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Old 01-05-2011, 01:23 PM   #120 (permalink)
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wow, sounds like I jumped into a heated discussion.....

To be quite honest, although automatics are generally reliable, I prefer the simple reliability of a manual. And if you know how to drive a stick properly, and don't live in a city, a clutch will last for ages. Once I get a stick shift car rolling, I rarely even need the clutch.

And an automatic does need regular maintenance too. Just ask your owners manual.
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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