Which car do you prefer more: automatic or manual?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I can drive both but automatic is far easier and mine has a semi auto option for those times when you want to stir up the box.

Automatics have come on a very long way in the last 30 or 40 years, they used to be awful but that is absolutely not the case now.

It all depends what sort of driving you are doing, there are certainly times when a manual is better as it gives you full control but if all you are doing is commuting there is no benefit other than cost.

Ian69 · Accepted Answer

Mine is a DSG gearbox so it’s both automatic and manual, with sports mode. When you’re in drive (D) you knock the gearshift to the left and you’re in manual mode. It will change by itself if you don’t do it, but it won’t change up. You just notch it forward and release for each gear.

susie22 · Accepted Answer

Manual all day every day!! I love the feeling of driving a great sports car with a manual transmission, the control it gives you and the skill required to do it well. I've never had an automatic transmission car, and hopefully I never will, but drivers today are getting too lazy and most don't even know how to drive a manual. Good anti-theft device I'm thinking, lol?

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

It's still fun to drive a manual shifter.  However, I prefer automatics with paddle shift.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I prefer a manual car as I am able to feel the shift in gears and that is really satisfying for me.

The whole process of gear shifts is very much satisfying for me. Also, total control of your car is with you.

Unlike the automatic ones. In which you need to think twice before overtaking someone.

humanearth · Answer

I love manuals aka stick shift My all time favorite is the 3 in the tree I own car vehicles that are like this 1974 Chevy C10 (just like the one in the video) 1974 Buick Special 1988 GMC School Bus

Fireguy17 · Answer

kind of depends, I have both.
For a daily commuter car an automatic would be nice.
All but the last 2 of my snowplow trucks were sticks, autos just didn't hold up back then, but the last 2 had autos and were just fine.
Drag racing an automatic, the newer ones shift faster than a manual.

But for just fun running around nothing beats a stick.

musicbrain5 · Answer

I drove a manual car for almost 15 years until last year when I was in an accident. I have an automatic now and I love it, but I also miss driving a manual, and I miss my old car.

Whatthefluff · Answer

Don't know how to drive stick. So automatic. If I knew how my answer might be different

sunflower00 · Answer

Automatic. Obviously drove manuals mostly since I live in the UK but automatic is just way easier and smooth (CVT)

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Manual 100% is far superior, I love the control it gives, especially when towing a trailer.

tfan1 · Answer

Automatic - it’s what I was raised up on. My dad had a stick shift 88 Ford ranger xlt long bed truck and he tried his best to teach me. Just couldn’t get it right, gears would grind or engine would turn off, and one time there was 5 cars behind us and I had to fire up the truck over and over 5 times. I looked both ways and dad said punch it! So I did - and I squalled tires getting out of there. Needless to say we were both shocked lol. My first and Last time driving a stick shift. 🙂

AmandaYVR · Answer

They both have their pluses.

At heart I'm a stick shift girl (with knuckle-less black leather gloves, like when I was 16 and just started driving.) But now I'm a city driver and I'll take the lazy way out with automatic.

Subarugirl · Answer

Depends on what I’m using the vehicle for. My first car was a standard transmission and it was fine, but for my commuting it makes more sense to drive an automatic since they are more fuel efficient.

exitseven · Answer

definitely manual. The problem is all the big SUVs and pickups do not come with it. I ordered two vehicles from the factory because I could not find a 4 speed on any of the lots. Now you can't even order it special.

TrueConfection · Answer

Manual, but they are harder to come by in the U. S.

AviatorTom · Answer

I prefer a manual transmission, more fun to drive, but my then-wife, women I've dated, and my current SO, don't know how to drive a manual, and since they sometimes drive my car, I've had automatic for the past several years.

coachTanthony · Answer

If it's a sports car got to have a manual... anything else Ill take an automatic

pepper1993 · Answer

Stick shift baby! I drive a Saab 9-3 that is a manual, but honestly there are times where I wish it was just an automatic haha...

integrale77 · Answer

I prefer manual there are less losses in a manual gearbox over an auto. I can see good situations when auto is good like when your doing a lot of cruising or in stop start traffic.

SnowedIn · Answer

Automatic. I could drive a manual if I absolutely had to, like getting someone to the hospital. People who can (and will) drive a manual have earned my deepest respect and admiration.

Bratsondanielle · Answer

I prefer the automatic because I know how to drive that kind

dustybiker · Answer

Some vehicles are better automatic as you need to focus on more than just driving. I prefer manual though.

JPresidente · Answer

I prefer a manual but sadly they are harder to find these days as most car manufacturers don't make many of them. I'm stuck with an automatic right now. With an manual you can control your speed much better but they're terrible in traffic.

ShellyB · Answer

If I am driving, automatic because that is the kind I know how to drive, if somebody else is driving (which I prefer anyway), I do not care.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I used to prefer manual. The last time that I owned one was about 15 years ago though. Now I prefer automatic.

ZackBan · Answer

Mine has both options.  I put it in automatic when I'm going through city traffic and I enjoy the manual control when driving down an open road

going-to-ibiza · Answer

Strongly depends on the vehicle:) Every comfort oriented car with automatic. Manuel transmission for older sportier cars because back then automatic transmission wasn’t too sporty…

OldSchool_Metalhead · Answer

Manual. The feel of controlling the gears is awesome. Automatic is too robotic.

JustiReno · Answer

In SUV automatic, in coupe stick automatic you can easily use your phone, stick is a lot of fun if you have a good car tho

mermaidcancermoon · Answer

Im lazy and I dont like fast cars. Ill stick with automatic

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Always drove manual, never expected to change OH only drives auto so we now have an auto. It is easier but I do still prefer manual

ThinkFitness23 · Answer

Auto…  Must be a good top end car though, cheaper auto’s are not all that!

curlyfirecracker · Answer

Both depending on make, model, year and reason and where driving.

SaoirseS · Answer

No preference. I can drive most anything with wheels, and a few things with tracks.

Paul09 · Answer

Manual forever! Well , untill all cars become electric. :(

Likes2drive · Answer

I prefer manual , more fun to drive but a nightmare in traffic , but I’ve been driving them since I was 16 unfortunately there aren’t that many manuals around anymore

HaveNoName · Answer

I love and prefer a manual 100 times. However, thE lack of availability supplemented by lower resale value stopped me from retaining manual after my first car in USA.

Backstage_ · Answer

Manual is way easier for me since I got used to these cars. You can simply manage the speed control in accordance with manual gears. I have learned driving through a manuar car.

Cedman · Answer

It depends on the vehicle, if something like an economy car or midsizedsedan automatic. Those manual are bottom of the barrel transmissions built to be cheap and terrible instead of fun. In a sports car manual.

TroyDT2 · Answer

I like manual, but traveling the Orange County parking lot... freeways, automatic is preferable.

Anonymous · Answer

I've never driven a manual, I'd probably be pretty bad at it

Shiningtempest · Answer

@brando10222 I prefer a car with an automatic transmission because it's less stressful.

Zolly99999 · Answer

For street driving fun a manual is the most fun... for racing automatics are more reliable. consistent and faster with today technology.  I own both.

peachylife23 · Answer

Automatic is much more relaxing but I enjoy driving a manual from time to time

andreasderjuengere · Answer

If I ever wanted a car again, it will be a manual sportscar: 1-2 3-4-5 and... RACING

Surely · Answer

Depending on the type of driving and what you are driving, that you do. Sticks are more fun. But automatic is better in traffic.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

I wish we had only manual transmissions here in the US as it would force people to put their damn phones down when driving.

Pohjolan · Answer

Manual. - Cheaper. - Easier to maintain. - Lighter. - Better off road or in bad weather.

Arunhello1986 · Answer

I love manual transmission but sometimes I was feel in traffic I think 🤔 automatic transmission is okay  compared to flue and pickup, manual transmission is good

AsaKyo · Answer

I've only drove an automatic, so I guess that

loveslongnails · Answer

Depends on the vehicle. Certain cars should only be manuals!

Andridaca · Answer

I'd prefer a manual. It just feels safer. Don't know if it is, but it feels.

genericname85 · Answer

i'm used to manual but i do enjoy driving automatic for a change.

Hardworkingguy · Answer

I've driven both and it depends on the car. Fi example I enjoy my classic beetle but I hate driving the manual ford fiesta

Twalli · Answer

My dad and sister drive manual. My mom drives automatic. I can drive either. Manual is fine as long as it's not long distances

lazermazer · Answer

I never drove auto, but i am sure it is much nicer than manual. It gets tiring in traffic, would prefer hydrogen or electric.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

I use manual cars. If you know manual then you know automatic but not vice versa which is why. And manual cars just feels satisfying.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Got my licence in a manusl car but drive no automatic, I'm never gonna change back

zagor · Answer

Well, automatic does make it easier to drive without spilling your beer...

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

Manual. It's very easy and fun.

AngryCarl · Answer

Manual. In Britain only the terminally lazy drive an automatic.

Guardian45 · Answer

MANUAL! EVERYDAY! And TWICE on Sunday! Its also SAFER than Automatic!

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Automatic. Manuel can be a distraction and to me is annoying while trying to drive.

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