Journal #5773

Posted 15 years ago2009-05-02 18:57:42 UTC
My Mom totaled our car on the freeway a while back, so on top of having to take my driving test again in about a week, I now have to do it with a manual in my Dad's car. Yeehaw.

19 Comments

Commented 15 years ago2009-05-02 21:04:02 UTC Comment #51824
When I drove my dad's manual transmission I nearly put it in a ditch going in reverse at about 30 mph.

Good luck.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-02 21:21:00 UTC Comment #51832
I know, shit like that happens all the time when I'm doing 60 on the freeway in reverse. Sometimes it gets so bad I have to drive in a forward gear.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-02 21:21:21 UTC Comment #51823
Manual is better when you get used to it, good luck. :D
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-02 22:06:16 UTC Comment #51833
Oh I know, and the car I just bought is manual. It just scares me to take the test with it.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 07:56:30 UTC Comment #51836
In the UK if you learn and pass your test in an automatic car you're not allowed to drive a manual, is it the same in the USA?

I prefer manual, because then YOU'RE driving the car, it isn't driving you. :P
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 08:32:29 UTC Comment #51831
Manual's so much better. Not to mention that automatic's a pain in the ass, if you're forced to go inch by inch in a row infront of a trafficlamp.

Clutch = More control = Win.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 08:36:05 UTC Comment #51840
Good Luck...
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 09:39:21 UTC Comment #51839
wtf, manual is the best ... gives you that "racing" feel :D
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 10:53:28 UTC Comment #51827
You're all idiots. Auto = easier to drive. Why would you want anything else?

There's no reason to have a manual unless you're doing some offroad or beach driving. Having driven both, I know that automatic is much better to drive.

Personally, I hate driving, so you revheads can continue dreaming about gearboxes and driveshafts and whatnot.

I'll take the train.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 12:40:43 UTC Comment #51837
MANUAL MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A MANLY MAN.

LOOK AT MY CHEST HAIR AS I CHANGE GEARS.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 15:47:23 UTC Comment #51841
I agree with pengy, auto: easier.

Easier is what i like, not unnecessary harder mode which is identical to auto mode.

No, i don't know what the fuck i'm talking about, don't quote me on this.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 17:13:00 UTC Comment #51834
Guys, I KNOW manual is better. This wasn't about me hating manuals, it's about me not wanting to make my driving test unnecessarily hard by using one.

Livewire: No it's not the same, God bless 'murica

Masta Killa: That doesn't even make sense, that's the exact situation where automatics are easier in. There's nothing painful about driving auto.

Penguinboy: As usual, a douche. This time, not even an educated one, but you're right that most people have no need for manual. Go take your train.

Yodalman: They're not identical in the least, although if you aren't driving fast and you don't know how they work internally you'd be hard pressed to find a difference.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-03 22:15:39 UTC Comment #51825
Yeah. Manuals get better gas mileage as well.
I've been driving an automatic for the 3 years i've been driving. I wish i had a manual.
My next car will be a standard.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-04 00:51:25 UTC Comment #51830
Same situation as Livey's here. You can't drive manual if you've passed with automatic. Also, Tetsu0's right. And to my limited knowledge, cars with automatics are usually more expensive?

Most of you pro-auto folks make it sound like changing gears manually is the hardest task one can ever get behind the wheel. Nonsense. Once you're used to it, it makes fairly little impact to your driving experience.

Not that I'm implying automatic isn't more comfortable for everyday driving, etc. It's just that the difference isn't that damn huge as some of you portray it.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-04 01:08:04 UTC Comment #51828
Dunno about anyone else, but I never implied such a thing. All I said is that auto is easier to drive, and you don't need a manual if all you're doing is driving around town. Driving scares the shit out of me in the first place, so anything that makes it easier is a good thing.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-04 09:05:51 UTC Comment #51826
LOL autos are only better, imo, when you're stuck on traffic you're only moving 15 ft at a time.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-04 18:56:50 UTC Comment #51842
Well srry, i just said i didn't know what i was talking about, i was just kidding around.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-05 16:48:07 UTC Comment #51835
tetsu0: some people get that a lot.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-06 13:30:04 UTC Comment #51829
Who cares if autos are easier.
-Manual gives you more control
-Manuals last far longer than autos
-Less maintenance
-Less weight
-Cheaper
-Better gas mileage
-More power to the wheels
-Less wear on brakes since you can downshift

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