kchris2 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Manual. Better response, I hear it saves more on gas than A/T, plus its good to know that you're always in control Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 has anyone tried SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox)? its an automatic transmission that lets you shift manually through buttons or paddles, like f1. i think its a monstrously expensive system in a car. any feedback from users?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> both my '99 land rover discovery and my '04 mini cooper let me work my way through the gears if i want to, or drive in full automatic, which is what my wife does. in fact, most new cars i see have this feature. porsche had this feature (they call it tiptronic) starting way back in the late '80s. i have automatics in all my cars, even the land rover. turns out it's much, much easier to control when climbing over rocks and tree stumps and the like and not having to think about the clutch lets you think about more important stuff, like choosing the best path through the muck and mire, boulders and trees. and for commuting, it's much less work, much less tiring and much less stressful. Quote Link to comment
Guest lacey_thong Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 automatic for me Quote Link to comment
hottlipss Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) automatic...don't trust myself with manual...it seems so daunting for me to be shifting gearsand I wanna be able to do other things while driving...like putting make-up on and other things..hehehehe Edited April 7, 2006 by hottlipss Quote Link to comment
pfeffer Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Automatics just get better and better. Tiptronic comes close to emulating manual transmission and given just a little bit more time there shouldn't be a difference. Quote Link to comment
dikhedd Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 With Metro Manila traffic like this? Automatic is best. You may spend a bit more on gas but its worth it for the reduced Hassle factor. Quote Link to comment
bluegreen717 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I find automatic a real bore to drive, and an insult to SUVs. You can't feel the power surging in an automatic, just speed and the monotonous drone of the engine. Quote Link to comment
the messiah Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 automatic mas mahal pero mas relax lalo na pag traffic Quote Link to comment
sony_pare Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 automatic mas mahal pero mas relax lalo na pag traffic<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Â Â Â Â tama ka dyan. dito sa manila dapat talaga matic. Quote Link to comment
puretuts Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Manual - i prefer to have more control. Already tried automatic (Galant VR automatic). YOu cant just jump start an automatic. You need to have a cable. I remember once nadiskarga yung battery ko sa isang liblib na lugar kasama mga chicks. Nag ka problema talaga kami. Quote Link to comment
shawnlemon Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 ok automatic pero pag na sira parang ang hirap ayosing Quote Link to comment
wynd247 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 manual for me... eventhough matraffic dito sa metro manila, i still prefer a manual transmission over an automatic. I have better control on the speed, and the acceleration... specially when overtaking, and sudden stops where in i can use an engine-brake... plus, i don't get sleepy driving a manual transmission vehicle... :headsetsmiley: Quote Link to comment
flybynyt Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I always preferred manual over automatic transmission; even though automatic transmission cars are gaining popularity nowadays. Quote Link to comment
bembrat Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 automatic..unless its a ferrari with a tailgated shifter. hehehe. Quote Link to comment
Hezekiah Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 A/T for city driving. M/T for out-of-town trips. BMW's SMG system is a good compromise. Pero medyo jerky pa rin. Quote Link to comment
cool_stud1213 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 automatic..... its traffic everywhere in metro manila  :cool: Quote Link to comment
willow_boy Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Automatic for me not only for city driving pero malaki na rin kasi ang advances sa technology. Except for sports cars, manual transmission is no longer adviseable to have when you're driving a car for regular business/pleasure use. Quote Link to comment
Gil Grissom Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Always an automatic for me because of heavy traffics always...kakapagod pag manual tpos traffic... Quote Link to comment
bigbadbootydaddy Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 manual mas ok you'd get to play with the engine more. manula riders are a dying breed these days. :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
Brennt Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 manual tranny all the way!!!! Quote Link to comment
mig 22 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Mas may challenge kapag manual. Quote Link to comment
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