[quote=Brent]
Originally Posted by DesertFox
The predominance of automatic transmissions here (read that only 10% of all cars sold here have manual trannys) have led to an interesting development. Many car today that are equivalent to the stripped down models of yesteryear are not offered with a manual transmission or are not bought with one. However, many higher end cars are offered with a manual and are bought with such. Maybe we are reversing our preferences and one day a manual will be considered the upscale transmission.
Brent, I would say we have arrived as some upscale vehicles add an upcharge for manual trans.
Given this discussion, and the hundreds like it that have preceeded, one has to ask this question. If manuals aren't the best way to drive a sports car or even a sporty sedan, then why has so much time and money been spent trying to make an automatic perform like a manual?
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