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Originally Posted by Jblack4083
Of course I don't speak for everyone but a lot of times when debates like this come up, we tend to see people suggest "Real Men row their own gears" or "any dummy can drive a car with two pedals". It's almost as if some drivers are compensating for something instead of seeking a real driving experience. Nobody can deny that suggestive comments like these always come up.
When Dr. Nitschke says "Our European customers have understood that" it seems like he's saying European customers have moved past the "Real Men drive MT" image/complex and thus, have been more receptive to the new technology. Americans can be silly sometimes!
Once again i hope nobody that truly likes the feel of driving MT doesn't get offended by my post. Once again, even those people cant deny that some people have a complex associated with being able to drive MT, which isn't even hard in the first place. I learned in 1 hour!
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I think it has more to do with enthusiasts. Not really US vs World. I watch all the shows/reviews from UK and Europe, the reviewers always say they would prefer a manual gearbox over the flappy paddles. Certain car enthusiasts enjoy being fully involved in the car.