now. The modern car buyer is simply not interested in the driving experience.
taledarkside well he did say not interested in the driving experience and to a point that is true for luxury cars as they really aren’t the same in terms of a driving experience. Besides that most buy those as a status symbol more than anything else. I can’t count how many times when I was a tech at MB that your would see a 1 week old AMG fully loaded with a complaint that it rides harsh (they don’t) and every time it was because the owner doesn’t know anything about cars and simply asked what’s the most expensive MB and of course the sales person is more than happy to sell them the most expensive car but not actually the car they want which would be the non AMG smooth soft cushy luxury car. People buy things to show off not necessarily because they have any interest in the items themselves.
Absolutely! These days, a car is barely different from a robot. No one (well, few) buys a car to enjoy the car. They get it to commute.
Vastly different from when driving was about exploration. And enjoying the fun of life and the world!
you like autos..or your a girl
I love manuals, you haven't convinced me to change that.
I get the whole "Launch Control" deal advantage with an automatic over the manual... but driving overall, I'll keep my manual all day
Me too bro
David Hampton agreed
The launch time thing is pointless unless you're racing professionally.. also completely meaningless if you aren't even talking about performance vehicles. That 3rd pedal will make just about anything fun to drive though.
@@jseden true Toyota truck fun
With a manual, you are the launch control
"Manuals are easy to stall"
Have you driven a diesel?
How about a stick shift diesel? Like a hilux or something
I drive big rigs you can start moving without giving any gas even if you are fully loaded in a manual but a automatic will not move until you give it gas and then if you aren't careful you will jump.
Good point. Between the computer controlled "fly be wire" throttle and low-end grunt, it simply crawls up any hill---even against breaking for that fancy "Hill Start" feeling. ('97 F-250, 5 spd,)
My peugeot 508 can climb a hill from a stop without any gas, just clutch
@@gui18bif I drove a peugeot 208 in driving school, it can even go up a bit of hill without gas even on reverse
5 Reasons You Should Buy A Manual Transmission Car For Your Teens First Car
It keeps them engaged and makes it harder for them to text and drive.
You sound like a 30 year old boomer
THANK YOU :)
That's tru
@@user-gw5rx sounds like you don't know much about boomers. Most of them are in their 70s.
Agreed. I think the driver gets a lot more information feed-back from the car which is good for new drivers. Once one can drive a manual, one can drive any car.
I enjoy the activity of shifting and the challenge of driving it to certain limits when I'm ready for some adventure. I feel like it keeps my driving mind sharp.
I knew this would be an American video when I read the title
Yea the only people that don't drive an manual in the uk
Are the same people that can't drive
@@grantjack15 lmao
Agree im from Eastern Europe almost Balkan there ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE drives a old dirty car with manual transmision
@@ihategreengr4203 sure.....
@@grantjack15 that’s because Europe is full of manuals, and the reason is because their history of poverty spans further and while automatic is more expensive it became mainstream in America
To be fair, next video: 5 Reasons You Should Buy A Manual Transmission Car
Do a video on why not to buy an automatic transmission vehicle
Did you watch the video there are pros and cons to each segment. Automatics are more efficient for basic A-B drivers, manuals for enthusiasts it's pretty simple.
crookback no benefits to a manual lol “it’s more fun” that’s not a real advantage LMAO
Carjacker enters your car. Sees the stick shifter. ???. Car jacker walks away in shame. You run him over just for the bloody hell of it.
@@Theedd9991 It really kind of is? Lol
Except that guy that got shot by the jackers because they couldn't drive stick and got frustrated.