La crise de l’automobile allemande a révélé l’attachement profond du pays à la maîtrise du métal, à la combustion et au sport automobile. Une culture mise à mal par le véhicule moderne, dominé par le logiciel, la batterie et la conduite autonome.
Eh, I find driving auto a bit boring compared to MT.
I also like being able to specifically control my gear by default and not needing to rely on torque vs how much gas I’m giving it, though understand that there are semi-auto paddle shift cars out there that can do the same. I acknowledge that the better performance argument has been false for a long time (at least when looking at auto transmissions in cars where performance is a focus).
It’s mostly about it being more fun/enjoyable (even stop and go). Though, I drive a Nissan, and their MT is more reliable than their CVT, so there is at least one practical advantage in addition to the “potential thief can’t drive stick, might not even get car started let alone moving” scenario.
Eh, I find driving auto a bit boring compared to MT.
I also like being able to specifically control my gear by default and not needing to rely on torque vs how much gas I’m giving it, though understand that there are semi-auto paddle shift cars out there that can do the same. I acknowledge that the better performance argument has been false for a long time (at least when looking at auto transmissions in cars where performance is a focus).
It’s mostly about it being more fun/enjoyable (even stop and go). Though, I drive a Nissan, and their MT is more reliable than their CVT, so there is at least one practical advantage in addition to the “potential thief can’t drive stick, might not even get car started let alone moving” scenario.