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 hx87 on Thursday November 17, 2016 @11:24AM (#12978792)

> but harder to maintain

I'd have to dispute that--ATF change intervals are about the same as clutch change intervals (disregarding the "lifetime ATF" crap that manufacturers peddle) but cost far less, and otherwise automatic transmissions today last the lifetime of the car.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by jperras on Thursday November 17, 2016 @02:23PM (#12980561)

I think what he was getting at is:

if so inclined, you can repair or replace your own clutch (as a hobbyist or someone who is mechanically inclined), but doing the same to a hydraulic-based automatic transmission or a CVT is a tall order unless you are professionally trained.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by fnj on Thursday November 17, 2016 @02:35PM (#12980669)

ATF change - 30,000 miles. Clutch service - maybe 300,000 miles if your car body lasts that long before rusting to hell. That's if you know how to drive.

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Re:Fewer than 3% of cars sold in the U.S. have manual transm... by arprocter on Thursday November 17, 2016 @03:30PM (#12981194)

The service schedule for a VW DSG is fluid change every 40k and there's also a filter which needs replacing too.

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