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Old 07-29-2019, 11:59 AM   #575
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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 View Post
Part of the problem is that the power on cars is so high these days that a manual is more than most can handle. People rely on the auto like they rely on the nannies.
I think the problem is fuel economy more than power. MT have been handling massive power for years, but when you have to start adding 8 to 10 gears to a transmission to meet/improve fuel economy people lose interest.

I know I have zero interest in driving an MT with more than 4 or maybe 5 gears in it. When my car has as many gears as a semi, give me a DCT or AT.
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