Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transmissions

Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by rgzn on Thursday November 17, 2016 @02:37AM (#12975234)

I think anyone who drives off-road in the mountains knows how much better sticks are then automatics. It's extremely frustrating to take automatic trucks on steep off road terrain.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by lb1lf on Thursday November 17, 2016 @03:28AM (#12975533)

-I beg to differ. My current 4x4 fun vehicle is an old Land Cruiser with an auto box. I do not miss manual shift at all. Low 2nd and off I go, for the most part.

No need to work my left foot like a drummer in a speed metal band.

Having some sort of terrain response system like just about any current 4x4 does makes it even simpler.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by gambiting on Thursday November 17, 2016 @03:18AM (#12975470)

Actually, it seems that the recent trend for off roading is embracing normal automatics, because you literally can't burn a hydrokinetic clutch. No matter what the terrain - you add some gas, and you move. I think anyone who has driven a modern LR Discovery off road will agree here.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by viraptor on Thursday November 17, 2016 @03:41AM (#12975584)

> how much better sticks are then automatics

How much better for what? You missed a qualifier there. For exact control over torque-vs-speed - Yes. For the comfort of driving - No.

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