Looking for opinions on automatic vs stick
I'm looking at fords - F350 v10 dually between 1999 and 2005 and am wanting to know which performs better and holds up better, automatic transmissions or 5 speed manual transmissions. I'd appreciate y...
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I'll jump in with my $0.02. I've always driven a stick and prefer them in my small cars. I've owned one pickup with a stick and I can't honestly say it improved the driving experience. My Allison (6 speed) shifts smoother than I ever could manually and it never goes searching for a gear like the old 3 and 4 speed autos used to.
The ONLY time I miss a stick in the truck is driving on snow or ice. It's far easier to push in the clutch when coming to a stop than to have to shift into neutral before the rear wheels idle me through the intersection. But that's just me needing to pick up new habits instead of those used from decades of driving a stick.
The ONLY time I miss a stick in the truck is driving on snow or ice. It's far easier to push in the clutch when coming to a stop than to have to shift into neutral before the rear wheels idle me through the intersection. But that's just me needing to pick up new habits instead of those used from decades of driving a stick.
