BacknForthAL
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Alabama
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 8:25:49 PM
manual
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chui
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Dallas
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 7:37:54 PM
auto.
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Ziggy1962
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 7:19:54 PM
Automatic.
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trueblondii
Rookie Author
Houston
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 7:03:19 PM
Automatic but would love a manual :)
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pkhdonovan
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Maine
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 6:15:02 PM
automatic
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OKRifle
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Oklahoma City
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 6:10:54 PM
Automatic...less work!
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codegas
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Rhode Island
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 6:03:55 PM
Automatic, but would prefer a manual transmission in wintertime..! I guess the gas mileage is overall better as well with the manual ...
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Bonanza
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Boston
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 5:49:17 PM
Automatic with manual override
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FourSixty
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Modesto
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 5:26:19 PM
4 speed w/ overdrive Automatic in a Ford F250 7.5L(gas).
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GCGAS
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Detroit
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 5:25:52 PM
I was an automatic, but that is in my chevy 3500 pick-up with a 454 in it, now with these gas prices I ride my honda when it's nice out and pulled my 911 carrera out of storage. The truck hasn't been moved in 7 weeks.
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2granny
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Michigan
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 4:32:09 PM
Automatic.
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SuperMoto
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Connecticut
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 4:27:29 PM
5-speed manual!
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zacksnanny
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New Brunswick
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 3:05:26 PM
Automatic.
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cheapieOH
Rookie Author
Dayton
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 2:29:58 PM
I have a manual transmission, 5 speed Fit and my gas mileage is awesome...thank goodness with the fluctuating gas prices!!
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paltahasan
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Atlanta
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 1:23:27 PM
but who cares?
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paltahasan
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Atlanta
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 1:22:26 PM
auto
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N9HVP
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Indiana
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 12:55:31 PM
Manual.
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mingaa57
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St. Louis
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 12:27:44 PM
I drive a 6 cyl Mitsu Eclipse GT manual. My wife drives a 4cyl Ford Focus wagon. Her job requires her to carry a lot of material (weight) + she has a roof rack and could watch her tire pressure better. She wins the bang for the buck award in the family - - my car takes premium BUT if I keep my foot out of it and coast hills etc I can easily match her mileage city or hwy!!
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DSmitty2011
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Illinois
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:46:30 AM
With the gas prices the way they are, my primary vehicle just changed to a motorcycle. I now get 65 mpg vs 22 on my chevy cobalt.
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kame2c
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Portland
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:41:20 AM
LOL, Rocksnobster, I want some of what you are having....such a glowing report!...lol
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Rocksnobster
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Albany
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:27:50 AM
Nuclear. I throw the spent fuel rods in my neighbors trash can. "Why Mrs Glowfer you are looking absolutely glowing lately."
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Ziggy1962
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:24:56 AM
Automatic. kame2c you also have a wonderful Memorial weekend.
[Edited by: Ziggy1962 at 5/28/2011 11:26:20 AM EST]
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pulpwood
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Mississippi
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:13:57 AM
turbo 350.
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Lengas
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Gary
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:07:34 AM
Automatic in both
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sguseman
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Akron
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 11:05:53 AM
automatic, which i like better, but, i was always told that manual shifts are easier on gas. true ?
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gpops11
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Phoenix
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 10:43:17 AM
automatic transmission on 2 vehicles
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AC-302
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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 10:25:13 AM
My last three vehicles were manuals - 2 were 5 speed, one was a three speed. The problem is that when I moved to a place that had heavy traffic, manuals weren't practical anymore. And then when I moved here to LaLa land, I had to get rid of my 5-speed daily driver. Traffic here is terrible, so I switched to a 4 speed automatic when I moved out here.
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MRP60
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Madison
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 10:25:05 AM
Automatic for home, a manual for work, although more del. trucks are coming as automatics nowadays. Probably because so many new hires have no idea how to drive a stick.
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Pspeed
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Baltimore
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 9:41:46 AM
67 dogs and cats hitched to the car and a whip. CRAAAK! Hyah! Meeouch!
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SammyAdams
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Tallahassee
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 9:07:53 AM
To CrackedLCD: You brought up a point that I had forgotten which is the maintenance cost. I rebuilt a Chrysler 727 for a one ton Dodge van a few years ago and the same year bought a Ford Aerostar which just had the transmission rebuilt. It cost $2,100 to rebuild the Ford transmission and only $550 for the Dodge which included the torque converter Those electronic transmissions are not cheap.
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realcows
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South Dakota
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 5:10:44 AM
Dodge 3500 5 sp manual 18 mpg; Sub 4x4 auto 17 mpg; Dodge 250 4x4 Cummins auto 21mpg; 03 Deville auto 24.6 mpg; 98 Chevy v6, 5 spd 20 mpg; 72 IHC truck 5 sp 4 -5 mpg
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greycamel
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Columbus
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 4:05:03 AM
I have an automatic, but I drive it like a manual, switching between 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (overdrive) depending on the conditions and speed limit. I hope I don't foul up the transmission doing so.
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CrackedLCD
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Alabama
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 2:48:37 AM
Sammy, when it comes right down to it, so few know anymore how to drive a stick, the audience for them is diminishing.
Nowadays with dual clutch autos and things like that the economy difference is negligible. The maintenance costs, on the other hand, are sky high. But people treat cars like plastic containers: completely disposable. Fewer care about the long term life of their cars because they're trading them in every 2-5 years. The new tranny cost is going to be someone else's problem. Still, the "new breed" of autos are getting more and more sporty, responsive and intuitive. The old "slushbox" style is on the way out. They're all horrid as far as I'm concerned.
Although I have left knee trouble, I still prefer the old manual. VW and Honda still make great, smooth shifters. Really, GM does too but they're hard to come by apparently.
One last thing is the rise in traffic. A manual is a pain in long term stop and go traffic, which is what most metro areas have these days. Plus with one hand on the shifter that's one less hand to Twitter or text or put on makeup or read the paper or eat a burger (although I've mastered that last part, lol.)
[Edited by: CrackedLCD at 5/28/2011 2:49:49 AM EST]
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pulpwood
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Mississippi
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Message Posted: May 28, 2011 1:30:25 AM
turbo-hydramatic 350.
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SammyAdams
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Tallahassee
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 9:47:31 PM
To gasmeup52: Your post brought back memories of the car on which I learned to drive. It was a Fiat with a 4 speed on the column. I have never seen anything like it (before or since) 4 on the tree.
To everyone else: Although most people polled say that they drive automatics, many desire driving a manual. Why is it that standard shifts are not as readily available? Is it that the auto makers are NOT listening?
My first automatic was a disaster to learn to drive. I kept trying to pull the shift lever into a different gear while depressing the brake pedal. I still get confused (not often) when switching from either auto to standard or vice versa. My vehicles have been about 40% stick and 60% auto.
SA
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kame2c
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Portland
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 9:20:57 PM
Hi Ziggy1962, hope you have a wonderful Memorial weekend...and to each of you here.
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kame2c
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Portland
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 9:20:12 PM
Toyotatrollop~
That was funny! Hope not while driving though....lol
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Ziggy1962
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 8:51:48 PM
Automatic.
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deadbrunette
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Maine
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 7:37:07 PM
I have automatic,5SPD manual, and 4 wheel drive.......
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Bonanza
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Boston
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 5:56:32 PM
Automatic with manual override
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saabAZ
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Phoenix
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 5:03:51 PM
Automatic, but would like to go back to manual....the way driving ought to be. Low cost of maintenance and fun drive.
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Toyotatrollop
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Baltimore
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 4:22:27 PM
Universal. It has a stick in it that you use to play fetch with the dog.
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tiado
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Alberta
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 4:07:18 PM
My old vehicle was a manual, but my new vehicle is only available in automatic, and I miss it.
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Jengerbread2010
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Michigan
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 3:32:57 PM
Automatic....Ford "EXPLODER"
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kame2c
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Portland
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 3:23:39 PM
Sorry, TheThorn.
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kame2c
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Portland
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 3:18:39 PM
Dear Thorn~
You do realize this is a discussion board, though thank you for writing to me.
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OKRifle
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Oklahoma City
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 3:17:52 PM
Automatic, with swirl-a-way gear!
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pkhdonovan
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Maine
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 2:41:09 PM
automatic
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AcuraTSX
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Ohio
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 1:52:26 PM
Have both. Prefer to drive six speed manual in my Accord Coupe.
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drpepperTX
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Texas
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 12:55:04 PM
I have both. My '89 Jeep Wrangler with manuel is a blast to drive though.
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sipn
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Virginia
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 12:20:23 PM
CVT
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chui
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Dallas
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Message Posted: May 27, 2011 12:08:37 PM
auto
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