

Don't call it a comeback...


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By Kurz on 8/2/2012 11:29:40 AM , Rating: 3
I've heard of awesome Manual Operators that still have signficant amount of clutch pad material left at 200,000.

By chromal on 8/2/2012 11:45:22 AM , Rating: 2
It's not that hard. My 1998 Honda Civic CX hatchback has a 5-speed manual and 225K on the odometer. Still on the factory clutch.

Manual transmissions are more reliable and typically have 1/3rd the parts of automatics. They require far less maintenance (manual transmission fluid lasts a long long time; it's just gearbox oil.) They're usually lighter, too. Up until a few years ago, they were the hands-down economy winner all of the time. Now, it's just some of the time, depending upon the automatic transmission technology the manufacturer has chosen to offer.

I own my 4th car now, and do not ever intend to purchase an automatic transmission vehicle. Which, as it sounds, may doom me to a fate of sports cars. I can think of worse fates. :)

