For a certain subset of drivers, selecting a new car isn’t as easy as it used to be. That’s because a fewer number of new cars are being made with manual transmissions than ever before, even though a large number of drivers absolutely swear by them. So what gives? At Avondale Nissan, we still carry models such as the Versa and Sentra, both of which are offered with the option of a manual transmission. Here are four benefits of a manual transmission that might not have occurred to you.
It’s more fun. There truly is something about running up the RPMs that makes your pulse race a little bit faster. There’s a reason why “Grind it ‘til you find it” can be found on bumper stickers and in popular parlance nationwide. It’s because the amount of control afforded by a manual transmission is second to none.
It’s cheaper. Say what you will about a manual transmission’s faults, but one thing that is indisputable is that it’s less expensive than its automatic or CVT counterparts. When you purchase a car with a manual, it won’t cost as much. When you have a manual transmission repaired, it won’t cost as much. And, for the most part, a manual transmission also gets slightly better gas mileage than an automatic.
Thieves hate ‘em. Think about it: if you’re a car thief, are you going to target a model that’s somewhat difficult to drive? Of course you aren’t. Driving a car with a manual transmission is something that not everyone can do, and that’s why thieves generally don’t look to steal one.
They just might be safer. Ruminate on this for a minute: if you’re driving a stick shift, would it ever occur to you to send a text message or make a phone call? You really can’t, and this makes a stick shift a little safer. It requires your total attention, which means that you’re more dedicated to the task at hand.
If you’d like to experience one of our many manual transmission-powered automobiles in the near future, we encourage you to visit Avondale Nissan today!