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Mix_Master Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 999 Gender:	The death of the manual transmission Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions. Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.
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Reply #1 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:56pm

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions.

Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.

I suspect its also that manuals dont suit electrics

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Reply #2 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 2:12pm

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions.

Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.

They will have paddle shift manuals with dual clutches which Ferrari introduced into F1 back when Nigel Mansell was driving for them. This is the best way for changing gears F1 discovered this over 30 years ago

It can over ride shifting by idiots to stop over revving on downshifts etc reducing warranty claims.

Since shifting is controlled by electronics it also allows an automatic mode so best of both worlds.

It's called progress don't be a luddite.

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Re: The death of the manual transmission
Reply #3 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 4:51pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:56pm:

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions.

Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.

I suspect its also that manuals don't suit electrics

Agreed, and that was mentioned in the article.

Demand for manuals has been in decline for some time anyway, except from old curmudgeonly die-hards like my humble self.

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Re: The death of the manual transmission
Reply #4 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 5:21pm

Baronvonrort wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 2:12pm:

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions.

Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.

They will have paddle shift manuals with dual clutches which Ferrari introduced into F1 back when Nigel Mansell was driving for them. This is the best way for changing gears F1 discovered this over 30 years ago

It can over ride shifting by idiots to stop over revving on downshifts etc reducing warranty claims.

Since shifting is controlled by electronics it also allows an automatic mode so best of both worlds.

It's called progress don't be a luddite.

It has zero to do with being a luddite.

Whilst they are probably moving away from them - in part - to avoid warranty claims from poor drivers, the real reason is declining demand, from people too lazy to learn to drive them - properly or otherwise. (Makes a great theft deterrent, given that many of the low lives can't pinch your manual car because the 'tards can't drive the thing Grin

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I don't go back as far as some, but have driven my fair share of vehicles over the years, including non-synchro road ranger boxes and others.

Just because I can drive a manual properly, and prefer to drive one, does not make me a "luddite".

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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 61856 Here Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #5 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 5:45pm Currently driving my first auto in about 40 years, only because my knee lost its battle with the clutch from driving 200K per day for a decade.
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Reply #6 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:25pm

When I bought my current car at the beginning of 2015, I got one with an automatic gearbox (7 speed DSG) mainly because my right knee occasionally plays up and, although I am still able to easily drive a manual (my other car has a four speed manual box with no synchromesh on first) I was concerned about what the years to come might hold.

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Jake Winker Frogen Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1503 Perth WA Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #7 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:27pm I love masturbating when I drive. I need an automatic car.
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Bertie Gold Member Offline Posts: 785 Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #8 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:50pm Jake Winker Frogen wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:27pm: I love masturbating when I drive. I need an automatic car. 'when I drive'? I think not. More like 'whenever'. Or just lose the adjectival clause delimiting time.
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Wolseley Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1453 Sydney Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #9 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:54pm Jake Winker Frogen wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:27pm: I love masturbating when I drive. I need an automatic car. Sounds like a Tesla would be a good choice for you.
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Re: The death of the manual transmission
Reply #10 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:56pm

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 4:51pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:56pm:

Mix_Master wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Read an article today, talking about Mercedes phasing out manual transmissions.

Granted, it's a trend that's been happening for a while, but as someone who would generally prefer a manual over an auto (perhaps except for towing), I'll miss them.

I suspect its also that manuals don't suit electrics

Agreed, and that was mentioned in the article.

Demand for manuals has been in decline for some time anyway, except from old curmudgeonly die-hards like my humble self.

You are allowed to be an old curmudgeonly die-hard.

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AiA Gold Member Offline Posts: 18405 Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #11 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 8:11pm Jake Winker Frogen wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 6:27pm: I love masturbating when I drive. I need an automatic car. What about the clean up? Or do you use an old sock?
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 120402 Melbourne Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #12 - Oct 9^th, 2020 at 8:18pm I've always owned only manual cars. I don't see the point of an auto other than being lazy.
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Re: The death of the manual transmission
Reply #13 - Oct 10^th, 2020 at 12:48pm

Bobby. wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 8:18pm:

I've always owned only manual cars.

Same here until I bought my current car.

Bobby. wrote on Oct 9^th, 2020 at 8:18pm:

I don't see the point of an auto other than being lazy.

Unlike years ago, these days automatics actually give you better fuel consumption than manuals. From performance in road tests, the fuel consumption for my model is 5.7l/100km for the manual and 5.2l/100km for the DSG. And modern automatics give the driver more control over gear changes.

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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6146 Gender:	Re: The death of the manual transmission Reply #14 - Oct 10^th, 2020 at 12:55pm All these people who prefer manuals should also have someone walking in front of them with a red flag.
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