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3 Speed Manual Transmission For Sale
Manual-transmission cars with a stick shift, a clutch and three pedals have their ardent defenders. But sometimes the facts don't support the reasons cited for the desirability of this transmission. Here we discuss five common myths about manual-transmission vehicles and list the pros and cons of a manual versus an automatic transmission.
In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuel-efficient than their automatic counterparts. But as modern automatics gained additional gears and relied less on a torque converter, they have overtaken manuals in terms of fuel economy.
In general, the manual version of a car will indeed cost less, but not always. Increasingly, as we see today with the Hyundai Elantra and Mazda 3, for example, the manual transmission is only offered on higher trim levels, which means you'd need to spend thousands more over the base model. In other cases, it's simply a wash. If you want to drive a manual-equipped BMW 240i, it won't save you any money up front since the manual is the same price as the automatic.
That depends on your definition of a "cool sports car." The 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is only offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both the highly rated Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe and the Chevrolet Corvette C8 are sold without a manual gearbox option. Finally, Ferrari and Lamborghini no longer offer any vehicles with a clutch pedal or gearbox. Sports cars don't get much cooler than those.
Most modern sports cars use a dual-clutch automatic transmission, which features computer-controlled clutching and offers the best of both worlds: the control of a manual with the ease of a conventional automatic, plus faster shifts than either.
There does not appear to be any evidence to support this statement. In fact, the opposite is more likely true. Because there are so few manual-transmission vehicles out there, many drivers who have just earned their licenses don't get exposed to them and so they have little interest in learning how to drive them.
There's one argument in favor of stick-shift cars that doesn't have a ready true-or-false answer. The theory is that because fewer people know how to drive stick shifts these days, cars equipped with them are less likely to be stolen. While there have been a few examples of would-be thieves being stymied by manual transmissions over the years, there haven't been any formal studies conducted.
"Some thieves might be thwarted in their attempt to steal a car with a manual transmission since many thieves possess varying levels of intellect," Scafidi says. "That very personal element is also a factor in the degree of expertise necessary to overcome some of the more sophisticated security systems.
Manual car prosThe vehicle is more engaging for the driver.
The driver has full control over gears and when to shift.
It's usually less expensive than an automatic-equipped vehicle.
The transmission often costs less to repair.
Resale value on sportier models is typically better.
Automatic car prosIt's easier to drive in stop-and-go traffic.
The majority of vehicles offer an automatic.
The transmission shifts more quickly and smoothly.
It offers better gas mileage.
An automatic transmission with manual control offers drivers the best of both worlds.
The simplicity of a stick goes hand in hand with simple transportation like the Chevrolet Spark. The 1.4L, four-cylinder engine is available with a five-speed manual transmission in the LS, 1LT, ACTIV, and 2LT trims.
Honda no longer offers a manual transmission in its regular Civic sedan, but you can still opt for a Civic Hatchback with a six-speed in Sport or Sport Touring trims. The Sport Touring offers a 180-hp, 1.5L turbocharged engine, but for even more kicks, go for the 200-hp, manual-only Civic Si sedan.
Serving up a pair of turbocharged engines with a side of six-speed manual transmission, you can row your own in either the Elantra N Line with 201 hp or step up to the Elantra N with its 276-hp, turbo four-cylinder.
The Mini Cooper has grown over the years and has even sprouted a few extra doors, but a manual transmission is still offered on Cooper and Cooper S variants, whether they have two doors, four doors, or a convertible. The coupe is the only one to offer a manual in the souped-up John Cooper Works model.
Under the skin, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 are almost identical. Motivated by a 228-hp, 2.4-liter boxer engine, a six-speed manual sends power to the rear wheels as standard in either Premium or Limited trims.
The Jetta continues to offer a six-speed manual transmission in both S and Sport form, paired with a 158-hp, 1.5L turbo-four, but you can crank up the excitement by selecting the stick in the Jetta GLI with its 228 hp.
To lower production costs, at its launch, the Bronco was offered solely with a three-speed, column-shifted manual transmission and floor-mounted transfer case shifter (with a floor-mounted transmission shifter later becoming a popular modification).[11] In 1973, in response to buyer demand, a three-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option.[11]
For the first time since 1977, the Bronco came with an inline-six engine as standard; the 4.9L 300 I6 was available solely with a manual transmission. The 400 V8 was discontinued, with the 351M taking its place and the 302 V8 making its return as the base-equipment V8.[18] The 351 Windsor made its debut in the Bronco as it replaced the 351M in 1982; gaining a 210 hp "high-output" version in 1984.[18][27] In 1985, the 5.0L V8 (302) saw its carburetor replaced by a multiport electronic fuel-injection system, rising to 190 hp (the standard 156 hp 5.8L V8 was discontinued for 1986).[18]
The Bronco returned its 4.9L inline-6, 5.0L V8, and the 5.8L H.O. V8 engines from the previous generations; first introduced on the 5.0L V8 in 1985, fuel injection was added to the inline-6 for 1987 and to the 5.8L V8 for 1988.[28] For the 1988 model year, a Mazda-sourced 5-speed manual was introduced.[28] The 3-speed C6 automatic was offered from 1987 to 1990, phased out in favor of the overdrive-equipped 4-speed AOD (1990 only) and heavier-duty E4OD (1990-1991).[28]
Using the Ford CD2 platform of the Ford Escape,[78][79] the Bronco concept was powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel (from the Ford Mondeo) and a six-speed manual transmission. Replacing ControlTrac II, an "Intelligent" 4-wheel drive system was intended for improved stability and fuel economy.
Ford did not disclose details of the engine used in the Bronco R. The only information that is known was that the engine was a twin-turbo EcoBoost engine. When it came to the four-wheel drive system, the vehicle experienced no issues with muddy sections of the course. While the drivers only had to use four-wheel drive with low gearing to get out of thick mud, the Bronco R stopped multiple times along the course to tug other competitors out of the mud, including a near 6,000 pound trophy truck. While the Bronco R's engine, transmission and four-wheel drive held up with no issues, many of the aftermarket suspension components did not fare the same. Around mile 495 of the 1000 mile journey, the passenger side spindle, lower-control arm and CV joint had been destroyed. The team was able to fix most issues and were able to continue the race until around mile 580, when the engine cooling fans began giving out (one fan had completely seized up, while the other was not working at max speed) causing the Bronco R to overheat and needing to be towed about eight miles to the next filling station. After about 30 minutes of working on the Bronco R to try to get it back on course, Ford pulled the vehicle out of the race due to severe mechanical issues.[82]
The slick Mazda Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch screen is now standard on all but the base 2015 Mazda3 sedan. Making way for the new tech, the CD player is dropped as standard equipment in lower models. A manual transmission is now offered with the larger 2.5-liter engine.
The coupe, which went on sale last summer, comes with a 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine that delivers 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque. Drivers have a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a nine-speed automatic. Hoekstra said sales are equally split between the manual and automatic, with younger owners preferring the \"nostalgic experience\" of three pedals.
The car community has been decrying the death of the manual transmission for nearly two decades, said Henry Catchpole, a longtime automotive journalist who now hosts videos for Hagerty. As more automakers allocate resources to building electric vehicles, drivers are choosing engagement over pure performance, he argued.
When Toyota released the Supra sports car in 2020, enthusiasts had one objection: there was no manual gearbox. The automaker listened and decided to offer the 2023 GR Supra with a newly developed six-speed manual transmission that was engineered and tuned specifically for the coupe's straight-six engine. At least 25% of GR Supra sales are expected to be the manual, a company spokesperson said.
Porsche takes driver engagement so seriously that it offers 25 models with a manual transmission at no cost. Certain 911 models, like the Carrera T and GT3 with Touring Package, come standard with a manual gearbox. 041b061a72