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The Manual Transmission: “I Ain’t Dead, Yet”

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 2:58PM
Published on: Dec 11, 2015 by Matt Smith

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Don’t drink beer out of green bottles, don’t forget to stretch, and always remember to write your grandmother a thank-you note. Along with these basic rules for success, when researching new cars, I’ve always eliminated options that were available only with automatic transmissions. Car enthusiasts argue over almost every imaginable detail, save this one. Perhaps it has to do with their beloved “involvement” with the machines that they adore, but manual transmissions have long been a unanimous preference for card-carrying members of the local gearhead union.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: 190E, Acura Integra, Lexus CT 200h, Lexus CT200h, Manual transmissions, mercedes-benz, Porsche 911 R, RC F, reliable cars, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta

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