The Return of the Sedan?

[Max Rockatansky]

My rental (from Enterprise) did not include a manual.

I mean, I'm not at all surprised that it was an automatic...

I don't even know if Enterprise has a manual transmission offering?  Even if they did I wasn't willing to pay extra to slog around downtown Vancouver. 

Come to think of it, I can't recall the last time I've seen an owners manual in the glovebox of an Enterprise vehicle.  I'll have to ask my sister (a district VP) what is up with that the next time I talk to her. 

[ZLoth]

Let see here.... so many items, so little time....

I like boring cars.

There is nothing wrong with a dullmobile.

Manual vs automatic transmissions.... From what I can see, about two percent of vehicles sold nowadays come with an manual transmission. I know that historically, manual transmissions offered better milage, modern automatic transmissions now have better MPGs.

I also don't understand why some people don't declutter their garages and use the garages for the intended purpose When I moved to Texas seven years ago, I told my mother that our cars live in the garage, not in the driveway, and that was due to the threat of large-sized hail. Also, garaging your vehicle means less threat of criminal activity including cat break-ins, drilling a hole in the gas tank for gas theft, catalytic converter theft, and, oh yeah, vehicle theft. Garaging your vehicle also means a slightly better insurance rate.

As for technology within cars... I am constantly using the Bluetooth in my car to listen to music and audiobooks. When I get my next car, it better have Android Auto. Yes, I realize that technology is a two-edged sword as automakers are trying new ways to make money post-sale on your vehicle. '

 

[Plutonic Panda]

Personally, I love cars either way, but I'm thankful for any car as long as that means I don't have to take public transportation. But still in a weird way I'm also grateful for public transportation when I don't have a car. I know that sounds crazy and I don't know how to further explain that point. But that's one of the reasons why I think having a good public transportation system is imperative.

[1995hoo]

My rental (from Enterprise) did not include a manual.

The first time I rented a Tesla, I had to look up the instructions online just to figure out how to turn it on before leaving the airport.

[1995hoo]

Let see here.... so many items, so little time....

I like boring cars.

There is nothing wrong with a dullmobile.

Manual vs automatic transmissions.... From what I can see, about two percent of vehicles sold nowadays come with an automatic transmission. I know that historically, manual transmissions offered better milage, modern automatic transmissions now have better MPGs.

....

I think you meant the opposite?

[ZLoth]

Manual vs automatic transmissions.... From what I can see, about two percent of vehicles sold nowadays come with an automatic transmission. I know that historically, manual transmissions offered better milage, modern automatic transmissions now have better MPGs.

I think you meant the opposite?

Posting on a early Saturday morning after a too-long day yesterday. It's fixed.

[Max Rockatansky]

It would be substantially easier to siphon gas out of a tank versus trying to use a drill.  Even with older vehicles getting the siphon going wasn't exactly a breeze.

I don't recall an insurance person ever asking me if my car was garaged or not.  The Corolla (and previous the Impreza also) get left outside since our garage spaces are occupied.  I'll probably be parking the Forester out on the street mostly once my wife buys a new vehicle. 

Automatic transmissions only recently became quicker and more efficient at shifting due to advances in onboard computers.  For much of the world though there is a much higher rate of manual transmission usage in the vehicle population.

Speaking of that Corolla, I need to get around to hitting with some clay bar and a good wax.  Bug season recently ended and that clean up is something I never look forward to.

[Dirt Roads]

Manual vs automatic transmissions.... From what I can see, about two percent of vehicles sold nowadays come with an automatic transmission. I know that historically, manual transmissions offered better milage, modern automatic transmissions now have better MPGs.

Even though modern-day automatic transmissions are supposedly programmed to improve fuel efficiency, I still believe that [some] humans can outperform the best computer programmer in this area.  My sister-in-law continues to get incredible gas mileage driving stick.  All that being said, it my opinion that most folks driving stick are doing to show off, either for: (A) loud muffler noise; (B) intense speed; or, in a few cases: (C) crazy low-end torque for jerking heavy loads.  None of those applications ring out as fuel efficient.

[SSOWorld]

speaking of TRON lines...

2020(?) Camaro SS Convertible

IMG_3065(1) by Scott O, on Flickr

[kkt]

Let see here.... so many items, so little time....

I like boring cars.

There is nothing wrong with a dullmobile.

Manual vs automatic transmissions.... From what I can see, about two percent of vehicles sold nowadays come with an manual transmission. I know that historically, manual transmissions offered better milage, modern automatic transmissions now have better MPGs.

When automatics are tested, the transmission is allowed to shift when it's programmed to, which is usually to shift to the lowest RPM that won't stall.  For manuals, however, the driver is not permitted to shift at their discretion - the driver of the test car must shift at certain set RPMs which are usually higher than an automatic would select on its own.