Top10: Reasons Real Men Drive Stick

[wullger]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

http://uk.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top...-stick_1p.html

the list in short:
7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time
1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

Who says you can't do more than one thing at a time while driving an auto? Just means you have your hands free to grab onto other things, if your significant other is in the car

[meanmike]

Originally Posted by wullger

Who says you can't do more than one thing at a time while driving an auto? Just means you have your hands free to grab onto other things, if your significant other is in the car

Or that mean's we have an extra hand to give him the finger with. While were passing him.

[duder4thgen]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

http://uk.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top...-stick_1p.html

6. You can't drift in an auto
5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic

Yes, you can.

Originally Posted by speedster

They are both fun. It's up to the driver to have a blast with whichever one they chose...

Win.
/thread

[zebra]

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Just because some of you are too lazy to include a clutch in your driving experience doesn't mean you should expect the same responses from people.

some people have physical limitations that prevent operating a clutch. does that automatically make them lazy? there are a myriad of other significant reasons to need an automatic that don't fall under the 'laziness' category.

Originally Posted by duder4thgen

Win.
/thread

this thread should've been "/'d" as soon as somebody started taking it seriously

[MikesZ]

Originally Posted by zebra

some people have physical limitations that prevent operating a clutch. does that automatically make them lazy? there are a myriad of other significant reasons to need an automatic that don't fall under the 'laziness' category.



this thread should've been "/'d" as soon as somebody started taking it seriously

I have a health issue (lifelong) that now (in my latter 40's) makes my foot/leg hurt from depressing the clutch. I had to switch to automatics some years back. I still enjoy driving.

[patriotpa]

The fastest drag cars have automatics.
The 2010 Camaro has an automatic.
Welcome to the 21st Century.

/Close thread

[MikesZ]

Originally Posted by MikesZ

I have a health issue (lifelong) that now (in my latter 40's) makes my foot/leg hurt from depressing the clutch. I had to switch to automatics some years back. I still enjoy driving.

Oh, and I have two college degrees, am a manager, and work 12+ hour days...don't think I'm lazy.

[lil_chef]

cause one just doesnt describe the fail in this thread

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

people are too serious these days.

I drive an A4, and I'm not offended. I can drive stick- since I was 12, but got the A4 so milady could drive it too. All comes down to what suits you/your situation best. I will say this though: my 5th gen will undoubtedly be (thunderclap) the mighty 6 speed! MUhahahahahaaaaaa

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by Oldrocker

What kid of guarantee are you offering? I much prefer driving my automatic over my manual car. I'm past the age of trying to impress someone and just like to go out and cruise. And your right the manual vs. automatic thing is stupid, but the stupidest comments always come from the "manual" crowd. I mean just look above a few post. Someone saying they wouldn't disgrace their camaro with an automatic... how stupid a comment is that?

Lookie here, I have a car with a manual transmission
Do I get to join your "manly" club? Hey it also doesn't have power steering. Does that make me extra manly?
Really the whole "I'm superior if I drive a manual" thing has really gotten old and could use a rest. I have a sense of humor but don't think it's too funny to single out about half of the members of this board because THEY didn't buy what you like.

You sure have strong opinions, don't you?

[jcamaro]

Originally Posted by mlee

Autos are the future of racing... manual is OLD technology...

You mean clutchless. Almost an automatic but still under the drivers control!

[09'Z28]

Originally Posted by patriotpa

The fastest drag cars have automatics.
The 2010 Camaro has an automatic.
Welcome to the 21st Century.

/Close thread

what about road race cars though?
the camaro has had an auto since '67?
you should tell NASCAR that

[Oldrocker]

Originally Posted by Revo1

You sure have strong opinions, don't you?

Maybe, but really it's my hatred for stupidity that has made me post my opinions on the subject.

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by Oldrocker

Maybe, but really it's my hatred for stupidity that has made me post my opinions on the subject.

Hate, THAT'S the word I was lookin for! If you are unable to say anything nice... x72