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Manual Transmissions versus Automatic Transmissions?

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Both manual transmissions and automatic transmissions, effect and enable movement, momentum, effecting starting, stopping, accelerating, maintaining speed (faster/slower) and reversing of automobiles for example (in our case). Various components work closely together to make this process possible. There components are important individually and collectively to make the transmission (regardless of type) function optimally. Components like the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch plate, release bearing, control linkages and the transmission (manual in this listing case), to engage and disengage power from the engine and enable the above-mentioned processes and outcomes.

Most people argue for manual transmissions and vehicles due to the enjoyment and empowerment they feel by the ‘control’, or hands on fun experience they have, shifting the gears by hand. Some still contest that the manual transmissions still have more of a sense of reality of drivability and driving skill, all in all more spirited to drive. Others position their argument to say that they are cheaper to buy and maintain, and offer improved performance and fuel economy when compared to automatic transmissions. This might have rung true a while ago, but not so much anymore, complexity of units and/or budgets, the gap is much closer now.

There are buying guides available online, that contains all the cars available with manual transmissions. Some drivers, car owners and industry die-hards will continue to swear by the manual transmission for a while to come. With all of the advancements and automatic transmissions with 5, 6 and now 7 forward speeds, controlled by extremely interactive computer systems, it is nearly impossible not beat an automatic with a stick.

Even Porsche has a 7 speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually and posts the same track times the 8 speed standard model does.

The choice then comes down to your enjoyment and personal preferences. With the exception of sports cars, and we have an exception with the Porsche 7 speed automatic, you have to make the choice.

Yes, the choice has to be yours, but we can help out by providing the type of information you need to make an informed decision. If making a decision on replacing a transmission has to be made, let us provide you with the type of information you need to make your best decision. GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.