Hello and greetings to dear members.
I am from Indonesia and fast becoming a huge fan of this site. Despite the language barrier (I need to learn Tagalog) I have found this gem of a site to be most informative compared to other websites I've researched. The reviews and opinions I gathered have helped me a great deal in making important choices.

I plan to purchase a new car in the coming months. The posts on this board were very valuable that I am now quite certain which model to get. However there are certain details which I am still ignorant.

I am not quite sure how to explain this better as my English is inadequate. With regards to manual transmission when the ignition fails due to temporary battery failure, one can force an engine start by manually pushing the car with the gearshift at first gear. How does one achieve this with Automatic Transmission?

Second, is it fairly a myth that a manual transmission have longer durability than an automatic?


Thank You in Advance.