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Do you prefer driving a stick shift or automatic?

Drue-AFCL 2012/06/04 18:35:06
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  • Brosia 2012/06/30 01:00:53
    automatic
    Brosia
    I don't have the coordination for a stick shift.
  • Sebastianchocolatebeargiles 2012/06/09 19:41:27
    automatic
    Sebastianchocolatebeargiles
    but i can also see the appeal of a manual transmission.
  • Tina 2012/06/07 23:34:04
    automatic
    Tina
    but i've never drivin stick before so...
  • NoBama Man 2012/06/07 08:06:39
    stick
    NoBama Man
    It would be sacrilege if I bought THIS with an automatic...

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  • Brownielover504 2012/06/07 06:49:14
    automatic
    Brownielover504
    never drove stick before
  • Marcus Clark 2012/06/07 00:33:49 (edited)
    automatic
    Marcus Clark
    I prefer automatic most of the time. Sometimes, particularly with trucks (around the 13 ton capacity size) I prefer a manual.
  • Magnus ☮ RP ☮ 2012 ☮ 2012/06/06 21:21:21 (edited)
    stick
    Magnus ☮ RP ☮ 2012 ☮
    Or rather, Manual. Have to admit, an Automatic is nice in certain situations (for example, clutching on a steep incline from a stop is a real bitch of a thing to master without stalling out)... but overall, I prefer Manual. And, if I'm ever able to afford that Ninja 250R I've had my eye on for a long time now, I'll not be given a choice because they're all Manual. Hurray. =P

    My car is an Automatic... it was a gift, so didn't get a choice in the matter - but I'm not complaining, its served me very well. Toyota kicks some ass as far as the engine and running forever and ever is concerned! 216,000 miles and still in pristine operating condition, no major repairs. Neener, neener.
  • james.g.mcdonald.5 2012/06/06 20:42:34
    automatic
    james.g.mcdonald.5
    Pushing a clutch in and out in traffic for 2 hours can really do a number on your knee over time.
  • MJ 2012/06/06 20:30:28
    automatic
    MJ
    Either one
  • santa6642 2012/06/05 19:39:10
    stick
    santa6642
    The prefered way but sticks are rare to find.
  • Syl 2012/06/05 18:35:00
    stick
    Syl
    I think automatic is for old people, or other people with bad legs.
  • Spicy 2012/06/05 17:47:15
    stick
    Spicy
    easier
  • anna.stinson.39 2012/06/05 16:49:36
    stick
    anna.stinson.39
    In today's economy, driving a stick is easier on the gas mileage. I also enjoy having total control while driving in snow and ice. The car I have now has an automatic/manual transmission, I like it too, but near as much as a full functioning stick!
  • superangrymonkey 2012/06/05 16:12:40
    stick
    superangrymonkey
    Stick's the way to go.
  • Chris Tate 2012/06/05 15:33:50
    stick
    Chris Tate
    but it also depends on what kind of vehicle you're in american muscle stick all the way but if i have to drive my aunts Altima save me the time and get me an automatic
  • Red Pixy 2012/06/05 15:26:45
    automatic
    Red Pixy
    i prefer automatic
  • Country Gentleman 2012/06/05 15:08:29
    stick
    Country Gentleman
    Unless I am in San Francisco.
  • ronbo 2012/06/05 14:22:48
    automatic
    ronbo
    I hate having to mess around with a clutch.
  • Mr.Steve 2012/06/05 12:36:06
  • TheVynne 2012/06/05 12:24:49 (edited)
    automatic
    TheVynne
    I really appreciate the feel of a stick shift (there's just no way to NOT feel awesome when you're shifting gears, seriously); but I drive on the highway for hours at a time in various degrees of traffic and I multitask. It would get to be a burden after a while.
  • Sprout 2012/06/05 12:08:34
    stick
    Sprout
    all the way.
  • BritPunk 2012/06/05 09:52:22
    stick
    BritPunk
    I'm on two wheels atm, my lovely little Vespa twist and go. But I'm saving up for an MX5, got to be stick to really feel in control. My friend says he will even teach me to double declutch, racing style :-)
    BRGVespa

    Yep, that's British Racing Green, a custom colour !
  • John 2012/06/05 08:14:54
    stick
    John
    automatics are boring, use a lot more fuel. Only a truck what I had once had no servo on the clutch, and that was really a pain. The left leg got wobbely after 10 minutes in a stop and go.
  • Kari 2012/06/05 07:33:17
    automatic
    Kari
    I have no idea how to drive a stick. I've never tried, so I really don't have much of an option. Automatic just seems so much easier, and it's far smoother. I've ridden with people that were driving a stick before, and I didn't care for how it felt like we jerked a lot.
  • kaka702 2012/06/05 06:50:53
    automatic
    kaka702
    I'm on the freeway to much and get stuck in traffic a lot. It would be way to annoying to be driving a stick.
  • wicked soda boy 2012/06/05 05:56:17
    stick
    wicked soda boy
    Both!
  • jake 2012/06/05 05:55:53
    stick
    jake
    100% STICK. All my cars have been stick.
  • Beat Magnum True Hero 2012/06/05 04:55:39
    stick
    Beat Magnum True Hero
    Unless I'm towing with my truck, but the GMC is 8,000 miles away. I prefer stick every time.
  • Somkey the Hores 2012/06/05 04:38:08
    stick
    Somkey the Hores
  • Kerri Mackenzie 2012/06/05 03:56:50
    stick
    Kerri Mackenzie
    +1
    Much more fun!
  • Mrs. Kathy Arch 2012/06/05 03:33:12
    automatic
    Mrs. Kathy Arch
    I'm not talented enough to drive a stick in heels.
  • Elizabeth 2012/06/05 03:20:13
    automatic
    Elizabeth
    Yup.
  • Jeff Smith 2012/06/05 03:06:16
    stick
    Jeff Smith
    6 Speed
  • beach bum 2012/06/05 02:59:25
    stick
    beach bum
  • ☆ QueenAline 2012/06/05 02:25:48
    stick
    ☆ QueenAline
    i like to drive both....
  • exhon2009 2012/06/05 02:01:59
    stick
    exhon2009
    Always have.
  • L1 2012/06/05 01:48:56
    automatic
    L1
    Never learned on a stick....
  • ..::localeye::.. 2012/06/05 01:48:30
    stick
    ..::localeye::..
    +2
    If you buy a sports car and its an automatic...you are a very sad person.
  • BritPunk ..::loc... 2012/06/05 09:45:37
    BritPunk
    Yep, automatic on a sports car is a total contradiction!
  • Freeranger 2012/06/05 00:07:51
    automatic
    Freeranger
    +1
    Automatic. However if I had a '58 corvette or a '67 Chevell.....then heck ya I'd want a stick.

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