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Old 02-02-06, 10:36   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Denzil
Automatics can't get you out of jams or certain situations in traffic where a manual transmission can. Downshift and you're ok! Oh and did I mention that manual transmission cars are more gas-conservative?
I think you are thinking of an underpowered car with an auto. That I agree would not be fun to drive.

Regardless of traffic conditions I can either drop it out of OD or punch the throttle and the tranny will downshift itself and I have all the power I need.

While I agree that most manufacturer's post higher epa ratings for their manual cars vs auto cars I seriously doubt that happens in the real world unless you drive the manual like Grandma.
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