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Originally Posted by prydey
a bit off topic but i think its a bit more than just inability to drive a manual.
automatics are very good these days and most of the reasons for people avoiding them in the past are gone. Small cars were under powered and an auto just sapped that even more. Auto's were thirstier due to terribly inefficient torque converters etc. Auto's had less gears so cars would get caught between gears (hunt) on hills etc as the gaps between ratios were quite large.
I can't see myself ever buying another manual. They're just obsolete for family travel. I'm not that old (43) yet I already frown on people who treat public roads like a race track (yes, i used to as well when i was young and stupid).
so yes, i can see why manual equipped cars are becoming quite rare. They just aren't needed.
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Manuals are high on fun and engagement - i just bought a new manual car , so there are still around.