Will manual cars be obsolete 20 years from now?

[Takes Two To Tango]

I don't see it be completely obsolete, but it would be a niche thing I believe.

You'll still have manufacturers making them for specific customers.

 

[TCE]

Most likely because everyone these days are lazy and the younger generation for the most part are just taking their practical tests in automatics.

I, myself, will always drive a manual. Getting the revs with changing gear when you want, especially in a quick car, is what it's all about.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Most likely because everyone these days are lazy and the younger generation for the most part are just taking their practical tests in automatics.

I, myself, will always drive a manual. Getting the revs with changing gear when you want, especially in a quick car, is what it's all about.

Great job, have you ever had an automatic car?

 

[Cole train]

Never giving up my toyota corolla, thing is a tank

Car built for city yet i can off road it like a madman

 

[TCE]

Great job, have you ever had an automatic car?

Never have, what about you?

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Never have, what about you?

I drive a tiptronic gear shift nowadays. I've had automatics in the past, but I enjoy manual cars the most. But with heavy traffic bumper to bumper driving in the Greater Toronto Area, it becomes a pain in the ass.

 

[TCE]

I drive a tiptronic gear shift nowadays. I've had automatics in the past, but I enjoy manual cars the most. But with heavy traffic bumper to bumper driving in the Greater Toronto Area, it becomes a pain in the ass.

I used to drive a Civic Type R, but sold it a few years back now. Apparently they have shot up in price and are collectables now, wish I kept it to be honest.

It was the older version, the hatchback model.

She shifted, was absolutely rapid. 190BHP, V-Tec engine, 6 gears. You get to like the half way rev mark, and it'll boost you back in your seat. Got 147mph out of her on a straight track.

I do miss her, haha.

Won't be able to do that shit in automatics, lol.

Apparently they used to be rally cars, but they was so reliable that they turned them into street cars.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

I used to drive a Civic Type R, but sold it a few years back now. Apparently they have shot up in price and are collectables now, wish I kept it to be honest.

It was the older version, the hatchback model.

She shifted, was absolutely rapid. 190BHP, V-Tec engine, 6 gears. You get to like the half way rev mark, and it'll boost you back in your seat. Got 147mph out of her on a straight track.

I do miss her, haha.

Won't be able to do that shit in automatics, lol.

Apparently they used to be rally cars, but they was so reliable that they turned them into street cars.

Interesting thanks for sharing that info. You ever go off road driving or racing on track?

 

[Slobodan]

Our forum's very own @lsa is an avid supporter of manual cars.

He was a decent profesional race car driver until he was banned from racing in the Nürburgring after what he did to his main rival.

 

[TCE]

Interesting thanks for sharing that info. You ever go off road driving or racing on track?

I did a track once, wasn't a race, I just wanted to see what I could get out of her haha. Never been off road driving, what about you?

 

[Sweater of AV]

Unfortunately, they're already basically a novelty item at this point. They'll likely be effectively obsolete in 20 years.

 

[wwkirk]

I don't see it be completely obsolete, but it would be a niche thing I believe.

You'll still have manufacturers making them for specific customers.

Aren't they already unnecessary? Meaning, isn't the only reason anyone has them now is because they want them? Meaning in turn that since some people just want them, they will never be obsolete?

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Aren't they already unnecessary? Meaning, isn't the only reason anyone has them now is because they want them? Meaning in turn that since some people just want them, they will never be obsolete?

That's a valid point, there's always a small minority group who wants a certain thing. But in the bigger picture for everyday use by the majority of the populace it probably will be obsolete yes.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

I did a track once, wasn't a race, I just wanted to see what I could get out of her haha. Never been off road driving, what about you?

Never done both to be honest. But I'd love to just drive in a track someday to see how good you can perform with your car.

 

[Contempt]

As much as I've loved the manuals that I drove over the years, they are basically obsolete now.

Most of the really high performance cars don't even have a manual option as it's just too damn slow to shift by today's standards.

PDK with paddle shifts FTW.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

As much as I've loved the manuals that I drove over the years, they are basically obsolete now.

Most of the really high performance cars don't even have a manual option as it's just too damn slow to shift by today's standards.

PDK with paddle shifts FTW.

Well said man.

 

[kimocomplex]

Some people still have CDs

 

[jefferz]

Some people still have CDs

Lexus still puts cd players in their cars.

 

[ChickenBrother]

If by "obsolete" you mean superseded by other technologies for practical use, then yes it already is. But unavailable and no longer produced? No. I think there will be a shrinking but loyal market for rock bottom economy cars and off-road and sports car enthusiasts for another ~50 years. Same way there is still a market for vinyl LP records and pistol revolvers which have both been superseded by "better" technologies.

 

[ssBaldy]

They are obsolete right now, why wait 20 years?
Manual shift cars are only needed on a racetrack, in heavy offroading scenarios, or for personal preference.
Modern automatic transmission is vastly superior for day to day driving.