Manual Transmissions

November 15, 2020, 11:16 AM

Currently in the garage:
'67 Austin Healey 3000 - 4 speed MT + overdrive
'17 BMW 440xi - 6 speed MT
'19 Bullitt Mustang - 6 speed MT

'14 Ram 1500 - 8 speed auto
'20 BMW X3 M40i - 8 speed auto

Past: waaaay too many to mention - or remember

I've been driving manual trans cars for 55 years, and I don't think I've ever not had at least one in the garage.

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November 15, 2020, 11:19 AM

M1Garandy

2014 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 6 speed
2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X 6 speed
2008 Subaru Legacy GT 5 speed
2003 VW Jetta GLX 6 speed
1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 5 speed
1989 Jeep Cherokee Sport 5 speed

November 15, 2020, 11:23 AM

kho

In the past I have had several. '72 Toyota Celica was my first car. Since the MT cars included '77 Camaro, '98 M3, '07 911. Currently 2010 Wrangler Sport.

November 15, 2020, 11:31 AM

trebor44

Took my drivers test in an AT Studebaker, but drove a 3 speed on the column until I got my first Renault (was totaled by a drunk driver). Until arthritis forced me into an AT (clutch thing), ATs were strictly work related. They are nice in city traffic but I have to chuckle every time I wave my hand around for the stick on the floor!

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November 15, 2020, 11:37 AM

snwghst

I specifically ordered a MT in a 2017 Tacoma Pro. Waited almost 6 months for it to be delivered

I’ve since traded that vehicle. If a 4runner was available with a MT, I’d still be driving one

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November 15, 2020, 11:47 AM

tleddy

My race cars all had manual and I preferred manual in my street cars.

Sadly, a disk problem mostly paralyzed my left leg so I have to use automatic

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November 15, 2020, 11:49 AM

Lt CHEG

The last vehicle I owned with a manual was my 1997 F350 Powerstroke regular cab pickup. It was my plow truck and had the ZF5 5speed manual. It was a beast. If I was to buy a fun (summer) car again it would likely be a dual clutch. I think I would probably only a manual transmission in a pickup. I even tried a brand new Jeep Wrangler (Rubicon) with a manual about 5 years ago now and didn’t like it. I didn’t like the gear ratios at all. Honestly it’s looking less and less likely that I will ever buy a new vehicle with a manual transmission.

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November 15, 2020, 12:08 PM

bobtheelf

I got used to one and bought one because it was cheaper at the time. I bought another one because I got used to that driving style, and it's what I prefer.

November 15, 2020, 12:09 PM

sigfreund

2000 Subaru Outback.
Although an automatic would be nice under some circumstances, especially if I were still commuting in a metropolitan area, I much prefer a manual for the more direct control I believe it gives me in the mountains and the snow. I don't like cars that think they're smarter than I am.

November 15, 2020, 12:11 PM

Spiff_P239

I don’t currently drive a vehicle with a manual transmission but I do miss shifting gears myself. There’s definitely something satisfying about the process.

November 15, 2020, 12:14 PM

pedropcola

First car ever was an 89 Toyota Corolla 5 speed. Years later two Ford Focus with manual. Nothing since. I wouldn’t mind a third car with standard transmission again. I love std transmissions except in traffic, then I have to admit my lazy side prefers a good auto.

November 15, 2020, 12:24 PM

doublesharp

I've had many. Learned to drive first on a tractor at age 11 and then a 60s VW in farm fields a little later. Some of my good ones are 1968 Olds 442, 1970 Porsche 911T, A couple of Mustang GTs, 97 Jeep Sahara 2dr, 84 Corvette and I made my living driving straight trucks varying from 16' to 24' boxes, all mt.

Currently have no standard shifts but that could change quickly.