MotoringFile MF Vault: An Ode to the Manual

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  1. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    This week from the MF Vault we’re re-visiting a couple of features we published last year giving opposing views on everyone’s favorite debate: auto vs manual. With a dramatically updated automatic coming with the F56 (to be introduced late next year) it’s perhaps a good time to renew our appreciation for that ever engaging piece...

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  2. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: I could really care less what others think about this issue. For me, the manual is better. For one thing, it keeps me from being distracted from my driving. It makes me pay attention. JUST ME. I'll never give the manual stick shift up until they pry it from my cold dead fingers:eek6::eek6:. Gee,where have I heard that before?:lol::lol::lol::Thumbsup:

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    Yes in a MINI a manual is a must to me!!!! Others may not agree but that is there issue not mine!
     

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