how many of u here drive an auto car?
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just curious how many of u drive auto car now? which model? i see less and less manual cars on the roads.
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*raises hand*
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Yep I drive my dads
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tink less ppl will opt to take manual license. cause now almost all the cars are auto
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roads in singapore too congested and too many traffic lights. No point driving manual.
I drive a honda civic (manual) before. Currently drive a toyota altis (auto). Both are good but i would prefer both to be auto
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Unless you are driving a sports car, auto is the name of the game & all must get used to it. -
in traffic jams which is usually the case in singapore, auto would be easier and more relaxing.
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i can drive both..
but now driving auto..
easy.. just step and go..
but manual more fun -
manual license, regular drive is auto car..
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If one would to be planning to take a driver's licence, it's better to choose manual than auto as since if you are getting a licience, why not get a full one?
But i understand some people cannot coordinate their clutch and gears so taking auto would suit them better.
Manual is more fun compared to auto but auto is better suited for city driving. -
Yeah..manual more fun..especially when you stall at traffic lights and block people behind you, even more fun!Originally posted by MidnightK:i can drive both..
but now driving auto..
easy.. just step and go..
but manual more fun
That's what happened during my driving lessons when my biting point still not good enough.. -
me auto... had not driven manual since I ord...
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But here's why I think manual cars are so useless in SG..
1) People always say manual has more control..attributing it to engine braking..but seriously, I believe 95% of people driving manual cars don't utilize engine braking..it's a waste of fuel..most will just engage neutral when they see from afar the traffic light is red..which one will go change down to fourth gear, then third gear, then second gear, then come to a stop?
2) Engine braking can also be used when going downhill..but I also don't think anyone in SG will be so religious to change to a lower gear to utilize engine braking because, once again, waste fuel..
3) Now even automatic gearboxes have manual override functions already..not all, but most of them have it..and if you are game enough, you can use the manual override function to lower a gear if you so want engine braking..but seriously, I don't see any SGreans using manual override too.. -
HAHA!! i only stalled on my first lesson..Originally posted by alleggerita:Yeah..manual more fun..especially when you stall at traffic lights and block people behind you, even more fun!
That's what happened during my driving lessons when my biting point still not good enough..
then outside never!!
driving manual cars more alert..
must shift gear all these..
auto will doze off..
and besides, manual car overtaking got more power as can down shift.. -
Aiyah, give an auto car's throttle a sudden stab and it'll also downshift for you..Originally posted by MidnightK:HAHA!! i only stalled on my first lesson..
then outside never!!
driving manual cars more alert..
must shift gear all these..
auto will doze off..
and besides, manual car overtaking got more power as can down shift..
But throttle response for manual cars is much much much better..I tried my dad's Kia Picanto..the rev needle rise damn fast..immediate response! But my uncle's S40 2.4i, I also tried stepping on the accelerator before, and I swear there's a one second lag before revs rise..
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haha..
of course lah..
you shift gear yourself.. then immediately engage the gear..
all my relatives car is auto also..
guess no chance till i get my own -
agreed..Originally posted by alleggerita:Aiyah, give an auto car's throttle a sudden stab and it'll also downshift for you..
But throttle response for manual cars is much much much better..I tried my dad's Kia Picanto..the rev needle rise damn fast..immediate response! But my uncle's S40 2.4i, I also tried stepping on the accelerator before, and I swear there's a one second lag before revs rise..
but then there's a reason for the delay in the auto car..
like some auto cars have a "sport" mode or a "manual shift" mode..
if u buy a car that's designed for comfort and luxury, the shifts will be very early and any response will be very "gentle"
pressing the sport mode will make the throttle response immediate and shift ups at higher revs to improve acceleration.. -
manual license, been driving an auto car for a long, long time.
i like the idea of having a manual car.. got more power in your hands...
but if we think of all the multi storey carparks or shopping mall basement carparks...
give me an auto car please. -
Nowadays steptronic r very common, playing with gear r when u like to speed and beat others on green light, other than that pickup/ overtake is faster than auto, end of the day is yr skill that count which is how fast u change gear. Last time auto gearbox r jerky and less reliable.
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The Geartronic gearbox in the S40 doesn't have "sport" and "comfort" mode..there's "winter" mode though..and it slows the throttle response down to the pace of a tortoise..Originally posted by Vigelic:agreed..
but then there's a reason for the delay in the auto car..
like some auto cars have a "sport" mode or a "manual shift" mode..
if u buy a car that's designed for comfort and luxury, the shifts will be very early and any response will be very "gentle"
pressing the sport mode will make the throttle response immediate and shift ups at higher revs to improve acceleration..
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You think by shifting gears fast means will travel faster?Originally posted by T.Ryousuke:Nowadays steptronic r very common, playing with gear r when u like to speed and beat others on green light, other than that pickup/ overtake is faster than auto, end of the day is yr skill that count which is how fast u change gear. Last time auto gearbox r jerky and less reliable.
What if a farking pro and experienced driver is driving a Kia Picanto manual and another weak driver is driving a Ferrari F430, can the farking pro driver win the sh!tty driver in the F430? Obviously not..power also very important.. -
U thinking of street racing? By all means try race with those Supercar on normal street c how fast u can be? u think rich ass wanna race with a 1L car? Everyone know each car have their own limit, it is the driver who can push to their limit. If u r comparing a pro and a less skill driver, it's off topic. And if u r camparing a 5L to a 1L car it's also off topic. TS is asking about a auto and manual car.Originally posted by alleggerita:You think by shifting gears fast means will travel faster?
What if a farking pro and experienced driver is driving a Kia Picanto manual and another weak driver is driving a Ferrari F430, can the farking pro driver win the sh!tty driver in the F430? Obviously not..power also very important.. -
It's you who never made your point clear..if you had stated earlier you are comparing cars of similar specifications, but only that their gearbox is different, then I wouldn't have stated my example..Originally posted by T.Ryousuke:U thinking of street racing? By all means try race with those Supercar on normal street c how fast u can be? u think rich ass wanna race with a 1L car? Everyone know each car have their own limit, it is the driver who can push to their limit. If u r comparing a pro and a less skill driver, it's off topic. And if u r camparing a 5L to a 1L car it's also off topic. TS is asking about a auto and manual car.
Added: And no matter how fast you change gears in an automatic gearbox with manual override function, it will never be as fast compared to a professional driver shifting gears at top speed in a manual car or a dual-clutch gearbox..so technically speaking, if there are two cars side by side being of the same specifications, but one had a manual box while the other had an automatic torque convertor, the auto car is going to lose towards the end..
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meme ! latio, cause dont come in manual.
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How many ppl can affort a supercar? if he can he wouldn't be asking a manual or auto.Originally posted by alleggerita:It's you who never made your point clear..if you had stated earlier you are comparing cars of similar specifications, but only that their gearbox is different, then I wouldn't have stated my example..