Too old for a manual transmission?
I am considering a HD pickup that has a manual transmission. I have plenty of experience driving a stick, so that is not an issue. What is on my mind though, is whether the aches and pains of an ag...
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My first 4 brand new trucks were stick shifts. I always kind of liked shifting, and felt more in control on ice, using the clutch.
My GF talked me into an auto on the next new one, so she could drive it. I kind of liked it too. I've had half a dozen more new ones since, all with auto.
I did have a left knee injury, while owning one of the stick shifts. I got to tell you, that was a pain to drive, and took a long time to heal.
If this may be your last truck, I would suggest getting the auto, and not worry about future days of shifting.
JMHO, Jerry
My GF talked me into an auto on the next new one, so she could drive it. I kind of liked it too. I've had half a dozen more new ones since, all with auto.
I did have a left knee injury, while owning one of the stick shifts. I got to tell you, that was a pain to drive, and took a long time to heal.
If this may be your last truck, I would suggest getting the auto, and not worry about future days of shifting.
JMHO, Jerry
