[DML] Re: Automatic vs. Stick

["mike_fm2002" <paul.sweet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the advice.  I am tending to want the 5 speed.

Paul

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> 
> There are a lot more 5-speeds than automatics. At one time I heard
> only 5% of all production was automatic. In reality I think it is a
> lot more than that but nowhere near 25%. For performance and just
> plain fun a 5-speed is the only way to go. An automatic is very 
nice
> in traffic or if you drive in a hilly area a lot. The automatic 
only
> has 3 speeds to divide the power up in against the 5-speed which 
has
> obviously 5 speeds. The 5th speed (gear) is very "tall" meaning you
> will get a lot better fuel economy on long highway trips as 
opposed to
> the automatic. The 5-speed is a lot simpler and easier to maintain,
> the automatic is more complicated but outside of the shift computer
> has a good reliability record. The 5-speed has much better
> acceleration because you have much more control over the shifting 
than
> an automatic. Repairing an automtic will cost a lot more than any
> repairs you may need on a 5-speed. It will come down to a matter of
> personal choice and if your "significant other" can drive a stick.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757 
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "mike_fm2002" <paul.sweet@xxxx> 
wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > A few Deloreans are available for sale that I am considering.  I 
do 
> > enjoy driving a manual transmission, but if a mint level 
automatic 
> > was for sale, with all else being equal, which car would you 
> > choose?  Is there a benefit to owning an automatic over a 5 
speed?  
> > I always thought that the auto wouldn't be as sporty or 
responsive 
> > as the manual.  I don't want to disappoint myself if I buy an








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