Sorry dude, but the witless approach to drop in here to insult me, not knowing the background or context, to defend a fellow pensioner, is clear to see.
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Manual vs Automatic
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Sorry dude, but the witless approach to drop in here to insult me, not knowing the background or context, to defend a fellow pensioner, is clear to see.
FiestaST
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Neuk_
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Yeah, that is not quite what I meant but I see how it can be interpreted that way, in my opinion it takes more effort to drive something like my old Golf versus my much newer Touareg.
SauRoNZA
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For sure, lot more manual labour.
Also a lot more visceral experience.
60km/h in the Golf feels twice as fast as in the Touareg because of more noise, floppy suspension etc.
Geoff.D
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Isn't that what an automatic is supposed to be all about ?
I had no problem getting your message.
The body shop gave me a tazz while they fixed my bumper. I got out of the car to see if something was wrong. Nope, its just how it drove. old and manual does not mean involved.... and it REALLY depends what kind of modern auto it is. obviously an underpowered modern with a slushbox will suck royally.
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Thats mostly because a Golf feels like its going to kill you constantly whilst it cocks its back tyre around corners....
SauRoNZA
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Enter Toyota Tazz or Opel Corsa or Chev Spark in the space if you prefer.
But yes, Golfs are ****.
Neuk_
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I thought I was flying in the Golf and then I looked at the speedometer, much disappoint, zero wow
Geoff.D
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I hate you!
You enticed me into activating and accessing youtube, just because I could not resist to see what this was all about 
But, it sums it all up spot on!
Geoff.D
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Apologies to all those that are disciplined reasonable drivers of BMWs. But clearly, I am not the only one who has an issue.
Neuk_
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Isn't that what an automatic is supposed to be all about ?
I had no problem getting your message.
It is more than just the gearbox to take in to consideration
The brakes aren't as effective, there is no ABS, there is no tachometer, there is just about zero sound deadening, there is no aircon, etc, etc.
Geoff.D
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Reminds me of a story, but then I will antagonise the trolls.
Craig_
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Why not, go for it.
Maybe I'll start posting stories of pensioners with driving skills and their manuals. Oh wait, there's one with pics already - it's called the bad driving thread
Geoff.D
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have not told the story and the troll is already there waiting to pounce. It is OT but no matter.
I've pointed out the factual inconsistencies of your posts a number of times. You have refused to respond under the guise of ignore.
If I'm the troll here, you sir are the sire of the troll species.
Craig_
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Dude, if you don't like his posts just ignore it. All you're doing now is killing discussion.
Dude, he's the one taking pot shots from the sidelines
I'm not stopping him from posting. Besides, he can't see my posts, so what's the problem?
FiestaST
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Americans Bought More EVs Than Manual-Transmission Cars In 2019
Sigh. Sigh. I know it’s pointless banter to lament about the demise of the manual transmission in the United States, but I’m going to do it anyway because I’m told it’s healthy to let it all out. The fact is fewer and fewer people are buying new, stick-shift cars. This was clearer than ever last year.
To contextualize the data, Green Car Reports pulled numbers for both electric-car and manual-transmission car sales. Both amounted to less than two percent of the market, but even so, EVs pulled ahead by a slim margin.
EVs made up 1.6 percent of U.S. retail sales in 2019, while manuals were merely 1.1 percent. The outlet notes in 2018, manuals “still held a thin lead” of 1.6 percent versus 1.5, but fell back as we headed into Q3 of 2019. Total EV sales for 2019 amounted to about 270,000 cars.
jalopnik.com
Sigh. Sigh. I know it’s pointless banter to lament about the demise of the manual transmission in the United States, but I’m going to do it anyway because I’m told it’s healthy to let it all out. The fact is fewer and fewer people are buying new, stick-shift cars. This was clearer than ever last year.
To contextualize the data, Green Car Reports pulled numbers for both electric-car and manual-transmission car sales. Both amounted to less than two percent of the market, but even so, EVs pulled ahead by a slim margin.
EVs made up 1.6 percent of U.S. retail sales in 2019, while manuals were merely 1.1 percent. The outlet notes in 2018, manuals “still held a thin lead” of 1.6 percent versus 1.5, but fell back as we headed into Q3 of 2019. Total EV sales for 2019 amounted to about 270,000 cars.
Americans Bought More EVs Than Manual-Transmission Cars In 2019 - Jalopnik
Sigh. Sigh. I know it’s pointless banter to lament about the demise of the manual transmission in the United States, but I’m going to do it anyway because I’m told it’s healthy to let it all out. The fact is fewer and fewer people are buying new, stick-shift cars. This was clearer than ever last...
jalopnik.com