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[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry I like better fuel economy and support the Right to Repair

[–] Glimpythegoblin@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I do prefer manuals. But the fuel economy of autos largely surpassed manuals a few years ago. Can't beat 10 speeds or a cvt with a stick shift.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For new cars, sure, but I'll be dammed if I let anyone tell me that my shitbox(es) would be more efficient as an auto

[–] Glimpythegoblin@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Oh for sure. Old autos were terribly inefficient.

[–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Yep with CVTs you can basically maintain a constant RPM when driving. There's no way you can drive manuals as smoothly as a CVT.

[–] Destraight@lemm.ee -3 points 1 year ago

I bet you I can