muikabochi 208 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I just heard someone today say that 80% of cars here in Japan are automatic. That sounds a lot!! I've almost always driven manual and really enjoy the whole changing gears thing. What are you driving in Japan? . Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Definiely manual. Big part of the driving experience for me. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have an auto here in Japan. There is to much traffic were I live. I love driving a manual but not here. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 enjoy manual, but drive an auto here. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Automatic at the moment. Before I was driving a really old manual Toyota and loved it but we had to crush it! Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I drive in Hong Kong, unfortunatly most cars sold here are automatic. Manual cars are only in the sports section. My Hyundai was manual, but my news Smart ForFour is automatic (was the only choice). Feels like far less power (for a small 109PS car). I would like to testdrive a new VW with the double-clutch automatic though. It's an automatic with 7 gears and you don't notice any gearshift anymore. They call it DSG: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I used to hate the thought of an automatic but now I have one I love it and would never go back to manual. I really dont see the point in having the hassle of changing gears, its just unnecessary manual labour. You can override the gears on an automatic in the rare occasions you need to. Its great having hands free to change CDs, play with the navi, smack the kids etc Link to post Share on other sites
ex-lurker 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Manual. Auto sucks. It's for non-drivers. Link to post Share on other sites
mofofunc 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Manuals are definitely a better drive. I drive an Auto for work, have to do a lot of driving, and it certainly is easier. I find i override the gears all the time. Mainly to keep the thing from speeding down a hill when i don't want it too. Thats half the reason i hate auto's. Anyway, keeping it in a lower gear wouldn't be my first choice if i had to pay the petrol bill. Manual's all the way, much more enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Anyone know off hand if the Toyota Fielder comes in manual? Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I tried automatic once and thought it was awful. Gears are great. Lets gear. I can believe that 80% number for automatics. When I was looking for a (2nd hand) car, I had trouble finding what I wanted that wasn't auto. Stuck it out though and eventually got what I want Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Not driving in Japan, I'm back home already, but I am a control freak and prefer to determine the gear ratio in use for myself. No machine can do as good a job as a human, appropriately trained. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 If the car is at all sporty it has to be manual, if it is some kind of boring slush bucket then auto. And to be honest a slush bucket is usually easier to drive in heavy traffic. I'm driving an auto in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Automatic in Japan but always rent a manual when I go home. Hill starts are a bit scary in automatics. Link to post Share on other sites
spacefrog 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hate automatic`s with a passion. Always drive a manual and it`s far safer than an automatic.Aside from having more control in manual it makes you concentrate on what you are doing rather than switching off while driving an auto. Link to post Share on other sites
base40 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Safer. More fun. Manual is what driving is about. Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Manual = driving Auto = steering Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm a biker, so manual for me! Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i drive manual but don't really have a beef with autos. why not make the driving experience easier? if you love manuals because it is "real driving" - does having power steernig and all sorts of mod cons in the car detract from the authentic driving experience? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Quote: if you love manuals because it is "real driving" - does having power steernig and all sorts of mod cons in the car detract from the authentic driving experience? No. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i still don't get it. everyone on this site sounds must be a hoon. you're all a bunch of dangerous yahoos Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Quote: sounds must be a hoon What language is that? Translation anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Wikipedia has an article on "hoon" - The term "Hoon" was first used in Australia at the turn of the 20th century where it referred to a man living off immoral earnings (i.e. a pimp). The origin of its current usage is currently unknown but is widely believed to be a shortened form of "hooligan" . In more recent times it has been used to describe any young male or female who drives in a manner which is anti-social towards the standards of modern day society. Generally, a hoon is any person who drives any vehicle dangerously and/or fast. Did that help, 69? Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm not sure what manual/automatic has to do with driving vehicles dangerously and/or fast. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 It's far more fun to hoon in a manual! Link to post Share on other sites
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