{"id":4642,"date":"2024-05-18T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=4642"},"modified":"2024-05-17T15:18:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T22:18:01","slug":"why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Enduring Love for Manual Transmissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, drivers split into two camps: automatic transmission lovers and those who swear by manual vehicles. While it&#8217;s easy to understand why most cars produced today have automatic transmissions (they&#8217;re much easier to drive), plenty of stick-shift lovers will tout the benefits of manual transmissions in vehicles. After someone asked an online car forum for their opinions, here are their insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#A_More_Engaging_Driving_Experience\" title=\"A More Engaging Driving Experience\">A More Engaging Driving Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Its_a_Theft_Deterrent\" title=\"It&#8217;s a Theft Deterrent\">It&#8217;s a Theft Deterrent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#You_Wont_Be_Asked_to_Borrow_Your_Car\" title=\"You Won&#8217;t Be Asked to Borrow Your Car\">You Won&#8217;t Be Asked to Borrow Your Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Dislike_of_Modern_Electronics\" title=\"Dislike of Modern Electronics\">Dislike of Modern Electronics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Its_Just_More_Fun\" title=\"It&#8217;s Just More Fun\">It&#8217;s Just More Fun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Keeps_You_Off_Your_Phone\" title=\"Keeps You Off Your Phone\">Keeps You Off Your Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Often_More_Fuel-Efficient\" title=\"Often More Fuel-Efficient\">Often More Fuel-Efficient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Cheaper_to_Maintain_and_Repair\" title=\"Cheaper to Maintain and Repair\">Cheaper to Maintain and Repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Better_Confidence_on_the_Road\" title=\"Better Confidence on the Road\">Better Confidence on the Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#Ability_to_Start_With_a_Dead_Battery\" title=\"Ability to Start With a Dead Battery\">Ability to Start With a Dead Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#15_Top_Tips_for_Full-Time_RVers\" title=\"15 Top Tips for Full-Time RVers\">15 Top Tips for Full-Time RVers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\/#11_Electric_SUVs_Perfect_for_Road_Tripping\" title=\"11 Electric SUVs Perfect for Road Tripping\">11 Electric SUVs Perfect for Road Tripping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_More_Engaging_Driving_Experience\"><\/span>A More Engaging Driving Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Manual-Transmissions.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Transmissions\" class=\"wp-image-5008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Manual-Transmissions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Manual-Transmissions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Manual-Transmissions-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/male-hand-holding-manual-gearbox-car-1068955487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most stick-shift-loving drivers cite a more engaging driving experience as the primary reason for preferring manual transmissions. It connects you to the car, gives you another level of control over your vehicle, and is more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t drive simply to get from point A to point B. I drive because I enjoy the act of driving, of piloting my vehicle.&#8221; Other people agree with this sentiment, with one man adding, &#8220;I feel like I&#8217;m driving a fully-fleshed out machine when I drive a stick, as opposed to a glorified go-cart when I drive an automatic.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_Theft_Deterrent\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a Theft Deterrent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-thief.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5649\" style=\"width:879px;height:587px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-thief.png 869w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-thief-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-thief-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Daniel Jedzura \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-thief-trying-break-into-screwdriver-420540250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Facts are facts: if you can drive a manual, you can drive an automatic vehicle. However, the reverse isn&#8217;t true, making stick-shift cars an illogical choice for car thieves. A person can&#8217;t steal your vehicle if they can&#8217;t drive it. Because most people today have never driven a manual transmission car, they are harder to steal by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Wont_Be_Asked_to_Borrow_Your_Car\"><\/span>You Won&#8217;t Be Asked to Borrow Your Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5650\" style=\"width:854px;height:569px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-keys.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ljupco Smokovski \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/male-hand-suit-giving-car-keys-1768050971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some car owners are generous in lending out their vehicle to family and friends, but if you are the miserly type (and there&#8217;s nothing wrong with that), owning a manual transmission car or truck will prevent people from asking to borrow your ride. &#8220;It&#8217;s been a godsend,&#8221; reveals one man. &#8220;Nobody has ever asked to borrow my car because I&#8217;m pretty sure nobody knows how to drive it. It&#8217;s great.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dislike_of_Modern_Electronics\"><\/span>Dislike of Modern Electronics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dislike-of-Modern-Electronics.jpg\" alt=\"Dislike of Modern Electronics\" class=\"wp-image-5010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dislike-of-Modern-Electronics.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dislike-of-Modern-Electronics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dislike-of-Modern-Electronics-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/manual-transmission-driving-modern-car-stick-621502292\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/manual-transmission-driving-modern-car-stick-621502292\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As vehicles become increasingly technologically advanced, many drivers prefer the relative simplicity of an old-fashioned manual transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As much as I love technology, electronic systems break, and when they do, you are stuck, literally,&#8221; one driver laments. For example, they have Ford Focus which has an electronic transmission. The motherboard blew out, and the car wouldn&#8217;t even start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Just_More_Fun\"><\/span>It&#8217;s Just More Fun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-couple-in-car.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5651\" style=\"width:873px;height:582px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-couple-in-car.png 955w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-couple-in-car-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-couple-in-car-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: AlessandroBiascioli \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-senior-couple-having-fun-driving-2175757839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most stick-shift drivers admit that vehicles with manual transmissions are more fun to drive. &#8220;It&#8217;s all about F-U-N!&#8221; says one enthusiastic driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They confess to constantly feeling like a kid playing a driving video game for the first time. &#8220;It&#8217;s just a blast.&#8221; Judging by the sheer amount of drivers who agree with this statement, it&#8217;s starting to become clear what automatic transmissions lack in the driving world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeps_You_Off_Your_Phone\"><\/span>Keeps You Off Your Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-phone.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5652\" style=\"width:887px;height:592px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-phone.png 871w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-phone-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-phone-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Nick Starichenko \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mobile-phone-on-magnet-car-mount-618986816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although not all drivers cite this as a significant reason they love manual transmissions, enough people spoke about this to raise our eyebrows. Since driving a stick-shift is primarily a two-handed operation, it prevents the driver from using their cell phone while driving. &#8220;It&#8217;s a huge safety benefit because it forces you to be more focused,&#8221; admits one driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, one enterprising person bragged, &#8220;I can proudly say I can drive a stick AND be on my phone.&#8221; That&#8217;s impressive but not something anybody would recommend. Stop texting and driving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Often_More_Fuel-Efficient\"><\/span>Often More Fuel-Efficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fuel-efficient-hedge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5653\" style=\"width:840px;height:619px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fuel-efficient-hedge.png 726w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fuel-efficient-hedge-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: pogonici \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/green-energy-concept-grass-growing-shape-370949984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Historically, driving a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission means better gas mileage than a car with an automatic transmission, which many drivers point out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is one caveat: one driver claims that newer automatic transmissions have so much tech in them that they&#8217;re more efficient than manuals. It&#8217;s crazy how advanced they&#8217;ve become in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheaper_to_Maintain_and_Repair\"><\/span>Cheaper to Maintain and Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/save-now.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5654\" style=\"width:873px;height:533px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/save-now.png 878w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/save-now-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/save-now-768x470.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Olivier Le Moal \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-pushing-start-button-text-save-1025803900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a result of being more engaged in your vehicle, you&#8217;ll naturally become more invested in the inner workings of it, a good point that many drivers acknowledge. This will naturally translate into being able to do a lot of repairs on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, manual transmissions have far fewer electronics than modern automatic transmissions, which leads to lower repair costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Confidence_on_the_Road\"><\/span>Better Confidence on the Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-driving-on-road.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5655\" style=\"width:875px;height:583px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-driving-on-road.png 885w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-driving-on-road-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-driving-on-road-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: PV productions \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/male-driver-drives-speed-through-streets-2208065555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some argue that manual transmissions lead to a more confident driving experience, although everyone doesn&#8217;t share this feeling. &#8220;I feel more confident when I drive stick, personally,&#8221; confesses one man. We don&#8217;t want to judge anybody for their confidence issues, so if driving a stick works for this person, we&#8217;re all for it. Better a confident driver than a distracted one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ability_to_Start_With_a_Dead_Battery\"><\/span>Ability to Start With a Dead Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dead-car-battery.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5656\" style=\"width:889px;height:594px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dead-car-battery.png 837w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dead-car-battery-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dead-car-battery-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: CC7 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/selective-focus-charging-car-electricity-trough-422402086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While many reasons for loving a manual transmission have been subjective, this specific reason is objective. Starting your stick-shift car is still possible if you have a dead battery. &#8220;The ability to start the car with a dead battery without a jumper or another car is next-level stuff,&#8221; says one proud owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ask\/comments\/xtmj1e\/why_do_car_people_love_manual_transmissions_so\/?sort=top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thread<\/a> inspired this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"http:\/\/why-car-people-love-manual-transmissions\" target=\"_blank\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential Motorcycle Accessories for Safety and Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bluetooth-Helmet-Communication-System.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bluetooth-Helmet-Communication-System.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bluetooth-Helmet-Communication-System-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bluetooth-Helmet-Communication-System-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Steve Cukrov \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/irvine-california-21-feb-2022-side-2128067282\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/irvine-california-21-feb-2022-side-2128067282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The allure of the open road, the symphony of a roaring engine, and the freedom of two wheels have long captured the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts. Yet, the true essence of biking goes beyond the machine and the ride; it&#8217;s also about gearing up right. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/lifestyle\/shopping\/essential-motorcycle-accessories-for-safety-and-comfort\/ss-BB1ldtTa?cvid=f62fa23264e64d39bc9d126d523eed11&amp;ei=100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Top_Tips_for_Full-Time_RVers\"><\/span>15 Top Tips for Full-Time RVers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-the-Right-RV-Based-on-Your-Needs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-the-Right-RV-Based-on-Your-Needs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-the-Right-RV-Based-on-Your-Needs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-the-Right-RV-Based-on-Your-Needs-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Pol Sole \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/summer-tourism-rv-mountain-campers-parked-1929794372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Living as a full-time RVer is an exciting journey that offers a unique blend of freedom and simplicity, but it comes with its own set of challenges. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/travel\/news\/15-top-tips-for-full-time-rvers\/ss-AA1nsFbw?cvid=f62fa23264e64d39bc9d126d523eed11&amp;ei=96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Electric_SUVs_Perfect_for_Road_Tripping\"><\/span>11 Electric SUVs Perfect for Road Tripping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fisker-Ocean.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fisker-Ocean.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fisker-Ocean-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fisker-Ocean-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ringo Chiu \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fiskers-new-ocean-electric-vehicle-displayed-2077143964\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fiskers-new-ocean-electric-vehicle-displayed-2077143964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Beyond their environmental benefits, these vehicles are packed with state-of-the-art technology, luxurious amenities, and driving capabilities that cater to the modern explorer. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-luxury\/11-electric-suvs-perfect-for-road-tripping\/ss-BB1lIwKL?cvid=f62fa23264e64d39bc9d126d523eed11&amp;ei=98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, drivers split into two camps: automatic transmission lovers and those who swear by manual vehicles. 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