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  1. Join Date
    Apr 2008
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    #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Bogeyman View Post
    Personally I'm biased toward manual transmissions myself, for the following reasons:

    - A car with a manual transmission is typically less expensive than an equivalent A/T variant.

    - A car equipped with a manual transmission weighs less (and is therefore relatively more fuel-efficient) than the same model equipped with A/T; a properly-operated manual transmission can offer between 5%-15% fuel economy over the automatic tranny, depending on driving conditions.

    - The driver has more direct control over the car in an M/T. For example, when attempting to pass a slower moving vehicle through a lane with opposite traffic, the driver can select a lower gear for more power at exactly the right moment when conditions are right to begin the maneuver. In contrast, automatic transmissions have a delayed reaction time, because the driver can only indicate intent by pressing the throttle.

    - Driving a manual requires more direct involvement from the driver, which helps to keep one's focus away from dangerous practices i.e. eating fast food or operating a mobile phone while driving.

    - You can always "push-start" a car with manual transmission.

    - Manual transmissions work regardless of the car's orientation angle with respect to gravity (on inclines for example). Automatic transmissions have a fluid reservoir at the bottom; if the car is tilted excessively when starting, the fluid pump can be starved, resulting to a failure in the hydraulics.

    - Manual transmission components can better withstand rugged use (and are cheaper to replace).

    The only advantages that an automatic transmission offers are comfort (repeatedly operating the clutch and shifter in stop-and-go traffic can be stressful to some drivers) and the driver's ability to multitask behind the wheel. But then, if you're the one driving, then you're responsible for focusing on nowhere else but the road.

    salamat boss! laking tulong ng ginawa mo, sanay naman ako sa manual, manual naman kasi gamit ko naisip ko lng kasi baka iba na pag mejo malaking sasakyan na imamaneho mo.

    *mazda
    boss nakakabyahe naman ang mga jeep dun pero sobrang tagtag at bugbog pate sa isang route ka dadaan kasi me matarik ang daan dun sa mabilis na way eh.
    Last edited by wattatoe; April 10th, 2008 at 03:27 PM. Reason: may dinagdag

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