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<blockquote data-quote="trplnkl" data-source="post: 340985" data-attributes="member: 13254"><p>The switch to auto tranys is basically because of fuel economy and improved reliability of the automatic. Better MPGs has been a well advertised point by automotive mfgs since the advent of automatic tranmissions. Granted the MPGs are not that much better vs. a manual shift, but better IS better. All the other things mentioned here are just pluses to add to the attractiveness of auto Ts.</p><p> Oh, another thing. Someone mentioned that maintaining an Auto T was cheaper than a manual shifter. Not so, the manual tranny, baring any out of the ordinary event, will last years and years before needing to be overhauled. You'll be dang lucky to have an auto last more than three years, if that long. Clutches, release bearings are much less expensive to replace than torque converters and shift valves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trplnkl, post: 340985, member: 13254"] The switch to auto tranys is basically because of fuel economy and improved reliability of the automatic. Better MPGs has been a well advertised point by automotive mfgs since the advent of automatic tranmissions. Granted the MPGs are not that much better vs. a manual shift, but better IS better. All the other things mentioned here are just pluses to add to the attractiveness of auto Ts. Oh, another thing. Someone mentioned that maintaining an Auto T was cheaper than a manual shifter. Not so, the manual tranny, baring any out of the ordinary event, will last years and years before needing to be overhauled. You'll be dang lucky to have an auto last more than three years, if that long. Clutches, release bearings are much less expensive to replace than torque converters and shift valves. [/QUOTE]
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