30 sats \ 10 replies \ @kristapsk 29 May \ parent \ on: Old or New cars? alter_native
In Latvia you can't do exam in your car, need to use provided ones. But mostly people do that with manual, otherwise your driver's licence will not allow to legally drive manual transmission cars.
In the USA, many people use an automatic for the drivers test so it is easier to pass.
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Yes, because some 90% of cars in USA have automatic transmission. It's different in Europe, people mostly prefer manual transmission, especially for older cars.
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Older cars have manual transmissions.
Newer cars have auto transmissions for the most part.
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For most new car models you still have manual transmission option here when you buy new one. And a lot of people prefer that. I also like manual, somehow I feel more in control.
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I know a lot of people who say "with manual transmission I feel better and drive more effective my car"
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Modern automatic transmission is definitely more efficient.
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For sure, but that really takes the joy out of driving.
Getting a perfect shift feels so nice!
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With the newer cars, I dont know if it is really more efficient.
I do know that if you tow, it is better to have so you can stay in the correct power band.
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I should add that the same people say "auto transmission is better in sity traffic"
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I think in the US, we dont have that option anymore.
Most are auto transmissions with the option to manual shift, but with only two pedals.
A true manual transmission needs 3 pedals.
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