View Poll Results: Manual vs Auto
Manual
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69.00%
Automatic
532
31.00%
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Manual vs Auto
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From: Boston, MA
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Civics are built around manuals. My friend had an automatic Civic. Good thing my girlfriend owned a manual one. I almost decided not to get a 'Vic based on the experience with the auto.
My past three vehicles have been manual transmissions. I can't see myself going back to automatic. What the heck do you do with your left foot and right hand?
My past three vehicles have been manual transmissions. I can't see myself going back to automatic. What the heck do you do with your left foot and right hand?
your left foot usually hangs out the window and your right hand is scratching your *** or picking your nose. that or your left foot stays still and your driving using both hands and not trying to act gangsta
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I'm more of a MANUAL guy myself. this 2002 civic Ex i got now is my very first car and it's manual. My brother tought me how to drive manual when i was in my teens. I'm 25 now. i've only had the car for a year now. i'd rather have a manual than auto. the tranny lasts longer from what i hear. and it costs less to fix when it breaks. I don't drive gangsta anyways. I CAN'T STAND THAT!. manual cars are more responsive but thats about it. I don't think that i'd EVER get sick of stick. stop and go traffic is fine with me. don't mind it. a manual is even more cooler when you put a V2 intake in there and hear it roar each gear!.
AUTO is good for eating while driving. or messing with your radio while driving. things like that. but you can do that when after you reach 5th OR 6th gear with a manual car. i don't reccomend eating while driving anyways. it messes up your car.
AUTO is good for eating while driving. or messing with your radio while driving. things like that. but you can do that when after you reach 5th OR 6th gear with a manual car. i don't reccomend eating while driving anyways. it messes up your car.
Last edited by Johnold; Jul 30, 2006 at 08:43 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
is it just me, or does anybody else feel a jerk from driving an auto when it upshifts? thats what happens to me wen i switch cars. yet i hardly feel anything when driving a manual 
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From: Boston, MA
Rep Power: 0 I find myself losing focus when driving friends/family cars with automatics. It's just not interactive enough to hold my attention. Just not as much fun. You can eat, drink, smoke and distract yourself just as easily on a manual-equipped car too.
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Rep Power: 285 I still love my manual....sure its slow with 17s and a system...but its still fun to drive. I got bored driving an auto, no feel for the car. Plus you can't do a good 2nd gear scratch when you feel the need 
(Did my 2nd and 3rd yesterday since I've had the car....over 2 years now, thats not too many, lol)
(Did my 2nd and 3rd yesterday since I've had the car....over 2 years now, thats not too many, lol) Registered!!
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Rep Power: 285 Its when the tires spin a little when you put it into 2nd because the revs are still high, and your dropping the clutch to get it into gear faster. So there for the tires try to catch up to the engine so they spin and make a lil chirp.
I wil fix vBPlaza today
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i luv my auto, and i will argue for it. Yeah manuals are fun but in the long run i think that an auto is better for me. For me! not for everyone else but yeah imo i love em. Middle of the road would be my fav tho, slapstick hehe.
I need TP for my bunghole
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From: OXNARD, CA. SoCal. "805", North of L.A.
Rep Power: 359 Manual here
Ups: I can drop to the needed gear when I want higher rpm's
Downs: bumper to bumper traffic sucka, and causes clutch foot pain.
Ups: I can drop to the needed gear when I want higher rpm's
Downs: bumper to bumper traffic sucka, and causes clutch foot pain.
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<= Manual for me...I love the feeling of having more control over the car, and it makes driving up and down windy mountain roads much more exciting.
Used to drive an automatic, I'd get really bored sitting in traffic with nothing to do but rest my foot on the brake. Now I've got an Manual 04' EX.
Used to drive an automatic, I'd get really bored sitting in traffic with nothing to do but rest my foot on the brake. Now I've got an Manual 04' EX.
People point and laugh when I drive by. Plus I like men.
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From: laurel, maryland
Rep Power: 0 autos suck i was so pissed i didnt get it on my first car cause my mom then second was a surprise which was auto and then i sold it and told my mom im buying a stick and its the vic. manual here. its so much more fun id get a stick on any car over an auto
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From: Hartland, Michigan
Rep Power: 247 auto.. which at first i regretted,
but when i think about it, my car is really heavy with 18's, huge box, amp, etc... im not really looking to race it anyway
the only downside i see is that you loose a bit of speed.. 1/4 mile times are about a second longer
but big deal, im a lazy ***.. and this makes my life easier... so i dunno
if i were to get a sporty car in the future, id probably go with a sequential manual if i had the opportunity
but when i think about it, my car is really heavy with 18's, huge box, amp, etc... im not really looking to race it anyway
the only downside i see is that you loose a bit of speed.. 1/4 mile times are about a second longer
but big deal, im a lazy ***.. and this makes my life easier... so i dunno
if i were to get a sporty car in the future, id probably go with a sequential manual if i had the opportunity
thats not necessarily true. my friend and i went to milan dragway in michigan and did time trials. hes got a 02 5 speed manny w/ intake and exhaust , mine is 02 bont stock auto and he beat me by .2 of a second. ( 17.2 to 17.4)
