BMW 2-series Gran Coupe | F44 - View Single Post - Do men feel less macho if they don't drive a stick shift?

gdnyc · 07-07-2006, 08:52 AM

I've been driving a manual for about 7 years now. If I can avoid it, I will never buy another automatic again. The reason I learned to drive a manual, was so that I wouldn't be limited to driving automatics.
I live in NYC and used to work in Northern NJ. Let me tell you the Cross Bronx Expressway and the GWB during rush hour is bumoer to bumper. I had no problem with a manual.
Having more control of the car is also a benefit.
It's not about being more macho or impressing your local car club. It's about being able to do it. The majority of the rest of the world knows how. Why can't we?

07-07-2006, 08:52 AM	#64
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I've been driving a manual for about 7 years now. If I can avoid it, I will never buy another automatic again. The reason I learned to drive a manual, was so that I wouldn't be limited to driving automatics. I live in NYC and used to work in Northern NJ. Let me tell you the Cross Bronx Expressway and the GWB during rush hour is bumoer to bumper. I had no problem with a manual. Having more control of the car is also a benefit. It's not about being more macho or impressing your local car club. It's about being able to do it. The majority of the rest of the world knows how. Why can't we? __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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