Automatic Gear vs Manual Gear

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In USA 90% cars are automatic. In Europe 90% cars are manual. American may be lazy to use automatic. :giggle:
 
Hmm, I'm not surprised about that....better gas mileage due to high gas prices in Europe. Even, you can rent a manual tranny vehicle in Europe. Most of them are automatics here in the US.
 
We always buy manual. Last time though the KIA salesman convinced us to take a Spectra with automatic. He insisted KIA automatics now get at least as good mileage as manual. Probably not true but we got a good deal on our trade in.
 
sequoias said:
Hmm, I'm not surprised about that....better gas mileage due to high gas prices in Europe. Even, you can rent a manual tranny vehicle in Europe. Most of them are automatics here in the US.
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Yes, Mostly cars is compact in European. Some European rent car have automatic for American tourists. Rate is more price than manual.
 
dbarovian said:
In USA 90% cars are automatic. In Europe 90% cars are manual. American may be lazy to use automatic. :giggle:
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Because too many idiots American don't know how to use correct. Just BURN clutch out so quick and accident problem due forget to pull parking brake and gear at wrong (2nd) should be 1st or R to "parking"

Sequoias
Rent car from Europe is not CHEAP. It cost around $1k for one week. I went to Europe in few years ago.
 
The Highlander said:
Because too many idiots American don't know how to use correct. Just BURN clutch out so quick and accident problem due forget to pull parking brake and gear at wrong (2nd) should be 1st or R to "parking"

Sequoias
Rent car from Europe is not CHEAP. It cost around $1k for one week. I went to Europe in few years ago.
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Wow! expensive price. Must pay insurance? What kind of car? What countries did you drive?
 
Sequoias
Rent car from Europe is not CHEAP. It cost around $1k for one week. I went to Europe in few years ago.
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Am not surprised about that due most people use transit instead of driving.
 
dbarovian said:
Yes, Mostly cars is compact in European. Some European rent car have automatic for American tourists. Rate is more price than manual.
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Yea, even they have a mercedes with a manual transmission with steering wheel on the right hand drive in UK. That sounds pretty ackward for sure.
 
I may rent car in Austraila next year and be right hand drive. I will see what rate in taking rent-a-car later.
 
JClarke said:
If I were you, there will be plenty of sydneysiders doing some road rages about obeying to road rules so yes, crowded traffic
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If I can't drive it, I can hire you to drive. :)
 
automatic transmission for me.

I had tried manual transmission before and uncomfortable, not fit for me.

Speaking of gas economy, manual does improve the mpg by extra 2-5, it seems not very big difference to me, in my opinion.
 
The Highlander said:
Because too many idiots American don't know how to use correct. Just BURN clutch out so quick and accident problem due forget to pull parking brake and gear at wrong (2nd) should be 1st or R to "parking"

Sequoias
Rent car from Europe is not CHEAP. It cost around $1k for one week. I went to Europe in few years ago.
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*yawns* not really.
I rented a car for $80/week in Europe. :roll:
 
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