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Old 01-28-2007, 06:51 PM
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Default are manual transmissions more reliable and cheaper than automatics?

generally, which one lasts longer?
and which one is cheaper to fix? (not the clutch, but the transmission itself)
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 06:55 PM
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Default RE: are manual transmissions more reliable and cheaper than automatics?

it depends on the driver in the stick..
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 06:57 PM
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i say it depends on the driver in both... how many ricers are out there with auto's that drive it like a manual and shift through the gears and neutral drop, ect ect
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 06:58 PM
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Default RE: are manual transmissions more reliable and cheaper than automatics?

well, how about a really good driver on the stick, and the auto also
which would last longer?
and cheaper to fix?
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 07:04 PM
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Default RE: are manual transmissions more reliable and cheaper than automatics?

you are asking a ritorical question. with an answer that cannot be given. both would last a friggin hell of a long time. if you are debating on getting an Manual or Auto then go Manual. much more fun to drive and you can control the power more
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 07:09 PM
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Default RE: are manual transmissions more reliable and cheaper than automatics?

that's true
but how about fixng the transmission when there's a problem?
which one would be cheaper?
i heard the automatics can be $1,000+
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 07:10 PM
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yup the manual one would be a bit cheeper it you had to replace it
 
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