Stick or auto?

[JanelleHardy]

Which one?

 

[Gen]

I drive automatic since that's what I learned on! I'd like to learn stick because I think I'd enjoy it, but driving lessons are expensive and kind of a low priority since I can drive my auto just fine. Hopefully one day though!!

 

[CrazyCatLady]

I drive a Jeep...so auto...all my sports cars were sticks though

 

[AerynShade]

Auto, haven't driven a stick since I was a kid... and that was just while hauling hay in a field. I need to learn how to drive a manual properly sometime but, I don't even own a car right now...

 

[girlfriendcutie]

Automatic

Many people who enjoy stick seem to like the control they have over the car, and say it's more fun. I really don't care. I just want to space out and drive the speed limit xD

 

[rawrbaby92FL]

Manuals are nice, but for everyday driving I prefer automaticatic

 

[JennaVice]

I drive an automatic. I have tried to learn to drive stick a few times, but just can't seem to get the hang of it. I really want to master it though or at least be able to drive stick one day.

 

[headgasket]

I like automatics because I'm lazy. Then I get sad once the transmissions dies. That problem occurs in manuals at a much lower rate. Hauling a trailer load with a manual can be scary, don't stall out on a hill!

 

[Deleted member 35180]

Auto. I have to much going on with my right hand trying to eat and drink coffee and press buttons on the radio.. ^.^

 

[AriaRose]

Automatic is easier and more realistic, but I love driving my uncle's Jeep and I learned to drive stick first.

 

[JerryBoBerry]

I'm fine with either. But currently it's auto.

 

[SophiaSophia]

stick- and I can drive,shift, smoke a cigarette (I hate it that I started smoking again), drink a coffee and break the speed limit by a lot and be totally in control. also I haven't owned a non european car in about 15 years so they either don't have cup holders or the ones they have are generally useless.

My secret super power is driving things- cars, motorcycles, boats, trucks, tractor trailers, skid steer- whatever

 

[camstory]

I learned on a manual first, and I'm of the opinion that doing so gives one a better sense of the beast. Automatics have progressed quite a lot in the last 30 years, and if it were not for the fact that the Autonomous car will soon sweep this question away I think everything would eventually have automatics.

 

[Deleted member 37064]

My secret super power is driving things- cars, motorcycles, boats, trucks, tractor trailers, skid steer- whatever

This is me as well. I did many years in the automotive industry, including diving for a couple of tow truck companies. I've driven cars, trucks, semis, military vehicles (sadly, no tanks), motorcycles, atv's, boats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, farm equipment, etc. Automatics or manuals (including three on tree), doesn't make much difference to me. Just have to build up those muscles in the hip/leg when driving in rush hour traffic.

 

[HelXoXo]

Automatic, definitely. I had to make my license in manual, and on the exams (I get it done on the 5th time... says it all) I cried so much, almost wanted to give up and do only automatic, but cause I didn't have my own automatic car, so had to do manual, and I don't regret, but I don't like driving manual... on the every stop thinking like pls don't die on me Im just not that good with manual.

 

[AdaPhoenix]

I prefer stick. My little VW Golf was super fun to drive... up until winter hit. That was no bueno for me.

 

[IntravenousFlytrap]

Auto, most definitely.

 

[keiraluvv]

I drive stick and I don't think I'll ever go back to driving automatic! I love feeling like I'm one with my car

 

[LovelyJulesXoXo]

I'm proud to have learned stick a few years ago but... I prefer automatic!

 

[H0twife420]

Both, grew up on a stick, but my main car is an automatic. I prefer stick for the mountains and dirt, automatic for city and long distances.

 

[Ryuki22]

Shtick.

 

[Kitty_Minxi]

Stick all the way!!

 

[Bocefish]

My old 4x4 truck is a stick with OD, current car has a CVT with paddle shifters which is fun on the S curves. Occasionally, I still drive 18 wheelers and can take off on a green light with a 13 gear transmission hauling an empty 53' trailer faster than most cars normally do and that's while double clutching without floating gears.

Manuals in stop & go traffic pretty much suck, but they are way cheaper to rebuild.

 

[AudriTwo]

i learned to drive on stick and drove stick until i was 20. got an auto because i was a cigarette smoker and wanted to make driving and smoking easy.

 

[Meganxx]

Stick/manual but I’m in the UK so that’s the norm. Did 24 hours of lessons passed first time then looked at the car in the driveway for about a week too scared to drive it.

 

[Aayda_Heart]

Stick all way!!