Quote Originally Posted by Old Stoner
When I was younger, mauals were the shit, but as you get older, you get tired of shifting. Plus, evenly matched engine wise, an automatic can beat a manual 99 percent of the time.
Then why is it that virtualy *EVERY* form of motorsports use manual transmissions??

FWIW, I normally get 180,000 - 200,000 miles out of a clutch. (yes I keep vehicles that long). I normally keep a vehicle for about 300,000 miles before getting another one. I am on vehicle #5.
Mississippi Steve Reviewed by Mississippi Steve on . Automatic or manual? Simple poll. Do you drive an automatic or manual? I drive a manual and love it. I'm definitely sticking with manual with every car I get. It's just more fun to drive and you have a lot more control. Automatics are just too easy to drive. I catch myself looking for the clutch whenever I have to drive a friends car when they get too drunk to drive and I didn't take my car. Another quick question. Do you all think driving a manual makes you a better driver? Rating: 5