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12-10-2004 #1
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Manual or Automatic?
Help me make decision about a transmission for my 69 Camaro. I've narrowed my choices down between a TH-700-R4 and Richmond 6-speed. First of all, both my cars are automatics. My camaro has a TH-350 and it has always been fun to drive regardless of what manual diehards say. I will admit that my ford escort is quite boring in comparison. My brother's 4-banger manual ford ranger is fun to drive though because the shifting helps pass the time while i'm doing the 40second 1/4 mile.
I have never driven a fast vehicle that has a manual so i wonder if i am missing out on something other than the improved gas mileage a 6-speed gets. People have told me that with a manual I will have more fun driving and i will have more control over the vehicle. I wonder if having to keep a close eye on my tach and having to shift gears precisely every second or so will be more fun? I am willing to learn to be a better driver though if the rewards are worth it, but if not, i'd just as soon stay with an automatic. Please let me know what you think.
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