getting fast cars in automatic....

[Ricky_Bobby]

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Manual transmission on cars for public roads are for wankers.

You want performance? Get on a track in a real race car.

In every other case, get an automatic.

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What if I actually enjoy driving a manual and the better (in most cases) gas mileage that goes with it?

[Stagger_Lee]

A wanker with an excuse.

[Ricky_Bobby]

You're funny.

[Thremp]

I don't see why this is even something that needs to be considered with other people. OH NOES!!! Someone might think I'm not cool, because I don't have the correct gearbox in my car? I think that is far more nancy than any of the other myriad suggestions.

[RunDownHouse]

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Also, ubiquitous? I could easily see anyone going through life without ever needing to drive a stick without it being any inconvenience.

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Didn't daryn start a thread in OOT about going to Europe and asking if he or his three friends should learn to drive stick, or if they should pay extra for auto at every stop?

Again, you miss the point. Yes, you could go through your life without ever needing to know how to drive the majority of cars on the planet. But given how little time it takes to learn, it's a really cheap skill to pick up.

[edfurlong]

I'd probably die if I tried to drive a stick that I had to use with my left hand. It definitely wouldn't help if people didn't even drive on the right side of the road.

[DLizzle]

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But given how little time it takes to learn, it's a really cheap skill to pick up.

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I actually disagree

also, when you keep saying that everyone is 'missing the point', it makes you seem like a pretentious douche. I guess that's pretty standard for an internet message board. Though it is certainly a valid one, I understand 'the point' completely, and disagree with it, thanks.