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Stick or Automatic: What's better off-road?

 
esanchez esanchez
Administrator | Posts: 198 | Joined: 06/06
Posted: 10/10/06
12:19 PM

Do you guys think a stick-shift or automatic is better for off-roading? Benefits? Drawbacks?  

 
Dino123 Dino123
New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 09/06
Posted: 10/12/06
08:03 AM

In all honesty I would have to say automatic because there is no clutch and you don't have to deal with stalling while climbing rocks or in the mud. I think manual is better for the street where auto is better for riding trails.  

 
truckmod75 truckmod75
Moderator | Posts: 17 | Joined: 06/06
Posted: 10/20/06
08:26 AM

As much as I like manuals for street driving, I think the extra hand and foot afforded by an automatic ultimately gives you more control over negotiating a trail. I think I'd have to agree with Dino 123.