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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

Great Cars for Your Next Summer Adventure

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:50PM
Published on: Jul 17, 2015 by John Harrington

2015 VW Golf Sportwagen

Well, here we are in the peak months of summer. Believe it or not, we only have 9 weeks remaining where the days are longer than the nights. That’s not a ton time left. It might be time for you to grab your friends and family and spend your summer how it should be spent: hiking, fishing, boating, camping, swimming, relaxing, and, of course, driving. You’re going to want a vehicle for the season to accommodate all of your summer adventures.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping, General Chat, United States Tagged With: Car Minded, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, dodge challenger, Ford Transit Connect, Honda Element, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, MINI Countryman, Toyota 4Runner, Volkswagen Jetta

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