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Manual vs Automatic
I did a quick search and couldn't find any really detailed information.
I have a basic level of understanding of the two types of transmissions:
Manual: You shift gears yourself at desired RPM levels using the clutch and the shifter(not sure of the name)
Automatic: Everything is done for you, however it seems to take forever to change gears or tries to change back into a lower gear at an indecisive RPM level.
So, I'm hoping for *my* first car, have been driving my mom's 1993 Buick Regal (Gran Sport, 4 door sedan. FWD automatic)
I was looking at DSMs, preferably a 2g turbo like a '95-'99 Eclipse GSX. I decided AWD would benefit me more than FWD would but still have questions about the two types of transmissions.
I heard that manual is better hands down, and I totally believe it but can anyone tell me why? And if this is true why did Ford(I think) make the power slide transmission (2 speed auto)
If there's already a thread about it please link me. I tried searching but I couldn't find any solid information  |
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06-12-2004, 03:03 PM
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06-12-2004, 03:43 PM
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06-12-2004, 07:41 PM
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06-12-2004, 08:22 PM
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06-12-2004, 10:17 PM
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domestics have that thing... its called torque.
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06-12-2004, 10:59 PM
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