Disappearing standard transmissions!

[DFBrews]

The big rig shifting is over rated especially in Denver traffic. Going 3rd-9th in a 18 speed over over and over

I could make it happen ghin if you want

[brutal]

Learned to drive in an old Chevy pickup with a three on the tree.

Took my driving test in my Duster with a stick.

Now I drive auto's. Bad knees and days in traffic in years past pushed me away from manuals.

[MrPrena]

One of the vehicle I own now is 6mt.
I really do not like "heel-to-toe" down shifting before the corner.

With that being said, yes dual clutch type of transmission w/ paddle is far efficient than manual gearbox.
MT drivers sometimes do not downshift to an optimal rpm at certain times. If there is less than <600 rpm difference from optimal range (example @6000rpm, and optimal is at 6500+), I just don't bother downshifting. It takes longer time to shift twice.

[Scanker19]

I want a Manual because I don't want to pay for an additional anti-theft device.

[Gman]

With the lockouts on the newer automatics, they're not an easy mark for theft.

I learned on a manual. If I get a sports car at some point, it'll likely have a manual. Otherwise, I'm just getting around and an auto is easy.

My prediction on self-driving cars: Manufacturers will take on liabilities currently owned by the driver/owner. Some horrendous accidents and huge lawsuits will remove them as an option.

[Eric P]

Standard transmission is the automatic. Manuals are now options.

[DOC]

I learned how to drive in an automatic and earn money with a standard. There was nothing like backing a cement truck down a 45 degree angle grade with full load and a sharp turn at the end in low low gear. The scary part was watching the imbecile spotter trying to back me off the road and into the river. My pickup has a 5 speed with a low first so really just a 4 speed. Its fun to hear valets tell me how hard it was to drive because first was so low.

[Aloha_Shooter]

My parents insisted I (and my siblings) learn manual and my first car was manual. My second car had Chrysler's Auto Stick because I was convinced I wanted manual control of the up/down-shift every now and then -- I used it a grand total of 3 times and that included the test drive. To this day I keep my hand on the stick and experience a ghost clutch but the reality is that auto transmission is superior for city driving. I still advocate kids learn on a manual because it teaches the to listen to the engine and transmission (or should) but it's a real pain to find one anymore.

[SAnd]

Now I drive auto's. Bad knees and days in traffic in years past pushed me away from manuals.

Same here. I swore I would never get an automatic until knee surgery and Denver metro traffic. One thing I have always liked about automatics is the ability to left foot brake. Now because my left knee is the better one it reinforces the left foot braking thing too.

[Bailey Guns]

I've never liked manual transmission vehicles...except the old "3 on the tree" types. Had an old Bronco with a column shifter and for some reason I just like those. Reminds me of simpler times or some other nostalgic reason.

At work I usually drive an automatic Freightliner or a 13-spd Peterbilt when my truck is not available. Shifting that transmission for 10 hours makes for a long day. I'll take the auto any day. I won't miss the manuals if they disappear. I know some will, though.