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Originally Posted by sygazelle
So, looking at sales data would not adequately address my question.
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It actually does address the question of whether enthusiasts are buying vehicles with automatic transmissions. If they were not, then sales of vehicles equipped with manual transmissions would not be in such decline.
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The car enthusiasts on this thread, on the other hand, have given great responses as to why they feel the way they feel about manual vs auto.
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Indeed. Those feelings are certainly valid, and it's great that people still have a choice. We are probably in the last fifteen years or so of the manual transmission, so now is a good time to enjoy the last hurrah. Of course, legacy vehicles with manual transmissions will be around indefinitely so there will always be the opportunity to enjoy those.
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Thank you for sharing your view too.
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You're welcome. It was more of a quick check of the marketplace rather than my view. I drove vehicles with manual transmissions for years as well, so I understand the nostalgia.