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For starters sticks are more fun. Originally I never wanted to learn and had a hard time doing so. I figured it was too much work to worrying about shifting all the time. Once I learned though and bought my 1990 Nissan 240SX I never went back to automatic. My 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is also a stick.
Just another reason to hate fucking SUVs.
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Since rapid acceleration and decceleration are going to me useful in rush hour trafic, then manual gears are going to be "better" than automatic, surely?
quote:Originally posted by Fleet-Admiral Michael T. Colorge: Toyota is Japanese... I should know since I bought a 2004 and 2005 Corolla S within a 5 month timespan. My dad didn't want to drive his 2004 Toyota Sienna anymore since it's a V6 so I gave him my 2004 Corolla S... and bought the 2005 version.
What's so bad about a V6? And are you the richest man in the world, or what?
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Yeah, I've driven in LA rush hour traffic. Thankfully San Diego isn't nearly as bad. Sure driving a stick in stop-and-go traffic sucks, you're lucky to make it past second gear. If I were to have a high class luxury car I'd probably go with automatic. As it is, manuals are cheaper and get better milage.
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I've heard that automatics actually get equivalent mileage by now. But then, I know little of cars.
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I felt really twitchy in rush hour LA traffic driving an auto, felt like I didn't have the control a manual would give me. Got used to it though.
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First off, Corollas are not that expensive as oppose to what I'm waiting for: the 2005 Acura TSX. Second, my financials are my own business.
I tried to drive my friend's Subaru WRX stickshift before... in LA traffic on a Friday. It wasn't the best experience but I tried it again. I could get used to it if I really wanted to get a stickshift but it all came down to my preference.
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I left my car at a friend's house for a couple weeks since I wouldn't be able to drive it. (Long story). I get back only to find a long scratch going across the passenger side front and back doors. I have no idea how much something like this is going to cost. Worst case scenario they have to replace the doors.
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