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Originally Posted by sygazelle
I've read on car forums that real enthusiasts will choose a manual transmission over an automatic. Here's my question: Will this continue to be the case for years to come or are car enthusiasts beginning to embrace the much improved auto transmissions now available on cars?
Having driven manual for 20+ years before I made the switch, I totally get why there are diehard manual fans. Manual is more engaging and fun in most situations.
However, as time has gone by, automatics have actually gotten really good and my personal attitude about auto has changed.
For years after I switched to auto, I had a dream of buying a weekend car with a manual. With other priorities in the way, I never actually bought that weekend car. As I delayed that dream, my desire diminished to the point where I just don't care about manual transmissions anymore.
I'm just wondering if I'm the only one who's life-long passion for the third pedal is diminishing.
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I don't think that you're not a 'real enthusiast' if you choose to drive an auto. I prefer manual for my sports cars. I just like the engagement.
As far as 'Will they adopt'? I think the answer is yes and no. At some point the manual will die and we'll be forced to. Until then, however, I will always buy the manual option.
It's never been about performance for me. It's always been about the driving experience.