Re: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)

From: Robert D. Smith (rsmith13@NYCAP.rr.com)
Date: Sun Feb 04 2001 - 20:27:43 EST


Just my $.02 on the Manual vs. Auto Tranny preference "flame war."
I learned to drive on a 61 Ferd wagon "3-on-the-tree" (Yeah, I'm old - 49 in
a couple of months), & I drive with a stick & wouldn't want it any other
way, I can drive your automatic, if I had to but you can't drive my stick.
You say you don't even want to learn how to drive a with a manual tranny. A
little narrow-minded IMHO.
If (hyptothetically speaking, of course...), you were in a critical
situation & the only vehicle on hand for getting someone required medical
attention had a stick, what would you do, pray for a "real driver" to
materialize, or just Mahtzoh the clutch & not be any better off?
I'm not saying your preference is right or wrong, but why not learn how a
clutch feels, just in case?
Again, just my $.02...

 Bob Smith
2K Dak SY CC Sport +
3.9l; V-6: 4X4

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