Andrew - wow, epic P&G trip!
I've largely given up P&G for longer trips, though I'll do it on shorter ones (and portions of longer ones).
Partly because I find it tedious, partly because it's
got to be harder on the mechanicals. EG: 5000 clutch applications vs. a couple dozen! Even if they're expertly done (I'm sure yours are/were), that clutch, internals & linkages have to have more wear on it.
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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R
A manual with properly planned gear ratios and an intelligent driver is always better, IMHO.
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Goes without saying!
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If someone's drive is 95% highway, both AT and MT are in top gear 95% of the time, so what's the point in paying $1000 more for the AT?
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Answer would depend on the fuel consumption difference and the amount of driving. Easy formula. No cookie cutter answer. Anyone seriously weighing the options has gotta do the math.