Just out of interest - having a spare 2 mins while the machines chatter to one another - what is the difference between 'retired' and ' glad it's gone'?

 

I've never owned auto-equipped car, but am on my 2nd auto-equipped truck. It all depends on the vehicle, it's powerband, and the shifter's precision/throw to me. Manuals are great in enthusiast cars, but no big deal in relatively boring vehicles. I also don't think an auto is too bad in something like a C5, which has so much torque that it really doesn't hurt acceleration much.

 

the only reason i could stand driving the minivan my parents stuck me with as a teen was b/c it was a manual tranny

 

You guys had a minivan with a manual? We still have a minivan with a manual. An '89 Caravan 2.5 Turbo 5 sp. What was yours?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
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You guys had a minivan with a manual?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by josh3io
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'89 ford aerostar with tow package.

 

Well for me with my '01 accord, I prefer the auto. being that I'm allways on the phone, writing stuff down, basically comatose while working I would hate to worry about shifting as well. HOWEVER, when I get back in to the S2K I remember why I love driving so much. I think there is room for both. Car dependant ofcourse.

 

"On the phone, writing, working AND comatose while driving"???????? I'm deeply ashamed!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ltweintz
[B]I bought a 2000 Accord Coupe and once you step up to a V6 they don't offer a manual tranmission anymore.

 

No - they're for little rich girls & boys who can't drive! BTW, my wife's, daughter's, and two son's cars all have manual transmissions.