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Brad Gosse · 11-02-2006, 11:28 AM

Okay so this is a funny story.

A few months ago I would have answered automatic.

I ordered a new BMW from my friends car wholsale business because I saved a ton on the price. I filled out the online quote form on BMW's website with all my options (sport package, sport wheels, bluetooth, navigation, all the toys. I completely overlooked the 6 speed manual transmission and assumed it was automatic.

I am a guy who learned on auto and NEVER drove a stick. I stalled every time I even tried to drive a friends stick shift in the parking lot.

So they deliver the car to my house and I look inside to see a 6 speed manual shift. I waited a long time for this customn ordered car and I would have felt like shit asking them to take it back even though I couldn't drive a stick, to be honest I was intimidated by it.

I thought: "What better car than a BMW to learn manual?"

Now (4 months later) I am a converted manual guy. From now on every car I have to drive will be a stick shift. This sounds silly but I feel like I am one with my car like never before.

Which do you prefer?

ElvisManson · 11-02-2006, 11:30 AM

I recently started loving the electronic shifting.

Fluid · 11-02-2006, 11:32 AM

manual...I don't feel in total control of an automatic really

Babaganoosh · 11-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Automatic all the way for me. I don't want to feel like one with my car. It's transportation to me, nothing more.

Vitasoy · 11-02-2006, 11:36 AM

Manual... my first car purchase was a manual, even though I never droven one. Took a while getting the hang out of it.. (especailly on step hills and being scared of rolling back) keep stalling heh.

StuartD · 11-02-2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Automatic all the way for me. I don't want to feel like one with my car. It's transportation to me, nothing more.

Yeah, exactly how I feel. I'm not drag racing or out to impress anyone. I want my car to just go when I want it go and that's it.

I have enough to do without having to be using extra arms and legs to do something that should just be done on it's own.

mike217 · 11-02-2006, 11:38 AM

Any Sports car should most definitely have a manual transmission. It takes away from the car if you get an automatic. Breaks my heart when I see an automatic porsche or ferrari.

Sosa · 11-02-2006, 11:39 AM

I haven't drove a stick around in a while but prefer automatics.

Project-Shadow · 11-02-2006, 11:40 AM

The majority of the cars over here are manual. I prefer manual although when i'm tired i'd kill for an automatic.. maybe its time to get one of those tiptronic gearboxs.

tehHinjew · 11-02-2006, 11:48 AM

manual i love it all the power IS at your hand literly
automatic is so boring i can fall asleep lol
and nothing beter then a new 335i Twin turbo 6 speed
droooooooling
btw within 2-3 days you will get used to it
also would you have a link to this car wholesaler?

martinsc · 11-02-2006, 11:52 AM

i love manual.

Lance69 · 11-02-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike217

Any Sports car should most definitely have a manual transmission. It takes away from the car if you get an automatic. Breaks my heart when I see an automatic porsche or ferrari.

Amen.
11th Commandmant : Thou shalt not drive and automatic Sports car or SUV lest ye become one with the burning lake of fire.
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Lance69 · 11-02-2006, 11:54 AM

double post

Brad Gosse · 11-02-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehHinjew

manual i love it all the power IS at your hand literly
automatic is so boring i can fall asleep lol
and nothing beter then a new 335i Twin turbo 6 speed
droooooooling
btw within 2-3 days you will get used to it
also would you have a link to this car wholesaler?

I know what you mean about falling asleep.

Here is the link to the wholesaler.

http://www.cars4u.com/

pawsregd · 11-02-2006, 12:01 PM

I'm a lazy driver so automatic for me. I hit a ton of traffic going to and from the office so I would hate to be constantly shifting gears in bumper to bumper hell

2477 · 11-02-2006, 12:17 PM

If it's a fun car, like a 330, I'd go w/ the standard. But if you learned how to drive standard, from scratch, on it....you probably shaved a few years off it's transmissions life

smack · 11-02-2006, 12:20 PM

manual. always. i won't even drive an auto anymore. they scare me, and always make me feel like i am hurtling out of control.

plus you can't beat the fun and precision of a manual for racing.

schneemann · 11-02-2006, 12:25 PM

BMW sticks are so easy, you really shouldn't reference them for their "experience" as a manual transmission.

Make your decision after using a manual Corvette in Seattle, LA, or DC during rush hour.

corvette · 11-02-2006, 12:32 PM

depends on the car, of course

if you have a grocery getter, you probably want automatic

if you have a performance sports car, you need a 6-speed

bdld · 11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

automatic, i dont want to do any extra work while driving.

ravo · 11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

Manual all the way. Both our daily drivers (F-150 & Mini Cooper S) are sticks.

bdld · 11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

its hard enough trying to eat or talk on the phone while driving

tehHinjew · 11-02-2006, 12:39 PM

nice thanks for the link

marko13 · 11-02-2006, 12:42 PM

i am more manual guy ... i like it more that way....

woj · 11-02-2006, 12:43 PM

manual is the way to go

JFK · 11-02-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I know what you mean about falling asleep.

Here is the link to the wholesaler.

http://www.cars4u.com/

Hmmm NO Jag's . I drive both manual and auto, depending on the wehicle as to what it needs.I have a J gate shifter in the XKR and I can put it in sport mode and go tru the gears if I want. Which I do from time to time, when I feel the need for speed

E$_manager · 11-02-2006, 01:36 PM

Automatic for me still. It is a mounty region here and it is difficult to change transmissions when you are in mountains.

The Captain · 11-02-2006, 01:39 PM

automatic for sure, I have a stick now and there is _NOTHING_ worse then sitting in traffic with a manual car, clutch in first gear clutch out over and over again and its all kinds of balls NEVER AGAIN will i be suckered into buying a stick

ImLost · 11-02-2006, 01:45 PM

i never drived stick, so auto

MaDalton · 11-02-2006, 01:55 PM

i got 2 cars (summer/winter) - one with stick and the other one with automatic. the automatic car i usually drive in manual shifting mode (porsche tiptronic). i don't really care much - just in traffic jams automatic cars are way more comfortable

baddog · 11-02-2006, 01:57 PM

5 speed auto here, but I like manuals better, just wasn't available

dm3 · 11-02-2006, 02:00 PM

i preffered automatic

Klen · 11-02-2006, 02:02 PM

Automatic is better for lazy people.

E$_manager · 11-02-2006, 02:06 PM

I think all women will prefer automatic. It is easier for them.

soukee · 11-02-2006, 02:10 PM

Manual for sure. Automatic is for my mother:-)

Jman · 11-02-2006, 02:55 PM

Be one with the beemer Brad, the force is strong in you ;-)

MandyBlake · 11-02-2006, 03:16 PM

i've never ridden a city bus and i can't drive a manual so my vote is for automatic.

schneemann · 11-02-2006, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Automatic is better for lazy people.

Or people who like quicker 1/4 mile times.

scotty2hotty1111 · 11-02-2006, 04:23 PM

manual ..

Violetta · 11-02-2006, 04:39 PM

manual all the way!

TSGlider · 11-02-2006, 05:10 PM

manual. more fun. though it totally makes a bluetooth headset a necessity where phone calls are concerned.

aico · 11-02-2006, 05:13 PM

If there was no traffic, then manual all the way, but since there is so much fucking traffic, automatic is my choice.

If I wanted a car, just to drive, out in country roads, it would have to be manual.

Z · 11-02-2006, 05:23 PM

It totally depends on the vehicle.

Sportscars and any truck you're going offroading in...stick all the way.

Typical getting around vehicle, especially in traffic...fuck the stick, it's all about the convenience of an automatic.

fallenmuffin · 11-02-2006, 05:24 PM

Auto.. don't know how to drive a manual

Spunky · 11-02-2006, 05:24 PM

Automatic..that way I can smoke and sip my beer without spilling it

s9ann0 · 11-02-2006, 05:29 PM

anyone with an automatic sportscar must have bought it just to pose!

tehHinjew · 11-02-2006, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schneemann

Or people who like quicker 1/4 mile times.

i would LOVE to prove you wrong

tehHinjew · 11-02-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanno

anyone with an automatic sportscar must have bought it just to pose!

what about SMG?

marketsmart · 11-02-2006, 08:00 PM

manual, be in control

woj · 11-02-2006, 08:00 PM

50..........

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Automatic	12	23.08%
Manual	38	73.08%
The Bus	2	3.85%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-2006, 11:28 AM	#1
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	Automatic or Manual? Okay so this is a funny story. A few months ago I would have answered automatic. I ordered a new BMW from my friends car wholsale business because I saved a ton on the price. I filled out the online quote form on BMW's website with all my options (sport package, sport wheels, bluetooth, navigation, all the toys. I completely overlooked the 6 speed manual transmission and assumed it was automatic. I am a guy who learned on auto and NEVER drove a stick. I stalled every time I even tried to drive a friends stick shift in the parking lot. So they deliver the car to my house and I look inside to see a 6 speed manual shift. I waited a long time for this customn ordered car and I would have felt like shit asking them to take it back even though I couldn't drive a stick, to be honest I was intimidated by it. I thought: "What better car than a BMW to learn manual?" Now (4 months later) I am a converted manual guy. From now on every car I have to drive will be a stick shift. This sounds silly but I feel like I am one with my car like never before. Which do you prefer? __________________ Free Clipart

11-02-2006, 11:35 AM	#4
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Automatic all the way for me. I don't want to feel like one with my car. It's transportation to me, nothing more. __________________ I like pie.

11-02-2006, 11:36 AM	#5
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Manual... my first car purchase was a manual, even though I never droven one. Took a while getting the hang out of it.. (especailly on step hills and being scared of rolling back) keep stalling heh. __________________ [email protected]

11-02-2006, 11:38 AM	#7
mike217 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 448	Any Sports car should most definitely have a manual transmission. It takes away from the car if you get an automatic. Breaks my heart when I see an automatic porsche or ferrari. __________________ ICQ me: 452467182 Check me out on adult who's who:See Who I Am At AdultWhosWho.com! Traffic Traffic and more Traffic

11-02-2006, 11:30 AM	#2
ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	I recently started loving the electronic shifting.

11-02-2006, 11:32 AM	#3
Fluid Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 380	manual...I don't feel in total control of an automatic really

11-02-2006, 11:39 AM	#8
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I haven't drove a stick around in a while but prefer automatics.

11-02-2006, 11:40 AM	#9
Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	The majority of the cars over here are manual. I prefer manual although when i'm tired i'd kill for an automatic.. maybe its time to get one of those tiptronic gearboxs.

11-02-2006, 11:48 AM	#10
tehHinjew Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MTL Posts: 5,755	manual i love it all the power IS at your hand literly automatic is so boring i can fall asleep lol and nothing beter then a new 335i Twin turbo 6 speed droooooooling btw within 2-3 days you will get used to it also would you have a link to this car wholesaler? __________________ Hot Porn Wanna trade? email me at wanker (@) wanknation dot com

11-02-2006, 11:52 AM	#11
martinsc Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 27,047	i love manual. __________________ Make Money

11-02-2006, 11:54 AM	#13
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11-02-2006, 12:01 PM	#15
pawsregd Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal eh Posts: 2,290	I'm a lazy driver so automatic for me. I hit a ton of traffic going to and from the office so I would hate to be constantly shifting gears in bumper to bumper hell

11-02-2006, 12:17 PM	#16
2477 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Right behind you Posts: 414	If it's a fun car, like a 330, I'd go w/ the standard. But if you learned how to drive standard, from scratch, on it....you probably shaved a few years off it's transmissions life __________________ Coooostanza.....icq# 195813751

11-02-2006, 12:20 PM	#17
smack Push Porn Like Weight. Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Inside .NET Posts: 10,652	manual. always. i won't even drive an auto anymore. they scare me, and always make me feel like i am hurtling out of control. plus you can't beat the fun and precision of a manual for racing. __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.

11-02-2006, 12:25 PM	#18
schneemann Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 749	BMW sticks are so easy, you really shouldn't reference them for their "experience" as a manual transmission. Make your decision after using a manual Corvette in Seattle, LA, or DC during rush hour. __________________ Deranged World

11-02-2006, 12:32 PM	#19
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11-02-2006, 12:37 PM	#20
bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	automatic, i dont want to do any extra work while driving.

11-02-2006, 12:37 PM	#21
ravo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Skype: ravo.fpctraffic Posts: 5,445	Manual all the way. Both our daily drivers (F-150 & Mini Cooper S) are sticks. __________________ AdultAdBroker - Buy and Sell Your Flat Rate Banners, Links, Tabs, Pops, Email Clicks and Members' Area Traffic - updated Sept 2025

11-02-2006, 12:39 PM	#23
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11-02-2006, 12:42 PM	#24
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11-02-2006, 12:43 PM	#25
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11-02-2006, 01:36 PM	#27
E$_manager Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pink adult dreams Posts: 13,557	Automatic for me still. It is a mounty region here and it is difficult to change transmissions when you are in mountains. __________________ Enjoy more sales with EnjoyBucks! Homemade: Asian : Ebony : GFs : Voyeur : Nudist : Public : 3D

11-02-2006, 01:39 PM	#28
The Captain Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,558	automatic for sure, I have a stick now and there is _NOTHING_ worse then sitting in traffic with a manual car, clutch in first gear clutch out over and over again and its all kinds of balls NEVER AGAIN will i be suckered into buying a stick __________________ ←Make Your Money Go \| Make Your Traffic Go→

11-02-2006, 01:45 PM	#29
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11-02-2006, 01:55 PM	#30
MaDalton I am Amazing Content! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 39,829	i got 2 cars (summer/winter) - one with stick and the other one with automatic. the automatic car i usually drive in manual shifting mode (porsche tiptronic). i don't really care much - just in traffic jams automatic cars are way more comfortable __________________ AmazingContent.com - providing only the best content and service since 2003 Monetize your content on Veegaz.com - one of Germanies largest VOD sites Got German traffic? We convert it into money for you! Skype: madalton02826 - Email: oltecconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

11-02-2006, 01:57 PM	#31
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	5 speed auto here, but I like manuals better, just wasn't available

11-02-2006, 02:00 PM	#32
dm3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	i preffered automatic

11-02-2006, 02:02 PM	#33
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11-02-2006, 02:10 PM	#35
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11-02-2006, 02:55 PM	#36
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11-02-2006, 03:16 PM	#37
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11-02-2006, 04:23 PM	#39
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11-02-2006, 04:39 PM	#40
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