Manual or Automatic? - Car Forum

glooper23 · 05-20-2009, 04:20 PM

My dad is buying me a car for graduation. I want manual transmission because I heard it saves on gas and is cheaper to repair, but my dad doesn't think manual saves that much gas. Am I silly for going with manual simply for the money saved on gas? Should I just go with automatic?

Custom · 05-21-2009, 09:00 AM

Well, the manual doesn't save fuel automatically; it depends on how you drive it. If you're going to pull high revs then your feual economy is going to suffer. Also, electronic automatic transmissions have come a long way and are better tuned for economy.

Having said that, the manual is way more fun to drive

full house · 05-22-2009, 01:31 AM

I guess your dad knows whats the best car for you. But personally I suggest automotic if you want to save fuel.

vg1945 · 05-22-2009, 06:26 AM

there are many things to consider when it comes to the tranmission. without any question the most fun is the manual tranmission and despite the previous posts, a manual tranmission does save gasoline. plus they are cheaper to repair and they last longer than automatic tranmissions. on any case, if you are just a newbie to driving then i suggest you go with an automatic till you have more driving experience. if you already have basic driving experience then go with the manual. it is not silly of you to want the manual, it is smart

cheapcars · 05-22-2009, 07:32 AM

If you dont have enough experience driving, get an automatic. Furthermore you will have your other hand free to make things to...!!

stump · 05-25-2009, 11:03 PM

Go with the manual as it will keep your one hand busy and probably save you from texting while driving.

hallie83 · 06-05-2009, 11:19 PM

man, i would definitely go with the manual. i used to drive automatic and i'd never go back after buying a manual. they're more fun, and i feel like i drive more safely as i give more attention to the road because i have to keep shifting. you can also, as some of the above posts mentioned, control how good your gas mileage is by how you drive and when you shift. you'll love it, go for it.

glooper23 · 06-06-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks for the replies. I found a very nice Volkswagen Passat that I had to buy. It's automatic, but it also has this manual feature that lets me set it into the gear I want.

nimblesimon · 06-09-2009, 10:56 PM

Unless you live in a dense urban area, I will always suggest a manual.

bigbadbear · 06-12-2009, 08:47 AM

Manual is more fun to drive.. autmatic are meh.. lol

05-20-2009, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Custom Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 541	Well, the manual doesn't save fuel automatically; it depends on how you drive it. If you're going to pull high revs then your feual economy is going to suffer. Also, electronic automatic transmissions have come a long way and are better tuned for economy. Having said that, the manual is way more fun to drive __________________ Custom Cars \| Modified Cars \| Modified Car Wallpapers Understanding the four stroke engine HW Transport and Tours

05-22-2009, 01:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-22-2009, 07:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
cheapcars Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 139	If you dont have enough experience driving, get an automatic. Furthermore you will have your other hand free to make things to...!! __________________ It isn't too hard to sell or find good affordable cars for sale by owner, dealers and USA auctions! Search for cheap cars for sale › cars under 1000 or cars under 5000. We only publish cheap cars classified ads. Last edited by cheapcars; 05-10-2010 at 07:39 AM..

05-25-2009, 11:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
stump Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Go with the manual as it will keep your one hand busy and probably save you from texting while driving. __________________ Corona Auto Repair

05-22-2009, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
vg1945 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: new mexico US Posts: 8	there are many things to consider when it comes to the tranmission. without any question the most fun is the manual tranmission and despite the previous posts, a manual tranmission does save gasoline. plus they are cheaper to repair and they last longer than automatic tranmissions. on any case, if you are just a newbie to driving then i suggest you go with an automatic till you have more driving experience. if you already have basic driving experience then go with the manual. it is not silly of you to want the manual, it is smart

06-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
hallie83 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	man, i would definitely go with the manual. i used to drive automatic and i'd never go back after buying a manual. they're more fun, and i feel like i drive more safely as i give more attention to the road because i have to keep shifting. you can also, as some of the above posts mentioned, control how good your gas mileage is by how you drive and when you shift. you'll love it, go for it.

06-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
glooper23 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for the replies. I found a very nice Volkswagen Passat that I had to buy. It's automatic, but it also has this manual feature that lets me set it into the gear I want.

06-09-2009, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
nimblesimon Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Unless you live in a dense urban area, I will always suggest a manual. __________________ nationalmotorsales

06-12-2009, 08:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigbadbear Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Manual is more fun to drive.. autmatic are meh.. lol

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