Ed is exactly right, when you're spending big money on a new exotic you expect the lastest tech. but when you replace a car to appease instagram followers you are an attention enthusiast not a car enthusiast.
Being an attention enthusiast is the only way most exotic car owners can actually manage to afford their exotic cars. They get "considerations" from the manufacturers in exchange for publicity.
The irony is that that's actually backwards these days. I love manual transmission cars, but having ridden in a 991 GT3 with PDK around Bahrain circuit with a stellar driver, and driven a Radical SR1 for a few hot laps, the (properly-designed) flappy paddle DCTs are what feel like race cars now. that said, when I was shopping for a Cayman S, I was specifically looking for stick and not PDK, even though PDK is probably the best DCT on the market and better than the 3-pedal in every measurable way. But to me the manual is simply more enjoyable.
Manuals make a car a lot more fun. My 05 mini has a 5 speed and it just makes it so much more fun to drive, even as a daily. I've driven newer minis with automatics that had paddles but they made me miss mine even more.
“A finite number of qualified buyers” means there are more d-bags with enough money to buy the cars than people with the ability to properly drive a manual.
The problem is that we car enthusiasts tend to buy used more often than new, and as a result, car makers no longer feel any incentive to make manual versions anymore
@@vongdong10 manufacturers make the most out of new cars, so therefore, if no one is buying our new manual cars, then it's a waste of time and money making a manual
Andrew If people are buying used manuals it’s most likely from individuals or third parties, so the number of manuals demanded from the manufacturers become less and less so they make less and less each year
Gotta look at prices of these newer cars coming out...they’re getting more and more expensive so we’re forced to buy used to begin with...and with the lack of manual’s we end up looking for used anyways, ex I have my manual 2016 mustang GT, then started looking for a daily to not drive the mustang as much, no new manuals so I ended up getting a 2013 Civic Si manual, only vehicles I have that are autos are my excursion power stroke and my 89 bronco...it’s kinda just our choices being taken away
I feel like this belief is heavily incorrect and I’d ask all the stolen integra type r owners to step from the shadows because those weren’t automatics amongsts a few other highly stolen vehicles.i would venture to say that most people lookin to steal a car know what they’re looking at from a standpoint of maybe they’re fellow car enthusiasts..
David T it’s funny you say Integra cause I’ve owned an Integra type r. No lie! I’ve also loved that car but I sold it at a lower price cause I’ve put a JDM front end on and it ruined it. I hate myself
As a 26 year old that never learned manual, I will always choose the DSG, PDK or automatic over a manual. Im so ready for manual to die already, less than a 10th of people can actually drive one. Blame it on drivers ed not teaching it, blame it on the auto mfgs for not forcing manuals on us. This is the future though....
Ed Bolian is a car guy’s, idol! He is knowledgeable and passionate about cars and the driving adventures that a great car can make the journey so much more than Point A to Point B!
Amen 🙏 dude. I won’t buy a muscle car, sports car or exotic unless it’s a manual. Hence why I would never buy the new C8 no matter how fast it goes from 0-60. One day in the future driving manual will be a lost art.
I got my licence about 12 years ago and never had a manual but always wanted one. I finally bought one a few years ago ( 01 Saturn SL1) and I didn't have anyone to teach me how to drive it so I took my laptop in my passenger seat and watched videos and practiced until I got it and I'm very good at it now. I don't drive it much anymore but still love taking it out sometimes and really love it.
I won't ever be able to afford a supercar but I still understand for those that can. I know it probably *has* to be necessary for practical reasons Morgans have gone to automatics on some newer models. But that's agianst the grain of the whole point of driving a Morgan. The classic car and driver experience. But the standard transmission is hard to find for *even normal cars* When my wife's car was worn out beyond making sense to repair anymore we went looking for a new one for her. Only dealer to even have any on the lot was Ford. [Descently equipped family car not a stripped down plastic eco-box.] Platinum Focus package was nice but we went with a slightly simpler package to acquire the standard transmission. Gas milage advantage alone makes it worth it. Especially in Texas were driving is a nessary fact of life. City 30mpg Hyw 39-41 with proper shifts to squeeze out every bit of power possible. Cost of fuel alone makes that monthly payment easier to swallow. But additional fun factor and sporty feel of even a otherwise bland brand and model is a nice touch to ownership as well. *Save the standard transmission from extiction!*
Excellent explanation! I am 100% a diehard manual-only guy. I do wish supercars still came standard with a stick, but Ed brings up many valid points that you won't see in auto vs. manual Facebook comment wars.
I'm so proud Dodge refused building Vipers rather than prostitute it's purist manual principles for dual-clutch profits. Viper represents peak manual performance art. Dodge ain't no whore.
and offering a stick in the hellcat challenger knowing damn well that it isn't as quick as the 8 speed auto (fractional but measurable) just because the purists want it. They may not be the best selling or the best built, but I think dodge is the true enthusiast company of the big three
ABeans07 Sergio himself refused a Gen 6 resurrection because Vipers made no money for them. Dodge COULD have easily sold many more profitably with automatics because people cried about it everyday for 25 years. However the manual experience defines the Viper principle and when there weren't enough manual buyers, Vipers were finished. The viper business isn’t profitable anymore to justify more production. www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a21052484/sergio-marchionne-new-dodge-viper-not-in-the-plan/
Watching Ed tell stories makes me feel entertained as much as jealous, just because of how well-spoken and articulate he is! haha. Truly a pleasure listening to you kick off my mornings Ed, you have a gift!!
One of the more surprising examples I heard of was the Ferrari California was initially offered with a manual. Anyone could order it that way. Only 2 people ended up spec'ing one with it and now i think they're worth around 600k.. for a California lol
I just flat out dont buy automatics. That's why I specifically bought my Fiesta ST for my daily. The best way I've ever heard it put was on a TH-cam vid I cant remember the name of. They said automatics are more convenient and efficient. One of the guys said in response, "Eating out is a lot more convenient and efficient than cooking your own meals, so why bother cooking?" No electric cars, no automatics, I'll walk before I buy something with paddles, shift dials, or any of that garbage.
I love ed and his stories...when I see a vinwiki come up I cross my fingers when I click on it, and when ed shows up in the first shot I’m like “yessss!”. shrewd negotiator is my new favorite words.
Manuals rock! You have to work with the vehicle and I feel you have more control. If you can’t drive manual your just missing out. At the same time people drive what they like simply put. I have a Dodge Viper (AWSOME) and one of the 56 manual H3T (will climb that mountain and not break a sweat). Great video!
I drove stick for 9 years and never enjoyed it as much as a nice smooth CVT. Machines shouldn't require manual inputs to work properly. As an engineer, that's my design M.O.
The REAL reasons are: #1 Paddle shift improves the vehicle’s on-paper performance numbers. #2 The douchebags that can afford these cars new can’t drive stick, and only want to brag about #1 True enthusiast drivers like Ed want to row it themselves!
Oh i think they can drive stick since they are about 20-30 years older than you are and have been driving stick since fucking 1970`s and they are fucking sick of it.
You sound like such a jealous ignoramous. Those of us whom can afford these cars, can usually also drive a stick. I can drive a 488 as well as I can drive a Cayman GT4 or a 250GTE. Do you think all who own and drive these cars cannot drive? I invite you to come see us over on Ferrarichat.com. I'm sure you'll find that most not only can drive, but also track their cars rather frequently and have received plenty of drivers training. We also have a section for Challenge drivers, if you feel like really testing your wisdom about race cars and tracking. Stop by and say hi any time. I think you might be able to learn a thing or two, including the fact that exotic car owners are not douchebags or arrogant idiots.
For those that get it, the end of this video sums it up perfectly. "There's just nothing like a proper drive , in a proper car, with a proper gearbox."
I refuse to drive anything but manual, just because of the experience. You truly are part of the drive, it creates a deeper connection between man and machine!
B&M Short Shifter in the Jeep JK with the 3.6 makes a noticeable difference.. I like it. rolling starts surprise the pony cars all the time.. I get thumbs ups !
I spent 9 years driving stick, and every shift distracted me from actually driving the goddamned car. It didn't matter that I got really good at it -- making sure I was always in the right gear was nonetheless one more irritating thing I had to keep track of. I'm glad to be rid of it. Although, I'm an engineer by trade, and it bugs the shit out of me when machines need manual input to function correctly. I've spent my career making machines more automated so people can focus on more important and more interesting things than pushing buttons and pulling levers at just the right moment.
Sounds like a case of ADHD. When an experienced manual transmission driver is driving a manual, he no longer has to think about shifting or look at the tachometer every two seconds. A good experienced driver will be able to feel where the engine is at regarding rpms and load, that's when the magic happens, the driver becomes one with the car. Modern automatics have become really good and really fast, but they take away from the old-school "purity" of driving. A P100D with autopilot might be better and faster than a human driving a manual gas-powered car, but it's just not on the same realm when it comes to the true enjoyment of driving.
It has nothing to do with ADHD, jackass. Of course you still have to think about how and when to shift. You yourself listed all the things you have to keep track of to operate a stickshift correctly. You can't do _anything_ without thinking about it on some level. Most people simply become unaware of the mental effort involved after they've done something enough times. As an engineer, there are plenty of highly technical things I do without being consciously aware of the mental effort involved, but driving stick never reached that point. During the 95% of the time that I wasn't driving for fun, it was a source of irritation that I _had_ to shift the goddamn transmission because it couldn't put itself in the correct gear. Stickshifts make no sense in modern cars, because the rest of the car is aware of its own operating conditions to a level of detail even the driver can't achieve, and it adjusts itself accordingly, but a stickshift is still just a dumb box of dead metal parts. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy purely mechanical devices, but only if they have some amount of intelligence built into them so they don't require constant manual intervention to work correctly.
It's obvious that manual transmissions just aren't your cup of tea. Also, of course shifting will always require some degree of mental activity, even breathing does, you yourself admitted that you've achieved that sort of connection with your activities at work. Somehow it just didn't happen for you while driving a manual. It's ok if manuals just aren't your "thing". There's plenty of options with vehicles, something for everybody. I'd love to learn how to play a music instrument, but I just don't have that sort of artistic ability, I just don't. However, to assume a manual transmission is just a dumb box of metal for everyone, just doesn't apply here. A good driver can take that box of metal and bring it to life in a major way. As good and fast as a modern automatic? Unlikely, but it can be an infinitely more enjoyable experience for the right person. I've owned both manuals and automatics, I'm perfectly ok with an auto to get from point a to point b. If I'm buying a sports car for the fun of driving it, there's no way I'm buying one with an automatic. Given the choice, I'll take a V8, manual, rwd over anything else every day of the week.
I agree that manual transmissions just aren't my thing, at least not for daily driving. (as with most things, it's fun every once in a while.) My main objection was to your diagnosis of ADHD because of it. But manual transmissions _are_ dumb boxes of metal, no two ways about it. That's not a value judgement, it's a statement of fact. There is no intelligence built into a manual transmission, hence they are dumb in the same way that rocks are dumb. Many people have done very impressive things with rocks, building cathedrals and pyramids and whatnot, but the rocks themselves are still dumb. The only value judgement I'm making is about drivers who think they can shift better than the car itself can. (read the comments on this very video and you'll see plenty of people saying they can shift better than any automatic.) Driving stick may be more entertaining for the driver, but that doesn't mean they're better at it. Even the best human shifting gears is like fingerpainting compared to what an automatic transmission can do, and F1 proves that. They didn't switch to sequential gearboxes because the engineers wanted to deprive the drivers of their fun, they switched to sequential gearboxes because the best drivers in the world couldn't keep up and were making dangerous mistakes while driving due to the _seemingly minor_ distraction of shifting the transmission manually.
So, on my dream car list: 2009-2014 Gallardo RWD 6MT 2010 DBS 6MT 2017 V12 Vantage S 7MT 2018-2019 GT3 6MT 2007-2010 430 6MT LP640 6MT Already own a 2014 R8 V10 6MT SAVE THE MANUALS!!!
eric t no, but I did put 4K miles on it in 2 years. So, it gets driven. My daily drivers are a 99 M3, 95 M5 Touring, 15 SWITZER GTR and an 18 Escalade ESV.
Well said there at the end Ed. Nothing like a proper manual gearbox for an exotic. From what we are hearing the Porsche GT3 is being ordered 50%-50% manual verses auto if that doesn't tell you that many car enthusiasts are longing for one nothing will
And being a european I find stick shifts just a poor man's transmission. Then again when I was young there was a saying "only invalids and taxi mercedes benzes drive automatics" LOL
I didnt realize the numbers are that high in Europe but I understand UK having tons of diesel stick shifts cars as well as Germany i would have guessed about 70%
The decline of manual Transmissions is a very unfortunate reality, I have a love for BMW's here in the UK and run my own garage specialising in them, an overwhelming majority of customer cars are automatic's, now I don't hate the autos, they have there purposes but I will not chose to own one, this leaves me in a bit of a predicament because as the brand moves through the times most higher models of interest no longer have manual options, my only option is to build what I want, the end result is unfortunately more expense on top of a particular models base price. The same also applies with the growing popularity of the X-drive system, for me it's just a no, I like rear wheel drive, I've been S long term fan of the 5 series, in particular the M5, the new F90 M5 for me is a total let down, no more true rwd, no more DCT transmission which is still better then a full auto, both have been swapped for X-drive and a ZF 8 speed auto which for an auto is really good but it's no different really to what you get in a 530d X-drive model. Maybe one day I'll move in BMW drivetrain conversions to build people the cars they can't buy...
My Si only hits 60 in about 6.3 seconds, but rowing through the gears makes it feel so much faster. I’m so happy I picked a manual as my first car and I never regret it!
@@AB-80X He said "as an option" not that it has to necessarily come with manual. And you sound like it won't work well as in it would be difficult to drive? It has and will be more challenging than using auto ofcourse. That challenge is the fun. Yes autos/DCT is faster and easier but that's not everyone's idea of fun. I'm not saying Auto is bad but if manufacturers start taking away optional extras that we actually want, it's not good.
@@aaryeshg.6526 I've driven some pretty exotic stuff as well as raced in the Radical series + gt4, so it's not because I can't drive i say what I say. The issue is that some cars are now so fast and steer so fast, that a manual would not be a good solution, not even as a challenge. Most professional racers would tell you the same. A car like the Ferrari Pista or 812 for example, would not be very fun as a manual, the TdF even less so. There are other cars that are great as manuals, such as the Porsche GT4 and GT3, but trust me, a GT2RS would be handicapped way too much as a manual. I like manuals very much, but I also have a pretty good idea when they won't work and just diminish the experience. I don't say this as a simple theory, I say this because I've actually driven these cars on track and road. These cars would be useless as manuals, that's just the nature of how things have evolved. All that being said, one of my favourite cars to drive to this day, is still the Porsche GT4, I actually prefer it over the GT3RS.
@@AB-80X I completely agree on that. Cars with over 600 hp, manual is not so fun or useful. And Porsche has been making manuals ever since the company was founded and have been the best at making it (they might even be the last to offer it before they kill it off for good, I know they're great, done a track session with a Cayman GT4). But I guess it just has to be left in history for good. I always enjoyed the manual mode in most automatics (stick it into manual mode and use either the buttons on the steering or shift lever in old Mercs). Right now I have a Lancer GT with a cvt and paddle shift, and gives the same thrill revving the hell out of it in every gear and down shifting and throwing the car in corners. Have to admit it, atleast we still have gears to play with.
Seriously though, I think we all have to take a second to appreciate just how good Ed is at keeping people engaged and interested with his storytelling. He's the only one I made sure to binge watch out of the entire crew they have.
I knew a manual gearbox was for me, and I now own an E46 M3 manual and love it. Thankfully, there are still plenty of those around! They do, however, command a premium over SMG automatic manuals. I will drive manuals for as long as I can!
Love my 400hp 4spd auto Trailblazer SS, but nothing get my heart racing like Manual. Though I don’t believe in only driving manuals, I think every car enthusiast should know how to drive one.
@Zero Cool I have a dsg, and shifts fine, sometimes when you let off and then quickly hit the throttle it'll be weird but, you shouldn't be hitting the gas, letting off and slamming back on it anyway.
Wouldn't it be cool if we all had the ability to drive anything we wanted? How many people do you know in the hobby who are actually happy with their cars? No matter what you have, you always want more.
It has been almost a decade since I had driven stick until recently when my wife got a Mini Cooper S with one, and it’s a blast! I had forgotten how busy the third pedal keeps you. On a car that’s primarily for fun it’s a no-brainer.
I daily drive a manual. 2006 Toyota Corolla S with a five speed. It’s not a lambo or Porsche but hey it’s reliable 160k miles. It’s fun for what it is.
Having driven stick for over 30 years I do have to say that I enjoy an open road and a manual gearbox. That said, traffic, rain, snow, other drivers, traffic lights, stop signs, hills, and a few other things can ruin the experience. I'm still daily driving a 5 speed, and there will probably be a 3 pedal car registered to me when I die, but for commuting and traveling in bumper to bumper traffic and town, I prefer an automatic.
Everything I used to buy was a stick. I love sticks. Still do! But I remember I bought a MK5 R32 that only came in a 6 speed DSG. I was torn but it was all I could get. After I put a tune on the TCU, it shifts so fast that it makes me giggle. I gave my R32 to my fiancé and now I own a b8.5 S4 and I could’ve got a 6 speed manual but I opted for the 7 speed DSG. I love that I can put it in auto in traffic but when I’m on a back road I can put it in manual and get that instant shift, I don’t miss the stick too much. I’m probably getting older so what do I know lol. Call me soft
I feel it man nothing like getting that perfect heel two left hand turn to 2 and blasting off no sequential trans will ever give me that feeling the rumble in the shifter u feel the engine and transmission move all at once it's magic.
Has anyone ever did a rotary swap on a Pacer? No one has probably ever asked this question let alone attempted it.🤔 The reason I ask is because they originally planed that entire car around the rotary GM was developing back then. They would end up cutting the whole rotary development program they had going right before the car went into production. They had to jam a big heavy v6 in the car at the last minute destroying everything the car was supposed to be. It would be cool to see what that fish bowl was supposed to be like.
Totally right, and now, sadly, as global manufacturers are pushing the same cars around the world even here in the UK autos are stating to overtake manuals even in ordinary cars as its marketed as a perception of luxury, but I really feel people get lazy and drive far worse after a very short time in an auto, their bad manoeuvres creating the bad traffic they say they need an auto to cope with! I recently wanted to buy a Jaguar XF Sportbrake as a work car but they only make the most basic and most expensive options with the good gearbox so wound up buying something else. A manual box makes any car feel more fun, I have a 2001 Mini Cooper manual and had a 300bhp VW group DSG car, the Mini is a snail in comparison but Id rather take that out for a back road thrash anytime!
Hate how fullsize trucks arent stick anymore except the 1 tons. I dont need a big diesel as much as id like to own one. Someday itll be my only option even if im still buying used
I think the thing about a manual is the jolt of when ever you take a new gear. That pause then back on it in force is just so epic. The feel of an automatic is too smooth. Even if your going slower it feels more exciting .Of course I have always loved older cars like 1954-1970 those are the years I love.
I had a '92 Miata back in '94. The car was a blast to drive, and it had the easiest shifting manual transmission I have ever driven. I auto crossed it, bracket raced it, and even put snow chains on it, so I could get to the mountains in the winter to go skiing. The only reason I sold it is because I took out three cars with a Ryder rental truck, which caused my car insurance payments to skyrocket higher than my car payment. At least I have the memories.
when i bought my vette a few asked me why i chose the manual when the auto is faster...my reason is feeling the car and being a part of the experience..its a skill that over time is dwindling
While I certainly appreciate the engineering and flow down of the F1 R&D into the production lines of the exotic cars, I myself will always prefer rowing my own gears while driving. Sure, the new DCT gear boxes are quicker, I will always gives up a few tenths of a second in performance for the sheer joy of driving the same car with a gated manual. Call me old school but nothing puts a smile on my face while engaging a clutch while banging gears. That sheer enjoyment of actually “driving” a car will always supersede being 2/3 tenths quicker pulling the levers. 🤷♂️
That was a great explanation. I love the manual trans. Unfortunately only the Porsche (with the Cayman & 911) and Corvette still offer the manual transmission. Thank you.
Only ever owned manual cars but driven heaps of autos for work. Personally if it’s got a lot of power and I have to push all through town I prefer to just stick it in auto and let it sort it out for me. The feeling of a manual is great but I really don’t mind flicking the paddle to shift when I want to let lose. Great video as always ✌🏼
Try to apply that logic to an Murcielago LP640, most used car buyers are going for manual as the single clutch semitauto tends to fry clutches in traffic!
So German manufacturers dont even display or bother advertising non existant manal anymore, but all the german are specifically ordering manuals? How does that work?
Good video, this is the 2nd video I've watched of your channel, and it's impressive so far. I just want to say that flappy paddle shifters are great for highways during off hours, and I'm sure there great for track days. But they used to suck in traffic, like they didn't know what to do when the throttle isn't wide open. I don't know if they addressed this issue or if they care to as they're made for the open road, that's my only issue with them. They did shift way quicker than any human ever could with a stick, but not all race tech is good for the road.
If Ed were ever to teach a business class, I would sign up faster than a Tiptronic shift.
a tiptronic is quite slow actually xD tiptronics are common torque converter transmissions with electronic control. better say PDK, DSG or DCT ;)
No fucking shit dude.. Thatsthejoke.jpg
I would slip and self destruct just like a tiptronic
He should I pay to be in there. He seems really good at handling money and running businesses.
Nice one mate
Ed is exactly right, when you're spending big money on a new exotic you expect the lastest tech. but when you replace a car to appease instagram followers you are an attention enthusiast not a car enthusiast.
Majority of exotic scene is attention enthusiasts.
your mum is an attention enthusiast m8
Ace Boogy you sound like you’re from London
exactly
Being an attention enthusiast is the only way most exotic car owners can actually manage to afford their exotic cars. They get "considerations" from the manufacturers in exchange for publicity.
Manual gear boxes make any car feel like a race car!
Gearhead Daily You obviously never drove a Citroen 2CV...
LOL, i have actually. That's more like a tractor LOL
Truth
The irony is that that's actually backwards these days. I love manual transmission cars, but having ridden in a 991 GT3 with PDK around Bahrain circuit with a stellar driver, and driven a Radical SR1 for a few hot laps, the (properly-designed) flappy paddle DCTs are what feel like race cars now. that said, when I was shopping for a Cayman S, I was specifically looking for stick and not PDK, even though PDK is probably the best DCT on the market and better than the 3-pedal in every measurable way. But to me the manual is simply more enjoyable.
Nah toyota hilux doesn't feels like a racecar with manual gearbox 😂
With the Koenigsegg Regera and it not having a transmission, in 20 years we'll have a video entitled, "Save the automatics".
LMAO!
Rather it'll be save the ICE...internal combustion engines
@@No11Scalpel ^^^ What he said^^^
more like "Save the driver"
WTF how does that even work?
Proper drive proper car proper gear box. Words to live by ! Thx Ed
Manuals make a car a lot more fun. My 05 mini has a 5 speed and it just makes it so much more fun to drive, even as a daily. I've driven newer minis with automatics that had paddles but they made me miss mine even more.
how about shut up u brown noser
771 - what a great, well-thought-out argument you pose here.
771 CVT driver spotted
771 someone doesn’t know how to use the man pedal
Ed Bolian always has had the best stories. I'll watch this one on the bus to school.
He's a very good story teller.
@@BruceBrozowski I think you're just a butt-hurt kid..
“A finite number of qualified buyers” means there are more d-bags with enough money to buy the cars than people with the ability to properly drive a manual.
Alright, well just as long as you keep one hand still on the steering wheel and one eye on the road.
The problem is that we car enthusiasts tend to buy used more often than new, and as a result, car makers no longer feel any incentive to make manual versions anymore
What's buying a used car gotta do with the manufacturer not wanting to make manuals?
@@vongdong10 manufacturers make the most out of new cars, so therefore, if no one is buying our new manual cars, then it's a waste of time and money making a manual
Andrew If people are buying used manuals it’s most likely from individuals or third parties, so the number of manuals demanded from the manufacturers become less and less so they make less and less each year
Gotta look at prices of these newer cars coming out...they’re getting more and more expensive so we’re forced to buy used to begin with...and with the lack of manual’s we end up looking for used anyways, ex I have my manual 2016 mustang GT, then started looking for a daily to not drive the mustang as much, no new manuals so I ended up getting a 2013 Civic Si manual, only vehicles I have that are autos are my excursion power stroke and my 89 bronco...it’s kinda just our choices being taken away
@@aidoist You have a mustang not an LFA, why care about mileage?
It also makes a great anti theft device, since 90% of people these days can't operate the stick.
LangDaLa they’ll try to steal it, but you won’t have a transmission or clutch anymore lol
I feel like this belief is heavily incorrect and I’d ask all the stolen integra type r owners to step from the shadows because those weren’t automatics amongsts a few other highly stolen vehicles.i would venture to say that most people lookin to steal a car know what they’re looking at from a standpoint of maybe they’re fellow car enthusiasts..
manual trans will prevent a carjacking in 98% of instances
Only in America lol
David T it’s funny you say Integra cause I’ve owned an Integra type r. No lie! I’ve also loved that car but I sold it at a lower price cause I’ve put a JDM front end on and it ruined it. I hate myself
I drive a manual everyday, it's not an exotic car but I rather drive a manual than a automatic. It might be slower but you can't beat that feeling.
Zero Cool that's what I drive. It's not boring which is a bonus
Zero Cool not offended just saying
Yup I totally agree, I have a 01 Saturn 5 speed and it's something like 99hp little 1.9l engine and slow as hell but Soo much fun to drive lol
That feeling in traffic
As a 26 year old that never learned manual, I will always choose the DSG, PDK or automatic over a manual. Im so ready for manual to die already, less than a 10th of people can actually drive one. Blame it on drivers ed not teaching it, blame it on the auto mfgs for not forcing manuals on us. This is the future though....
Doug the type of Guy to... whoops wrong Channel
Ed is the type of guy to buy a Ford G.... wait.
I am not going to watch anymore Doug De till I get my own 2005 Ford GT
@Wahid Rashidov same here
VINwiki Doug is best doug
Doug confuses smoke with steam in his reviews. Talker, yes. Car guy, no. Wears a convincing costume... for about a minute.
I daily drive a manual and I wouldn't want it any other way SAVE THE MANUAL!
Facts
i drive a manual and want a automatic, because i dont drive a performance car.
Riding Weeb I also drive a manual with 86hp
And I wouldn’t want an automatic transmission in it
I owned both. I prefer automatic. They're faster. I dont care about being one with the car. i want to drive like a bat out of hell
@@ridingweeb4801 I had a saturn ion 5 speed, I would have wanted to kill myself if it was automatic. 3 pedals can make a normal car more fun.
Love how with manuals I can communicate my intentions with throttle ratter than the horn ;)
Clutch kick in 5th gear
Yesterday a motorcycle cut me off at a roundabout, and I didn’t honk at him but I kind of throttled high, then he flipped me off lmao.
You can do that with a DCT too
Veganpotter Thevegan no you can’t
@@Riley180sx You can, ego says otherwise, reality says you can.
My one buddy says manuals get high school girls and autos win races. What's funny is he can't drive a stick and still loses to my 5speed
Danny Askey underrated comment
I’m only looking to impress the mothers of high school chicks.
Well dual clutch 7 speeds win races a not your regular old automatic
Danny Askey but I’m still in high school lol
only someone who can't drive stick would say that lol
Really appreciate to hear this intelligent car guy speaking
I still prefer the focus ST or RS with their only transmission option, the manual transmission
Ed Bolian is a car guy’s, idol! He is knowledgeable and passionate about cars and the driving adventures that a great car can make the journey so much more than Point A to Point B!
In modern American society, a manual transmission is one of the best anti-theft devices out there.
Professor Bolian on exotic car economics. Brilliant!
"...a proper drive in a proper car with a proper gearbox..."
Sums it up perfectly. Stirring my own is half the joy of joyriding.
Amen 🙏 dude. I won’t buy a muscle car, sports car or exotic unless it’s a manual. Hence why I would never buy the new C8 no matter how fast it goes from 0-60. One day in the future driving manual will be a lost art.
Ed = great way to start my day
cringe
but true
Agreed! There's nothing better than starting a day with an erectile dysfunction.
Last time I was this early the viper was still blasting speed metal
And dad was very bothered
like Powerman 5000 or something?
"A proper drive in a proper car with a proper gearbox" - Ed turned British at the end of the video
Ed really is the man to deal with when buying exotics. New or used. Very knowledgable, such as this whole vid. Very well articulated. Thanks!
I got my licence about 12 years ago and never had a manual but always wanted one. I finally bought one a few years ago ( 01 Saturn SL1) and I didn't have anyone to teach me how to drive it so I took my laptop in my passenger seat and watched videos and practiced until I got it and I'm very good at it now. I don't drive it much anymore but still love taking it out sometimes and really love it.
Driving while staring at your laptop in the passenger seat only works in The Fast And The Furious, bro. ;)
Manual nowadays is more like weekend car. some people drive it daily but yet again. You do want you like.
I won't ever be able to afford a supercar but I still understand for those that can. I know it probably *has* to be necessary for practical reasons Morgans have gone to automatics on some newer models. But that's agianst the grain of the whole point of driving a Morgan. The classic car and driver experience. But the standard transmission is hard to find for *even normal cars* When my wife's car was worn out beyond making sense to repair anymore we went looking for a new one for her. Only dealer to even have any on the lot was Ford. [Descently equipped family car not a stripped down plastic eco-box.] Platinum Focus package was nice but we went with a slightly simpler package to acquire the standard transmission. Gas milage advantage alone makes it worth it. Especially in Texas were driving is a nessary fact of life. City 30mpg Hyw 39-41 with proper shifts to squeeze out every bit of power possible. Cost of fuel alone makes that monthly payment easier to swallow. But additional fun factor and sporty feel of even a otherwise bland brand and model is a nice touch to ownership as well. *Save the standard transmission from extiction!*
Manual cars are much more fun to drive
Especially fast
Excellent explanation! I am 100% a diehard manual-only guy. I do wish supercars still came standard with a stick, but Ed brings up many valid points that you won't see in auto vs. manual Facebook comment wars.
I'm so proud Dodge refused building Vipers rather than prostitute it's purist manual principles for dual-clutch profits. Viper represents peak manual performance art. Dodge ain't no whore.
and offering a stick in the hellcat challenger knowing damn well that it isn't as quick as the 8 speed auto (fractional but measurable) just because the purists want it. They may not be the best selling or the best built, but I think dodge is the true enthusiast company of the big three
Uhh they stopped production because of A piller rollover requirements. NOT gearbox.
ABeans07 Sergio himself refused a Gen 6 resurrection because Vipers made no money for them. Dodge COULD have easily sold many more profitably with automatics because people cried about it everyday for 25 years. However the manual experience defines the Viper principle and when there weren't enough manual buyers, Vipers were finished. The viper business isn’t profitable anymore to justify more production. www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a21052484/sergio-marchionne-new-dodge-viper-not-in-the-plan/
if dodge offered an auto as a secondary option that may have helped move more vipers
An automatic Viper isn't a Viper anymore.
Watching Ed tell stories makes me feel entertained as much as jealous, just because of how well-spoken and articulate he is! haha. Truly a pleasure listening to you kick off my mornings Ed, you have a gift!!
Last time I was this early, exotics actually were manual.
Good one
Loved the middle class fancy stab at Chilis
One of the more surprising examples I heard of was the Ferrari California was initially offered with a manual. Anyone could order it that way. Only 2 people ended up spec'ing one with it and now i think they're worth around 600k.. for a California lol
Actually 3 only. One of them is a right hand drive and the owner said he has had offers in the 700K range.
@@arisgod2749 interesting I heard 2! But still.. I'm surprised more people didn't want it with a manual. Perfect car for it imo.
I just flat out dont buy automatics. That's why I specifically bought my Fiesta ST for my daily. The best way I've ever heard it put was on a TH-cam vid I cant remember the name of. They said automatics are more convenient and efficient. One of the guys said in response, "Eating out is a lot more convenient and efficient than cooking your own meals, so why bother cooking?" No electric cars, no automatics, I'll walk before I buy something with paddles, shift dials, or any of that garbage.
I won’t own an automatic as long as I physically can still drive a manual
Justin Y Not. The day I can't drive stick is the day I'll die
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I hope not brother but I love the passion
WORD!
Same here, bro :)
i have never owned an automatic and i plan on never owning one
I love ed and his stories...when I see a vinwiki come up I cross my fingers when I click on it, and when ed shows up in the first shot I’m like “yessss!”. shrewd negotiator is my new favorite words.
Manuals rock! You have to work with the vehicle and I feel you have more control.
If you can’t drive manual your just missing out. At the same time people drive what they like simply put.
I have a Dodge Viper (AWSOME) and one of the 56 manual H3T (will climb that mountain and not break a sweat).
Great video!
I drove stick for 9 years and never enjoyed it as much as a nice smooth CVT. Machines shouldn't require manual inputs to work properly. As an engineer, that's my design M.O.
Shawn thanks for the feed back and like I said everyone has their preference and what really matters is what each of us likes.
When VINwiki started, I used to think it will blow up someday for sure. Doing crazy numbers now. Awesome work Ed.
The REAL reasons are:
#1 Paddle shift improves the vehicle’s on-paper performance numbers.
#2 The douchebags that can afford these cars new can’t drive stick, and only want to brag about #1
True enthusiast drivers like Ed want to row it themselves!
Oh i think they can drive stick since they are about 20-30 years older than you are and have been driving stick since fucking 1970`s and they are fucking sick of it.
A majority of those people c an drive stick though. They’re old men who are having their mid life crisis
You sound like such a jealous ignoramous.
Those of us whom can afford these cars, can usually also drive a stick. I can drive a 488 as well as I can drive a Cayman GT4 or a 250GTE.
Do you think all who own and drive these cars cannot drive? I invite you to come see us over on Ferrarichat.com. I'm sure you'll find that most not only can drive, but also track their cars rather frequently and have received plenty of drivers training. We also have a section for Challenge drivers, if you feel like really testing your wisdom about race cars and tracking.
Stop by and say hi any time. I think you might be able to learn a thing or two, including the fact that exotic car owners are not douchebags or arrogant idiots.
@@giovanniherrera6037 I'm 38 my friend. Same goes for you. Stop by any time.
As always, Ed is so well spoken. Thanks for the great content.
Ed always has the best closing lines
I daily a Volvo S60R in a 6 speed manual. Absolutely love it!
For those that get it, the end of this video sums it up perfectly. "There's just nothing like a proper drive , in a proper car, with a proper gearbox."
I refuse to drive anything but manual, just because of the experience. You truly are part of the drive, it creates a deeper connection between man and machine!
My next car has to be either a 3 pedal DBS, M5, gallardo or 911 targa. I'm changing gears till I need a knee replacement. Save the manuals!
B&M Short Shifter in the Jeep JK with the 3.6 makes a noticeable difference.. I like it. rolling starts surprise the pony cars all the time.. I get thumbs ups !
Nothing better than rowing through the gears of a gated V10 or gated V12. Not even sex.
There's nothing better than slamming gears in anything. Exotics are just one of the most satisfying to shift in.
Y'ain't wrong there...
Well I would say that toeing through a big thumping V2 gearbox, and honestly I would also say "sex."
But you do you.
What about sex while shifting gears?
@@CollectWithRyan What about a hot girl screwing the shift knob?
I'd love to have my car delivered that way.
Ed is so well spoken and makes anything he says easy to understand.
Car driving is not about speed. Its about being one with the machine and thats what stick shift helps you achieve.
I spent 9 years driving stick, and every shift distracted me from actually driving the goddamned car. It didn't matter that I got really good at it -- making sure I was always in the right gear was nonetheless one more irritating thing I had to keep track of. I'm glad to be rid of it. Although, I'm an engineer by trade, and it bugs the shit out of me when machines need manual input to function correctly. I've spent my career making machines more automated so people can focus on more important and more interesting things than pushing buttons and pulling levers at just the right moment.
Sounds like a case of ADHD. When an experienced manual transmission driver is driving a manual, he no longer has to think about shifting or look at the tachometer every two seconds. A good experienced driver will be able to feel where the engine is at regarding rpms and load, that's when the magic happens, the driver becomes one with the car. Modern automatics have become really good and really fast, but they take away from the old-school "purity" of driving. A P100D with autopilot might be better and faster than a human driving a manual gas-powered car, but it's just not on the same realm when it comes to the true enjoyment of driving.
It has nothing to do with ADHD, jackass. Of course you still have to think about how and when to shift. You yourself listed all the things you have to keep track of to operate a stickshift correctly. You can't do _anything_ without thinking about it on some level. Most people simply become unaware of the mental effort involved after they've done something enough times. As an engineer, there are plenty of highly technical things I do without being consciously aware of the mental effort involved, but driving stick never reached that point. During the 95% of the time that I wasn't driving for fun, it was a source of irritation that I _had_ to shift the goddamn transmission because it couldn't put itself in the correct gear. Stickshifts make no sense in modern cars, because the rest of the car is aware of its own operating conditions to a level of detail even the driver can't achieve, and it adjusts itself accordingly, but a stickshift is still just a dumb box of dead metal parts. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy purely mechanical devices, but only if they have some amount of intelligence built into them so they don't require constant manual intervention to work correctly.
It's obvious that manual transmissions just aren't your cup of tea. Also, of course shifting will always require some degree of mental activity, even breathing does, you yourself admitted that you've achieved that sort of connection with your activities at work. Somehow it just didn't happen for you while driving a manual. It's ok if manuals just aren't your "thing". There's plenty of options with vehicles, something for everybody. I'd love to learn how to play a music instrument, but I just don't have that sort of artistic ability, I just don't. However, to assume a manual transmission is just a dumb box of metal for everyone, just doesn't apply here. A good driver can take that box of metal and bring it to life in a major way. As good and fast as a modern automatic? Unlikely, but it can be an infinitely more enjoyable experience for the right person. I've owned both manuals and automatics, I'm perfectly ok with an auto to get from point a to point b. If I'm buying a sports car for the fun of driving it, there's no way I'm buying one with an automatic. Given the choice, I'll take a V8, manual, rwd over anything else every day of the week.
I agree that manual transmissions just aren't my thing, at least not for daily driving. (as with most things, it's fun every once in a while.) My main objection was to your diagnosis of ADHD because of it.
But manual transmissions _are_ dumb boxes of metal, no two ways about it. That's not a value judgement, it's a statement of fact. There is no intelligence built into a manual transmission, hence they are dumb in the same way that rocks are dumb. Many people have done very impressive things with rocks, building cathedrals and pyramids and whatnot, but the rocks themselves are still dumb. The only value judgement I'm making is about drivers who think they can shift better than the car itself can. (read the comments on this very video and you'll see plenty of people saying they can shift better than any automatic.) Driving stick may be more entertaining for the driver, but that doesn't mean they're better at it. Even the best human shifting gears is like fingerpainting compared to what an automatic transmission can do, and F1 proves that. They didn't switch to sequential gearboxes because the engineers wanted to deprive the drivers of their fun, they switched to sequential gearboxes because the best drivers in the world couldn't keep up and were making dangerous mistakes while driving due to the _seemingly minor_ distraction of shifting the transmission manually.
Still continues to be one of the best channels on TH-cam!!!! With A-1 content!!!
So, on my dream car list:
2009-2014 Gallardo RWD 6MT
2010 DBS 6MT
2017 V12 Vantage S 7MT
2018-2019 GT3 6MT
2007-2010 430 6MT
LP640 6MT
Already own a 2014 R8 V10 6MT
SAVE THE MANUALS!!!
Save them? They're already dead.
In America. In europe we still drive mainly stick
Is the Audi your daily driver?
eric t no, but I did put 4K miles on it in 2 years. So, it gets driven. My daily drivers are a 99 M3, 95 M5 Touring, 15 SWITZER GTR and an 18 Escalade ESV.
General Zod not all the way. Thanks to Porsche and their 991.1 GT3.
Ed's got such a great working knowledge of how the exotic car works it astonishes me.
Thanks Ed for another informative and entertaining video
Well said there at the end Ed. Nothing like a proper manual gearbox for an exotic. From what we are hearing the Porsche GT3 is being ordered 50%-50% manual verses auto if that doesn't tell you that many car enthusiasts are longing for one nothing will
96% of all cars in the USA are automatics but in EUROPE 92% are manuals
Lino Vieira yet the USA is saving the manual now lol. Just look at bmw and how they can’t understand why Americans want Manuals over duel clutch.
@@kylew728 i dont know how can they save it if they dont know how to drive it
And being a european I find stick shifts just a poor man's transmission.
Then again when I was young there was a saying "only invalids and taxi mercedes benzes drive automatics" LOL
I didnt realize the numbers are that high in Europe but I understand UK having tons of diesel stick shifts cars as well as Germany i would have guessed about 70%
not in the sports, super or hypercars
Love all the knowledge Ed! Keep it up. Best channel on TH-cam hands down
The decline of manual Transmissions is a very unfortunate reality, I have a love for BMW's here in the UK and run my own garage specialising in them, an overwhelming majority of customer cars are automatic's, now I don't hate the autos, they have there purposes but I will not chose to own one, this leaves me in a bit of a predicament because as the brand moves through the times most higher models of interest no longer have manual options, my only option is to build what I want, the end result is unfortunately more expense on top of a particular models base price.
The same also applies with the growing popularity of the X-drive system, for me it's just a no, I like rear wheel drive, I've been S long term fan of the 5 series, in particular the M5, the new F90 M5 for me is a total let down, no more true rwd, no more DCT transmission which is still better then a full auto, both have been swapped for X-drive and a ZF 8 speed auto which for an auto is really good but it's no different really to what you get in a 530d X-drive model.
Maybe one day I'll move in BMW drivetrain conversions to build people the cars they can't buy...
My Si only hits 60 in about 6.3 seconds, but rowing through the gears makes it feel so much faster. I’m so happy I picked a manual as my first car and I never regret it!
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Every car should come with a manual gearbox option.
No. There's a lot of modern sportscars that will not work well as manuals.
@@AB-80X He said "as an option" not that it has to necessarily come with manual. And you sound like it won't work well as in it would be difficult to drive? It has and will be more challenging than using auto ofcourse. That challenge is the fun. Yes autos/DCT is faster and easier but that's not everyone's idea of fun.
I'm not saying Auto is bad but if manufacturers start taking away optional extras that we actually want, it's not good.
@@aaryeshg.6526 I've driven some pretty exotic stuff as well as raced in the Radical series + gt4, so it's not because I can't drive i say what I say.
The issue is that some cars are now so fast and steer so fast, that a manual would not be a good solution, not even as a challenge. Most professional racers would tell you the same. A car like the Ferrari Pista or 812 for example, would not be very fun as a manual, the TdF even less so. There are other cars that are great as manuals, such as the Porsche GT4 and GT3, but trust me, a GT2RS would be handicapped way too much as a manual. I like manuals very much, but I also have a pretty good idea when they won't work and just diminish the experience. I don't say this as a simple theory, I say this because I've actually driven these cars on track and road. These cars would be useless as manuals, that's just the nature of how things have evolved. All that being said, one of my favourite cars to drive to this day, is still the Porsche GT4, I actually prefer it over the GT3RS.
@@AB-80X I completely agree on that. Cars with over 600 hp, manual is not so fun or useful. And Porsche has been making manuals ever since the company was founded and have been the best at making it (they might even be the last to offer it before they kill it off for good, I know they're great, done a track session with a Cayman GT4).
But I guess it just has to be left in history for good. I always enjoyed the manual mode in most automatics (stick it into manual mode and use either the buttons on the steering or shift lever in old Mercs). Right now I have a Lancer GT with a cvt and paddle shift, and gives the same thrill revving the hell out of it in every gear and down shifting and throwing the car in corners. Have to admit it, atleast we still have gears to play with.
if there is a market then they will sell to that market. if the viper was available with the hellcat's automatic it wouldn't have died.
Seriously though, I think we all have to take a second to appreciate just how good Ed is at keeping people engaged and interested with his storytelling. He's the only one I made sure to binge watch out of the entire crew they have.
Ed is one of those people that if he were a judge giving you life in prison he could convince you it for the right reasons and you'll enjoy it.
I knew a manual gearbox was for me, and I now own an E46 M3 manual and love it. Thankfully, there are still plenty of those around! They do, however, command a premium over SMG automatic manuals. I will drive manuals for as long as I can!
Hey winwiki team we need to have Doug Demuro on sometime! I'm sure he has some killer stories.
And Hoovie
Yes. We will get them both down here at some point.
fuck doug dedumpass we just need Hoovie
fuck you
RandoCrypto Doug has his own channel plus he's boring we only want Ed's dank stories
I want an 08 997 gt2 manual+rear wheel drive+twin turbo flat six=perfection also they’re still available around 180-200
Yay 997 Turbo example! I absolutely adore mine. Asking prices went up by $10k since last year, offsets half the money I put into making it a beast :)
Love my 400hp 4spd auto Trailblazer SS, but nothing get my heart racing like Manual. Though I don’t believe in only driving manuals, I think every car enthusiast should know how to drive one.
couldnt agree more. i love driving a manual, and have that extra bit of connection with the car.
Dual clutch transmissions happened
"Instead of giving this model 40 more horsepower, I'd have given it one more clutch." - Jeremy Clarkson on the Aventador S
@Zero Cool I have a dsg, and shifts fine, sometimes when you let off and then quickly hit the throttle it'll be weird but, you shouldn't be hitting the gas, letting off and slamming back on it anyway.
Zero Cool The BMW Automated Sequential Gearbox was horrible in Daily use and the faults on this Gearbox are much more horrible in your wallet ;)
BMW gearboxs are amazing in my opinion... with that said, the BMW smg transmission was shit. Worst thing to touch the face of this earth.
jimmy john Yes if it was working you had a kick in your back on every shift and when it failed -> Bye bye huge amount auf money.
Wouldn't it be cool if we all had the ability to drive anything we wanted? How many people do you know in the hobby who are actually happy with their cars? No matter what you have, you always want more.
Class is now in session
It has been almost a decade since I had driven stick until recently when my wife got a Mini Cooper S with one, and it’s a blast! I had forgotten how busy the third pedal keeps you. On a car that’s primarily for fun it’s a no-brainer.
I daily drive a manual. 2006 Toyota Corolla S with a five speed. It’s not a lambo or Porsche but hey it’s reliable 160k miles. It’s fun for what it is.
Jackolope22 and don’t need to replace an expensive auto transmission
Ed has the best storytelling voice, of course on top of that the best stories
he keeps me interested
Having driven stick for over 30 years I do have to say that I enjoy an open road and a manual gearbox. That said, traffic, rain, snow, other drivers, traffic lights, stop signs, hills, and a few other things can ruin the experience. I'm still daily driving a 5 speed, and there will probably be a 3 pedal car registered to me when I die, but for commuting and traveling in bumper to bumper traffic and town, I prefer an automatic.
Awesome story
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That 1st LP640 paint scheme might be the sickest I've seen
I do love an ed vinwiki video
"A proper drive, in a proper car, with a proper gear box". Well said!!
Everything I used to buy was a stick. I love sticks. Still do! But I remember I bought a MK5 R32 that only came in a 6 speed DSG. I was torn but it was all I could get. After I put a tune on the TCU, it shifts so fast that it makes me giggle. I gave my R32 to my fiancé and now I own a b8.5 S4 and I could’ve got a 6 speed manual but I opted for the 7 speed DSG. I love that I can put it in auto in traffic but when I’m on a back road I can put it in manual and get that instant shift, I don’t miss the stick too much. I’m probably getting older so what do I know lol. Call me soft
I feel it man nothing like getting that perfect heel two left hand turn to 2 and blasting off no sequential trans will ever give me that feeling the rumble in the shifter u feel the engine and transmission move all at once it's magic.
Has anyone ever did a rotary swap on a Pacer? No one has probably ever asked this question let alone attempted it.🤔
The reason I ask is because they originally planed that entire car around the rotary GM was developing back then. They would end up cutting the whole rotary development program they had going right before the car went into production. They had to jam a big heavy v6 in the car at the last minute destroying everything the car was supposed to be. It would be cool to see what that fish bowl was supposed to be like.
Nothing like a proper drive in a proper car with the proper gearbox well said
Really hope i can get a v12 vantage s manual before prices go nuts.
You can always find used AM's for next to nothing.
Totally right, and now, sadly, as global manufacturers are pushing the same cars around the world even here in the UK autos are stating to overtake manuals even in ordinary cars as its marketed as a perception of luxury, but I really feel people get lazy and drive far worse after a very short time in an auto, their bad manoeuvres creating the bad traffic they say they need an auto to cope with!
I recently wanted to buy a Jaguar XF Sportbrake as a work car but they only make the most basic and most expensive options with the good gearbox so wound up buying something else.
A manual box makes any car feel more fun, I have a 2001 Mini Cooper manual and had a 300bhp VW group DSG car, the Mini is a snail in comparison but Id rather take that out for a back road thrash anytime!
Been driving for over 20years and every single car I've owned has been manual, would never want anything other than a manual.
Hate how fullsize trucks arent stick anymore except the 1 tons. I dont need a big diesel as much as id like to own one. Someday itll be my only option even if im still buying used
I think the thing about a manual is the jolt of when ever you take a new gear. That pause then back on it in force is just so epic. The feel of an automatic is too smooth. Even if your going slower it feels more exciting .Of course I have always loved older cars like 1954-1970 those are the years I love.
2 years of daily driving a 95 Miata manual 🤬
@TheReal RedWolfofDeath why though
Doug DeMuro reviewed an original Miata not to long ago. He loved it.
@TheReal RedWolfofDeath what about a Manual 1994 Toyota celica
I had a '92 Miata back in '94. The car was a blast to drive, and it had the easiest shifting manual transmission I have ever driven. I auto crossed it, bracket raced it, and even put snow chains on it, so I could get to the mountains in the winter to go skiing. The only reason I sold it is because I took out three cars with a Ryder rental truck, which caused my car insurance payments to skyrocket higher than my car payment. At least I have the memories.
92 Miata here. For the money youre not going to find a better rwd, manual 2 seater that is HIGHLY upgradeable.
when i bought my vette a few asked me why i chose the manual when the auto is faster...my reason is feeling the car and being a part of the experience..its a skill that over time is dwindling
I want to hear this guy say MR. Anderson
lmao
While I certainly appreciate the engineering and flow down of the F1 R&D into the production lines of the exotic cars, I myself will always prefer rowing my own gears while driving. Sure, the new DCT gear boxes are quicker, I will always gives up a few tenths of a second in performance for the sheer joy of driving the same car with a gated manual. Call me old school but nothing puts a smile on my face while engaging a clutch while banging gears. That sheer enjoyment of actually “driving” a car will always supersede being 2/3 tenths quicker pulling the levers. 🤷♂️
Manuels are one of the reasons why I prefer the Lamborghini Murcielago over the Aventador.
That was a great explanation. I love the manual trans. Unfortunately only the Porsche (with the Cayman & 911) and Corvette still offer the manual transmission. Thank you.
TL;DR:
Buyers of old supercars are car enthusiasts, buyers of new supercars are clout enthusiasts.
Only ever owned manual cars but driven heaps of autos for work. Personally if it’s got a lot of power and I have to push all through town I prefer to just stick it in auto and let it sort it out for me. The feeling of a manual is great but I really don’t mind flicking the paddle to shift when I want to let lose. Great video as always ✌🏼
450k today or tomorrow! Congrats on the growth.
Thanks!
Try to apply that logic to an Murcielago LP640, most used car buyers are going for manual as the single clutch semitauto tends to fry clutches in traffic!
Last time I was this early Ed was renting his orange Lamborghini for the movie "let's be cops".
For them to just use in the credits!
seriously this guy has a voice I could listen to forever
There is also the US factor, in UK / Europe manuals are more prevalent.
Steven Feist same in Germany
@@jpb2541 Germany is Part of Europe
So German manufacturers dont even display or bother advertising non existant manal anymore, but all the german are specifically ordering manuals? How does that work?
@@ZbladeVX they do. I just Checked the VW Website...
@@pascccccaaaalllljear not if you want an rs. Or m car. Amg. I didnt have a manual option when i ordered my c63 at all
Good video, this is the 2nd video I've watched of your channel, and it's impressive so far. I just want to say that flappy paddle shifters are great for highways during off hours, and I'm sure there great for track days. But they used to suck in traffic, like they didn't know what to do when the throttle isn't wide open. I don't know if they addressed this issue or if they care to as they're made for the open road, that's my only issue with them. They did shift way quicker than any human ever could with a stick, but not all race tech is good for the road.
I bet Ed smells really good
What kind of comment is this lmao
Hell yeah
I liked it just because it's such a weird fucking thing to say.
Italian Leather and Gucci Cologne
Great random comment 🤣