06-23-2003, 02:34 PM
Yeah, it could be a matter of pride involved, but I still love the manual. Makes me feel more in control of my driving. I can stretch the engine when I want to, without having to wait for the automatic to realize that I just floored the pedal :)
It seems automatics are far more common in the US than in europe. Maybe our car-park is older or maybe we just are slow to catch on. I wouldn't like having an automatic in the one I drive now (a WRX :D), but it's starting to get more common on new cars.
As for renewing the license I think it's even worse in Norway. I took mine when I was 18, and it's valid untill the day I turn 100. No new tests are needed. Personally I think that is a bad idea :unsure:
It seems automatics are far more common in the US than in europe. Maybe our car-park is older or maybe we just are slow to catch on. I wouldn't like having an automatic in the one I drive now (a WRX :D), but it's starting to get more common on new cars.
As for renewing the license I think it's even worse in Norway. I took mine when I was 18, and it's valid untill the day I turn 100. No new tests are needed. Personally I think that is a bad idea :unsure: