Why does a manual transmission scare Americans?

Im American and I drive manual. Most people are lazy as fuck though and don't want to learn.

american who only owns manual...

I guess most people driving is not for fun.. it's a chore.. simply a necessary means of transportation where the less effort required to the action the better. It doesn't appeal to me, but it makes sense.. if i had to spend hours per day in a car, i would want an auto too.

>>740978952
They don't. I fact, my car model was never even made with an automatic

>>740979714
This. I get around just fine in an automatic car. Hopping on the motor cycle makes it worth it.

I'm not even murrca, but, it's outdated, fuel inefficient, distracting, dangerous, illogical, cumbersome, lame, poser tier, overrated and only effective if you are a race car driver, which you're not.

>>740979714
>if i had to spend hours per day in a car, i would want an auto too.
When I was in school and still delivering pizzas, the only way to make it fun was to have a shitty little racerboi car with a manual transmission. It keeps your mind busy for a little while before the boredom sets in.

Because it's hard for them to shift and eat a hamburger at the same time.

File: 1501717917578.png (59KB, 686x686px) Image search: [Google]

59KB, 686x686px

>>740979714
this, i fucking hate manual transmission, is so annoying and unnecessary

>>740979714
This. I love driving that's why I manual. People who just want to get to B don't give a fuck so when all the teslas are running around auto-driving they'll not notice or care.

i fuycujing , thanks

>>740980026
Some of us actually enjoy driving though, and a manual adds to the involvement

>>740980026
>fuel inefficient
Shows how much you know. The only autos that are more fuel efficient than manuals (in general) are dual clutch automatics, which are basically just computer-controlled manual transmissions with a second clutch. Normal automatics use a viscous coupling that is highly inefficient at transferring power. Standard transmissions are "outdated" but they are simple, and efficient because of that.

File: fug.jpg (83KB, 680x580px) Image search: [Google]

83KB, 680x580px

>>740978952
It's exercise.

File: o-BURGER-KING-HANDS-FREE-WHOPPER-facebook.jpg (120KB, 1536x960px) Image search: [Google]

120KB, 1536x960px

>>740980139
What century are you in

Different perception of driving. Average American commute is usually 30m-1hr of traffic. Driving a manual in traffic is a nightmare. Terrain in America is rough and the torque converter on automatics make it easier to negotiate. The less torquey style of driving from not having to clutch is more comfortable, and especially better in snow and rain. Stalling and/or blowing a diff on a bum gear shift is a major fear because of American's aggressive driving and road-ragers. Plus, the "get them to work" mentality gets kids in cars at 15 and an automatic is easier to teach them on, if not the best way to learn how to drive.

Due to interbreeding with niggers their brains are too small to cope.

>>740980712
>be burger
>learn to Drive automatic
>think they can actually drive

Tesla is a good car, but the alignment suck cause its made by amercans, and they have terrible quality, just terrible. doors on teslas arent even hanging straight LOL and for that price they really should, but ye move the production to a better country :D

>>740978952
I drive a 04 mini cooper S with a 6 manual speed. One part of my drive puts me in a 2-3 mph uphill climb for about 1/2 a mile.
For most driving manuals are fun and involved, but for low speed uphill, they fucking blow. For a 2,500 lb vehicle that runs ~180 hp there is not enough mass in a clutch to make it pleasurable to do a very low speed hill climb.

>>740980437
BS. I love my manual for long drives but anything in the same weight and engine size range after 2010 gets better gas mileage. Computer controlled shifting has changed the game.

File: download (82).jpg (12KB, 300x168px) Image search: [Google]

12KB, 300x168px

>>740978952
It doesnt u stupid faggot.

I can drive anything with wheels and most things without.

Fucking come at me

>>740979714
Standards are fine. U get into the habbit. But pumping a fucking truck clutch in fucking bumper to bumper traffic in rush hour is for the fucking birds

>>740980026
Anon has never been stuck in a 4x4 i see...

It doesn't

>bait thread?

bait bread!

>>740980139
This is true. However its pretty fucking hard to work a du p bed or climb hills in a shitty allison tranny

>>740978952
traffic

they are still a lot more common than you would think though

File: 1494571754176-tv.jpg (33KB, 768x768px) Image search: [Google]

33KB, 768x768px

>>740978952
Two out of three of my cars are manual transmission.

>>740980171
I grew up loving my old granny geared wheelie poping 4 speed. Then others. Then i drove a truck for a bit.

Will never own a fucking standard again.

If you are that needy for a floor agifter just get an automatic floor shifter and a manual valve body and hit the gas

>>740978952
why would I want it to be harder to drive my car? the only reason I can see to have a standard in america is so niggers don't steal it

File: WP_20150509_004.jpg (883KB, 2592x1456px) Image search: [Google]

883KB, 2592x1456px

>>740978952
I'm in the US, I've never even owned an automatic and neither has my wife. I wish people were forced to have manual here, they wouldn't be such shit tier drivers.

File: 1501744867755.jpg (204KB, 700x1683px) Image search: [Google]

204KB, 700x1683px

>>740978952
It doesn't. I drive a truck with manual im a Murcian. I also use the metric system also as well as standard.

>>740982717
Sorry potato sentence structure. I am on cell driving and typing with my manual.

>>740979714
> it's a chore
Britfag here; pretty much this. My town is pretty much bumper to bumper traffic the entire time.
You spend your whole life going first, second, first, stop, move a bit, stop, move, second, OMFG THIRD, second, first, stop, move, stop. You spend your whole life with your god damn left foot on the clutch.

The only good thing about a manual is the ability to drop it down a gear and fucking roar past people (usually cyclists)

The traffic thing is bullshit. Back in the day when clutches were mechanical yeah your leg would get tired after a while but today everything is hydraulic and a granny with a bad knee can pump those things all day long.

One problem now it is a PITA to even find a normal car with a manual. I had to drive 3 hours to buy my used 2013 focus because I would only buy one with a manual trans and nobody had one. With a sports car of coarse it is more common but no so much with your average commuter type of car. Most aren't even available with a manual.

>>740980139
You just aren't dedicated enough

>>740980026
You should ask your husband why you're wrong

File: 1501795724687221618931.jpg (1MB, 2560x1440px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2560x1440px

>>740978952
>this thread again? Fine

>get on my level faggot.

File: shutthefuckup.gif (491KB, 500x222px) Image search: [Google]

491KB, 500x222px

>>740981017
they are literally driving you fucking simple minded fuck

>>740980712
>blowing a diff on a bum gear shift

What 3rd world cardboard car are driving?

>>740978952
Look at their president. Way to represent their laziness and stupidity.

>>740983294
Try driving a semi and tell me that clutch isnt a mutherfucker

>>740983294
Its not the weight its the repetitive motion.

>>740984095
We aren't talking about semis hear asshat. We are talking about regular cars/trucks..

>>740984095
See
>>740983613

File: inline-2-photo-455479-s-original.jpg (39KB, 673x186px) Image search: [Google]

39KB, 673x186px

>>740983613
come at me bro

I had to pay extra to get my car with a standard transmission and it wasn't worth it

>>740982703
You realize how bad auto accidents would increase? People can't use turn signals, merge, or even pay attention without killing someone or totalling their car.

I, as an american, welcome automatics for idiots. I can't wait for self driving cars either. Fucking idiots.

File: 15017964839412039692374.jpg (1MB, 2560x1440px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2560x1440px

>>740984309
Pic with timestamp as proof that is your real truck. Not some shit tier pic downloaded off of google.

>>740978952
It doesn't.

>>740982703
I wish people would forced to follow the "Smith" driving method

People would be much better drivers if there was a common program everyone followed, there's plenty of shitty drivers using manual

>>740984462
No joke. You think people could understand how to merge. Your point about turn signals and merging can be condensed into a mentality of "I need to race you. I must get in front. It will save me less than one hundredth of a second to be infront."

Fuck this country.

File: 150179656497766244978.jpg (1MB, 2560x1440px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2560x1440px

>>740984474
... Fucking hell... I hate this phone. Let me try that again.

>>740978952
I drive manual... and. You just probably have difficulty with it and that's why your making a big deal

>>740984624
Respect!

Driving manual makes you a better and safer driver.

Fight me faggots!

Why do I have an icemaker in my freezer? Oh yeah, because changing and refilling ice cube trays is a pain in the ass and totally unnecessary.

Why do I have a dishwasher? Oh yeah, because washing all my dishes by hand is a pain in the ass and totally unnecessary.

Why do I have power windows in my car? Oh yeah, because cranking them up and down by hand is a pain in the ass and totally unnecessary.

Why do I have an automatic gear shift? Oh yeah...

>>740978952
Lazy distraction addicted duck who believe unjustly that their life is all important, intestine, and only they could manage it.....

>>740984792

Americans everybody.

Bunch of fat lazy fucks

>>740984946

Not fat. Not lazy.

I can just find better things to do with my time than playing with a stick. You know, like fucking your mom.

>>740983081
That's why automatics have something called kickdown...

Jeez... such fukken plebs in here.

>>740984792

/thread

>>740984792
It is a natural progression. I think some people are making the point that manual makes drivers more observant which isn't the case. The real issue is the lack of public transportation. Americans wouldn't need cars if their government spent as much on public works as they do for their killsquad.

Automatics are just a way to allow their 16 year old kids to murder someone because its almost impossible to fail the driver exam. Don't blame the americans. Blame their leaders. Which are abdirect result of the americans. So yeah. Just let them build a wall and play with themselves for 200 years until they go extinct.

>>740978952
>>740979161
Is this serious? Jesus, burgers are the most stupid people that I ever saw.

>>740980139
Routinely eat while driving stick
Routinely do all kinds of distracted driving shit
Send texts and shit on my outdated flip phone while driving

Relatively new (17 model) car with good alignment since I haven't fucked up on to many potholes and shit maintained roads.

Am I a great driver? No. Do I try harder to be? Also no. But I'm still doing better than the americunt ham beast in the lane next to me that's also multi tasking and almost causing accidents

>>740984746
Sure, driving a car really only jeans changing gears...

How many 12yo are in here?

>>740980437
You're mentally retarded if you actually believe this. Manual transmissions have been less efficient for the last 20+ years. The only automatics that are less fuel efficient are shitty old ones that don't have lock-up torque converters. For the current model year almost all automatics have higher gear counts, locking torque converters and are electronically controlled to always shift at the proper moment. for maximum fuel economy.

Like are you literally so retarded that you don't know what a fucking locking torque-converter is? They've been around since before your retarded juvenile ass has.

>>740978952
scared? am i scared of churning butter bc i buy it in tubs? am i scared of cleaning bc i can hire a maid? am i scared of punching you in the mouth bc i can blow you away with an ar 15? fuck you von schnitzel and your autobahn, we have autobahns here too. we call them intercity freeways

>>740985033
It's just a go kart mate learn to drive a real car you fuckin pussy

>>740978952
Everything involved on thinking are scary things, especially for Americans

>>740985323
>really only jeans changing gears...

Is that supposed to be an intelligent statement? Or did word pukebot move over here from >/o/

>>740985278
You're missing the point. They dont give a fuck. About anything. Most people are either high or drunk while they drive especially if they're under 25. They just don't care.

Manual is fun. People in america don't even know what an attractive weight proportion on a girl is. Their leader eats kfc with a fork and knife. Most of them couldn't tell you the last time they ate a balanced diet and worked out. They're basically livestock.

>>740984474
im just messing with you homey.

mad respect for what you do, for real. i live in the sticks and trucking/logging is vital to parts of my family and my state's economy.

>>740985323

>What???

Off yourself dumb ass

>>740978952
why are you scared of a f35 isis? they're music to my ears

>>740985130

Other points aside, even if there was decent investment in public transport (which is terrible, agreed), there would still be a need for cars by a huge portion of Americans because America is just too spread out. Seriously, Eurocunts just don't get it until they come here.

Things in America within a 200km range are considered "nearby" by a lot of Americans. Your church might be that far away. Your grocery store might be that far away. The train station sure as shit might be that far away. Building public transport everywhere is just laughable.

>>740985513
Livestock? Try on path for the idiocracy prophecy. They won't make it.

>>740985537
It's cool. Last time there was a thread like this some faggot told me to get on his level and posted a stock image of an 18sp. He admitted after about 10 minutes that he works in a transmission shop and doesn't drive full time. So my response to you is my common reaponse now.

>>740985614
As spread out as people are, yes. But there are cheaper ways to go about it than burdening the citizens of say ohio (with a large populous) than making them all buy cars. The busses take forever. American cities and states need to start adapting to the increase in population. The western states don't necessarily need to but midwest through eastern states need a public transportation set up that will take the burden of making car payments off of some of the individuals.

Go to the small communities. People bike. Ride golf carts or mopeds. Scooters. Much easier for the consumer to invest in buying when they don't have to buy a car all across the majority of the populated country.

Why do fuckin retards make these threads?

>>740978952
low intelligence

>>740980139
came here for this

>>740985404
I'd love to see what you drive you faggot bitch

Really? Driving a manual makes you a better driver?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

American here BMW 330i steptronic transmission have both manual and auto just sport mode without a clutch

>>740986464

Excellent analysis and counter points faggot...

>>740978952
>American's don't risk thousands of dollars to learn to drive an auto
>Americans are tards
>Hurr durr a few pennies on the gallon makes up for replacing a tranny when learning to drive

Auto is just cheaper in every way. I save 0.03 compared to an shift driver. Kys. I've drove both. The gas you're saving is worthless. Just drive an auto and don't worry about your tranny. Faggot.

>>740984624
why is there 2 rear ?

File: perfection.jpg (183KB, 1280x1024px) Image search: [Google]

183KB, 1280x1024px

>>740978952
Because your country has better infrastructure than ours and it sucks to drive stick in heavy traffic.

I work with a lot of Eurofags and they all talk shit about auto when they get here. Fast forward one year and they have no idea why they ever preferred manual in the first place

>>740986603
>hurr durr auto is cheaper
>hurr durr money

we'll see you in 6 months when your shity gearbox will be locked because the oil became solid and you'll pay the max price because you're a lazy ass to change the oil few time to fix it

nigger

>>740986579
Feels bad when you know someone else is right, doesn't it?

>>740986579
Literally the only people who spout shit like
>HURR MANUAL IS THE PURE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Are kids who drive Honda shitvics that their mom and dad paid for.
To anybody who is actually a functioning member of society making a purchase decision on an automobile the choice comes down to
>What is better in my situation?
Sometimes it's the manual. Sometimes it's not.

>>740986809
>6 months
The transmission fluid change interval for automatics is 5 years.

>>740986671
High and low. I never use high. By the time the clutch is out i'm moving at 10+ mph. Its too fast for maneuvering with a trailer.

pro manual here
>>740986812
this. If you live and work in town, where it's bumper2bumper and don't use the car that much, get an auto.

>>740986812
this. be a fucking adult for once and think about the commute you'll be sitting in anyways

>>740978952
>manual transmissions scare Americans

To an American man who likes cars, a manual transmission is recreation.

To anyone who views driving as transportation and not pleasure, it's a chore.

>>740986925
ok thanks for the enlightment

>>740978952
It's not scary. It's just more work and focus. Focus that could be spent on actually driving safer.

The real question: Why are gatekeeping car faggots so scared of autonomous cars. You could just sleep longer on your way to work, and get there faster, and safer.

>>740978952
Its basically a car dick and you give hand job everywhere you drive. Automatic isn't so depraved

>>740978952
It doesn't

>>740987020
You're welcome

File: IMG_2814.png (163KB, 264x315px) Image search: [Google]

163KB, 264x315px

>>740983613
>>740984309
Kids need to stay in school

>>740985513
The ham beasts I reference are tippin the 300 lb range easy. I'm not talking 'they need a burger' ww2 victims or the 'maybe one day of running a week 140lb' women's. I mean like full ready to slaughter fuckin cow

>>740978952
it doesn't it's just an annoyance to drive. I'd rather just put it in drive and cruise

>>740980628
Kek

>>740978952
Ameriturd here.

I drive a manual. But for one reason only. It keep the wife from "so can I take you car?"

Fuck off. my car.

Manuals keep most people from using your shit.
Also same reason I use a blank Dvorak keyboard.

Go ahead, call me a faggot, I don't mind, but it works.

File: 15017988251951056216033.jpg (1MB, 2560x1440px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2560x1440px

Trucker /b/ro here. Seems like thread is dying. I'm off to shit post elsewhere. For my final parting gift, here is a pic of my current odometer.

>inb4 brake issue

The parking brake is set. Thats why the light is on.

>inb4 check engine light

Its a fault with the emissions system.

>>740985614
Where the fuck are you living where your grocery store is 120 miles away? Other than like bum fuck montana

>>740984596
>This. So fucking much this

Also, idiots slowing down for people merging onto a freeway. Literally the only reason for traffic jams besides accidents.

>>740987331
Did the same. Also took like 2k off the msrp.

>>740978952
because they are afraid of turning in to a faggot european

>>740980026
I think youll find Auto is also fuel inefficient, it depends whos driving... however when ive drove an auto its fucking clueless as to when to shift gears, sometimes it waits far too long. Also because America is a fucking lazy country man.

>>740986570
Not manual, steptronic is for pussies

I learned to drive a manual in Los Angeles, ass packed after work, 5pm traffic... what a time

>>740987044
>implying I haven't slept while driving straight stretches to or from work
>implying I want to get to a shit job faster

>>740984572
Smith System, FTW!

>>740983613
ohhh man crazy level, you have a pretty much standard manual transmission doubled up on itself... hard to remember dude.

File: dude.jpg (197KB, 1080x1536px) Image search: [Google]

197KB, 1080x1536px

driving in america is aids, everyday u will encounter some hopped up dumbass who drives crazy, u cant go the speed limit without the driver behind u getting pissed off, nope not even in the slow lane, everyone in america is in a huge fucking rush

>>740984946
>using technology to save time and effort
>when Eurofaggots do it: efficient
>when Americans do it: lazy

Europe, this is why Britain left.

>>740987705
Then stay in your faggot filled country

File: Durbin-Typewriter02.jpg (51KB, 600x479px) Image search: [Google]

51KB, 600x479px

Anyone still using one of these too?

I drive a S2000 I love it, a manual 6 speed, I have way more control of my vehicle with a manual then an automatic.

>>740987705
Complete opposite for me here. I wish everyone was in a rush.

But I live on an island of nothing but Asian women drivers. Fuck me.

>>740987803
Wheres the logic in your question? auto transmission was invented in 1932 dude... fuck me.

File: 50-cent.jpg (49KB, 625x418px) Image search: [Google]

49KB, 625x418px

>>740987796
im american sooo....ur fucking retarded dude

Driving manual is fun

>>740987905
and the first computer was built in the 40's

>>740987914
You may live in America, you may have been born and raised in America, but you're not an American.

>>740987914
so when are you moving to Europe?

>>740988042
ur too dumb to argue with, toodles

Ironically, cars with manual transmissions are less likely to be stolen or carjacked because there are fewer perps who know how to drive a stick shift.

>>740988011
So can I use this argument against all the "huuurrrrr durrrrr fucking Americans" eurofags?

File: 2017-dodge-viper-hero.jpg.image.1920.jpg (185KB, 1920x825px) Image search: [Google]

185KB, 1920x825px

>>740979936
this man knows how to pick a car.

>>740987905
The logic is pretty obvious
>The typewriter has been largely replaced by digital means of type
>Some people still choose to use it because of the feeling they get from it, but rarely
>Are people scared of typewriters?

File: wat.jpg (42KB, 604x453px) Image search: [Google]

42KB, 604x453px

>>740988011
being born and raised in america is the definition of american
sooo....ur fucking retarded dude

>>740988132
Hasn't this been relegated to the "it was nice at the time" with the advent of the demon seat for dodge?