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Unpopular opinion: the automatic shift is a completely unnecessary waste of money

Yes, I drive in a city. Yes, I drive in the traffic, frequently getting stuck in it as well.

I don't really get what's the "frustration" people get about the manual shift, after one year of driving you become the automatic shift yourself; why pay over €2k just to eliminate something that you do without even realizing?

While also:

a. adding unnecessary complexity, more parts that can break, and that are expensive to replace

b. actually adding frustration in the process, changing the way you drive (at the very least, how you operate the brakes?)

c. hurting performance to some sensible degree, in particular acceleration


Is it only me?
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KiwiBird · 36-40, F
In some States of Australia if you obtain your car license in an automatic you only get a limited licence and can not legally drive a manual car.

Nevertheless I can drive a four on the floor or three on the tree....and an automatic. Unrestricted Bike Licence and Heavy Truck.
Elessar · 26-30, M
@KiwiBird Here it's the same, the driving schools all have manual cars. Those who decide to drive an automatic still get their license practicing with a manual, usually, not to have a constrained driving license
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KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Stephie You ride on the footpath?
Stephie · 22-25, F
@KiwiBird I have the flashing blue light on and imitate the sirens.🚨

I have priority