Posted: 7 May 2024, 1:55 am Topic Author

Was browsing new car listings and it struck me how few manual transmission options there are anymore. Even the Miata and WRX are losing market share to their automatic variants. I learned on a manual Civic back in the day and there's just something about rowing through gears that makes driving feel more connected. Do any of you still daily a manual? Would you buy another one if you could? Starting to feel like we're the last generation that'll care about this.

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Daily a 6-speed GTI and I'll keep buying manuals as long as they make them. It's not about being faster anymore - the DSG is objectively quicker. It's about engagement.

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I think manuals will survive as a niche enthusiast option but they're not coming back as mainstream. EVs don't even have transmissions in the traditional sense.

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Taught my daughter on a manual - she's 19 and loves it. Said it makes her feel more in control. There's still hope for the next generation!

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