> > > > > As long as you're not trying to eat at the same time. I was able to master the "shift with my free pinky" maneuver while holding a hamburger in that hand, though. The only way that I was able to change my clothes that one time was because of the consistent freeway speed. If I had to worry about shifting up and down, things would have even been more challenging.
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> > > > > Tra "thank God for cruise control, else I wouldn't have been able to tie my shoes." nio

> Let's look at the facts about transmissions:
> Manual transmissions are cheaper, lighter, and less complex than automatics. They are more effecient and save you gas. There is also the fun factor.
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> Automatics are more expensive, heavier, hard to repair, less effecient and boring. However, in recent years they have been getting better. They are great if you are a cell-phone addict, or if you eat, shave, put on make up, smooch, or change outfits while driving. It's still dangerous to do these things, but the automatic improves your survival odds slightly.

Well, Montrealers tend to agree that a manual transmission is safer for winter driving. With a manual, you don't have to worry about an automatic transmission that's wildly going in-and-out of seek while it's trying to find the appropriate gear for "wheels slipping on ice". On the other hand, my sister (who does know how to drive manual) thinks that she prefers a vehicule that doesn't require all four limbs to operate.

Wolf "heh" spirit