[Idyllchat] Stick vs. automatic shifts

[Jay Cloidt]

Actually, modern automatics are very efficient, and while a stick gets
better mileage,  it's usually only 1-2 mpg different. The real advantage is
to be able to control the engine on an under powered 1.4L - 1.6L 4-cylinder
engine. With a stick, you can rev the engine higher, and get better
performance out of the engine. Engine control is the main reason why I alway
buy cars with manual transmissions.  (And the things you can do in snow!)

  - Jay

On Jan 28, 2008 12:50 PM, CW Sprawls <sprawls at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> >Besides, sticks get better mileage (and petrol is really expensive) and
> automatics typically carry a large premium in most of Europe.
>
> And the best mileage is with the diesel fuel rather than gasoline. Diesel
> is also less expensive in Europe, unlike the US.  As in many towns here now,
> you can find a supermarket that also has fuel pumps and save on your gas or
> diesel costs there too because they are less expensive than the regular
> stations.
>
> Charlotte Sprawls
>
>
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