Manual vs Automatic | Debate Over?

In this fine print video we discuss how and why the manual transmission has fallen out of favor for the automatic counterparts. Driving a stick in fun sports car is often a special experience for many, and the debate about which is better continues. In affordable cars, automatics have gotten so good the argument to get rid of manuals all together has progressed. Whether you drive a Miata, Ford Mustang, Porsche 911, Toyota Toyota Supra, Corvette, or Civic Type R we want to hear from you.

#manuals #automatics #cars

Index:
00:00 - 00:26 Intro
00:26 - 00:51 Times Are Changing
00:51 - 3:39 Driving an Automatic LC500
3:39 - 4:38 Understanding the Hatred for Automatics
4:38 - 7:50 Driving the Legacy Manual Transmission
7:50 Final Thoughts

[MrMortadella]

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[robertlambert]

It might be slower, but getting that single shift right gives me more pleasure than 1000 auto paddle presses

[HydraulicPressChannel]

I would like to see more sequential manual transmissions on sport cars. It's fast and easy like automatic but you still feel connected like on the manual, and the quickshifter with ignition cut makes cool sound :D Also at least on motorcycles quickshifters are now days so well dialed in that they work really well up and down even on everyday riding when you are not really going fast.

[Castleromeo]

i literally get bored and sleepy when driving a comfortable automatic. I get too distracted more too. Dont get me wrong, I love the ease and comfort of an automatic but man the fun and engagement you get in a standard transmission is unmatched.

[Adrianaf]

I love your car reviews 100% but I would so appreciate you guys switching it up with content like this more often . It's still relevant to cars but almost a small history lesson

[sputnik]

SG's now has a make-up department? Top notch job making Mark look like he has aged 15 years guys! Really incredible production quality.

[timothybilecki]

I think I am part of a dying breed, I have owned a manual since I was 16 and even at 43, daily drive a manual and don’t plan on changing. Fortunately, I started with Miatas and graduated to 911s over the decades. Great commentary, glad to still be part of the small 7 percent.

[r.j.bedore]

A big part of the reason people aren't buying manual transmissions is that companies who still offer them often only offer them on lower spec trims. This forces their customers to choose between a manual transmission and things like LED headlights, upgraded interiors, premium audio systems, and advanced driving and safety aids (I'm looking at you Subaru Crosstrek). When you have to give up so much, a lot of people choose to settle for the automatic, even if they would've preferred a manual.

[anydaynow]

As an older guy my daily will always be an automatic, my track day car will always be a manual. I'm on track to have fun and it may be old thinking but having that direct engagement is just so much fun and a part of the experience for me.

[kamilb]

The end goal is EVs where you will likely not even have a transmission to shift gears. But I'll always have space for my manual Miata.

[GTIModBlog]

Your rounded willingness to look into all angles is really refreshing compared to a lot of people who dont dig down from the surface. I notice it in most things you say!

[jax]

I really liked this video! Simple, straight to the point, and above all HONEST. Sometimes to have a discussion on a topic like this, you have to admit bias. Hard for many people to do, but you're spot on 👍🏻

[wasimgotauzi]

The fine print series has been revived and so has my soul

[liad]

Well thought out and I've felt this way for a while. I own the Miata and love that "feel" but when driving my BMW it can be just as much fun and the options and modes available on the BMW are smooth and fit most driving desires. I use the manual mode on that car from time to time and have learned to love it, while not the connected feeling of the Miata gearbox, still fun. Nice video!

[manrajbanwait]

SG in the LC500: Stern, informative, reserved.
SG in the S2000: joyous, happy, relaxed. Just seeing the 2 different SG's is all that is needed to put the Manual vs Automatic debate to rest.

[VladoT]

That LC500 is always first on my wish list 🙂

[Nar]

I’m hysterically sad your Wayfarers don’t have some Piano Gloss Plastic ™

[bmw-er]

You guys are criminally underrated. With this kind of stuff, you deserved 1m subs or more.

[userbosco]

I remember getting in my friends M3 a couple years ago after having not driven a manual for over 10 years. It was like riding a bike! OMG, so fun, the adrenaline, everything. Made me opine for my old Legacy GT Turbo with it's 6 speed.

[b.e.e.l.i]

my first car was the ford focus with the recalled transmission and it sounded like it had rocks in the gears from day one. now i have a manual abarth and every ride is fun, even just a trip to the grocery store puts a smile on my face