Auto or Manual?
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Auto or Manual?
Forgive me. Me noggin is awash in numbers (of ALL sorts).
I'm lookin' to buy a used Escape-Hybrid. Probably an `05 or `06, but I may decide to go up to `07 or `08.
But I'm really hung-up on which trans. to go with.
I understand "driving" both types (comfort & convenience w/the auto as opposed to the control & power [for lack of a better word]w/the standard) ...
... but what about "LONGEVITY AND MAINTENANCE/REPAIR COSTS?
Which is gonna serve me better (i.e.: less expensively) - in the long-run (I'm wantin' at least 200,000, maybe 250,000 miles)?
I "think" I already know my answer.
I really am just about over the "desire" for "the stick" (as opposed to the "no-brainer" of the auto) - but won't a manual gimme better MPG's? Run cooler? And cost less in the long run?
Thanks in advance,
Glenn ...
I'm lookin' to buy a used Escape-Hybrid. Probably an `05 or `06, but I may decide to go up to `07 or `08.
But I'm really hung-up on which trans. to go with.
I understand "driving" both types (comfort & convenience w/the auto as opposed to the control & power [for lack of a better word]w/the standard) ...
... but what about "LONGEVITY AND MAINTENANCE/REPAIR COSTS?
Which is gonna serve me better (i.e.: less expensively) - in the long-run (I'm wantin' at least 200,000, maybe 250,000 miles)?
I "think" I already know my answer.
I really am just about over the "desire" for "the stick" (as opposed to the "no-brainer" of the auto) - but won't a manual gimme better MPG's? Run cooler? And cost less in the long run?
Thanks in advance,
Glenn ...
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go auto
you have to take the auto/manual argument on a case by case basis.. both the intention of the vehicle and the intrist of the owner. The feeling I got and my opinion is hands down the automatic in your situation.
As far as saving money.. you could potentialy save more in gas with a manual that is only if your driving habits are less aggresive on take offs ect. but if udont handle your clutch properly you'll be paying stupid money for repair. I've been in cars with people who i notice cant use second gear because they dont drive right. Besides doesnt the escape come with a nice little center island with cup holders and such that you wouldnt have with the manual? It'd be a better driving experience with still great milage.
As far as saving money.. you could potentialy save more in gas with a manual that is only if your driving habits are less aggresive on take offs ect. but if udont handle your clutch properly you'll be paying stupid money for repair. I've been in cars with people who i notice cant use second gear because they dont drive right. Besides doesnt the escape come with a nice little center island with cup holders and such that you wouldnt have with the manual? It'd be a better driving experience with still great milage.
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Great points all - thanks.
And you absolutely have a point with 2nd gear on a manual. I used not have any trouble with it (years ago - like, in the 70's & 80's) - but over the years I seem to have picked-up a bad case of what I call "lazy foot" (or lazy "feet") - I just ain't very smooth on the ol' "heel-toe action" & 2nd gear no more. Either that or they just "changed" all the damned vehicles!??!
Course, I'm kinda "beat-up from the feet-up" too - so, maybe that's got somethin' to do with it ...
Thanks for the reply, and I think you're right - it'll prolly be a new-fangled aut-oOO000OOo-matic fer me. I just hope its got more guts than my most recent experience(s) with a light-duty Ford auto-trans.
However, I gotta admit - them cup-holders are nice
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And you absolutely have a point with 2nd gear on a manual. I used not have any trouble with it (years ago - like, in the 70's & 80's) - but over the years I seem to have picked-up a bad case of what I call "lazy foot" (or lazy "feet") - I just ain't very smooth on the ol' "heel-toe action" & 2nd gear no more. Either that or they just "changed" all the damned vehicles!??!
Course, I'm kinda "beat-up from the feet-up" too - so, maybe that's got somethin' to do with it ...
Thanks for the reply, and I think you're right - it'll prolly be a new-fangled aut-oOO000OOo-matic fer me. I just hope its got more guts than my most recent experience(s) with a light-duty Ford auto-trans.
However, I gotta admit - them cup-holders are nice
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You don't have a choice with the hybrid. There is no manual trans available.
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A big consideration would also be is whether you intend to tow with the vehicle. I did not find this out until I already owned my '03 Ranger, but the Auto trans is rated to tow over 5k Lbs, where my stick is only rated for something over 3k!! I was not happy to find this out, especially since I had downsized from an F250.
Bob
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