Why aren't manual transmissions more popular?

I would love it if my 4-cyl. Toyota Camry had one, lol.

abe182 · 46-50, M

CVTs suck! Especially in Nissan.
I prefer a stick too. All my automatic cars have died because of the transmission and never the engine. Could have gotten a lot more miles out of them.

Beatbox34 · 31-35, M

Sadly manufacturers are shifting to automatic transmissions for the "best" driving experience.

The irony in this is if it breaks down then it's gonna cost a fortune to replace the gearbox as compared to that of a manual transmission.

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Beatbox34 · 31-35, M

@SubstantialKick Manuals are dying. But you could achieve a higher MPG in a manual generally over an auto.

Driving a manual is way more fun than a CVT too. I'd consider a DSG gearbox over a CVT if I had to choose an auto.

SubstantialKick · 31-35, M

@Beatbox34 I've heard mixed things about CVT's, especially Honda and Nissan. I probably would choose a stick over a CVT if I had a choice.

Beatbox34 · 31-35, M

@SubstantialKick CVT's are normally used in Japanese vehicles and they're known to be super reliable. The only downside is they're super boring to drive and take a long time to shift gears.

DSG's are mostly used in German vehicles are unreliable but fun to drive.

alan20 · M

Automatic transmissions are fairly rare over here.

SubstantialKick · 31-35, M

@alan20 Here in the United States they are highly preferred.

alan20 · M

@SubstantialKick The British/Irish have a kind of love affair with the "motor car", going back generations - the joys of the open road. We've almost failed to notice that they're not nearly so open these days!

DukeOfEarle · M

City driving, lazy drivers and an abundance of people who just can’t figure out how to drive manual.

MethDozer · M

City drivers being so numerous

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