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831 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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I drove manual for over 15 years then started driving autos. I like the convenience and practicality of auto trans especially in town driving. I saw many buyers looking for manual. What are the advantages of the manual in terms of durability, reliability, and longivity over the automatic transmission? I know very little about the German made automatic transmissions. The Japanese auto trans are reliable.
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Replying to: aalsherri (Nov 16, 2008 1:07 pm) |
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Replying to: aalsherri (Nov 16, 2008 1:07 pm) I had been driving for 40+ years with a stick/manual and would prefer it to an automatic, but that is a personal preference. Sometimes I would drive an automatic but never had the chance to directly compare durability, reliability or longevity. I have never had problems with manual transmission, which by itself is low-maintenance (no transmission fluid to replenish,etc.but that could be because I was just lucky. I drove both Japanese (Toyota, Datsun, Nissan) and German (Audi, BMW, VW) cars, and while I prefer the Germans, I don't think they have any significant advantage over the Japanese makes in those terms. I drove my second Audi for 11 years (110K miles+) and my one and only Nissan for 12 years (120K miles+) without any problem with their manual transmissions. Your experience may not be similar, as these are mechanical things that can break for any reason. Good luck in your search. You may also want to consult an automative engineer for a better idea. Me, I don't care. I buy what I like to drive.
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 13, 2008 2:43 pm) that said, im not really sure if a TDI is a good choice. Diesel prices seem to be more erratic than gasoline. Maybe i'll go with a wolfsburg.
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Replying to: mariobgoode (Nov 17, 2008 8:27 am) |
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| Just wanted to post that i just bought a new jetta tdi loyal for 23025 + tt&l = 24750 at a houston VW dealership. (Sticker was 24190). they had 5 loyal's in stock at the time. Just wanted to let people know that you dont have to pay MSRP, they just want you to think you have to. | |
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Replying to: pengwin (Nov 18, 2008 5:38 pm) Or is the credit lost?
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Replying to: chebella82 (Nov 19, 2008 10:43 pm)
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Replying to: hlcastelo (Nov 20, 2008 5:08 am) |
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Any modern manual transmission should last at least 80k-100k miles before any new parts, mainly the clutch, need to be replaced. There are fewer parts, which means there are fewer things to go wrong, versus an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are among the most problematic components of any vehicle, regardless of the origin. Both Honda and Toyota had massive recalls on two of their best selling cars because of problems with their automatic transmissions. If you know how to drive a manual properly, and change your gear oil appropriately (I use redline), you should easily be able to go 100,000+ miles with no other maintenance or repair costs with a manual. Cheers Don |
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