I Miss Driving a Manual DD

[Dr. Gonzo]

I've had my 2015 WK2 for a while; bought it in June 2019 with 40k miles. It's now at 82k and has been a great daily driver, but I miss driving a manual. There's a 2011 Audi S4 6spd that caught my attention; clean, 2 owners, well documented. Only caveat is, it has 170k miles. The transaction of selling mine and buying it would likely net me a couple grand. That being said, it's still an older kraut mobile with 90k more miles.

Tell me I'm stupid for considering this up/down grade of a daily driver. Or tell me it's not a bad idea.

 

[Roots-type]

A 12yr old German car closing in on 200k miles? I think you know the answer, doctor.

 

[Black02GT]

I've had my 2015 WK2 for a while; bought it in June 2019 with 40k miles. It's now at 82k and has been a great daily driver, but I miss driving a manual. There's a 2011 Audi S4 6spd that caught my attention; clean, 2 owners, well documented. Only caveat is, it has 170k miles. The transaction of selling mine and buying it would likely net me a couple grand. That being said, it's still an older kraut mobile with 90k more miles.

Tell me I'm stupid for considering this up/down grade of a daily driver. Or tell me it's not a bad idea.

Depending on traffic Auto all day. I DDed my Mustang for years but auto truck (tuned) by far. The distance I go so much easier to chill listen to the radio or podcasts net difference is like a 1:30 top and I show up chill. Not pissed off every time I got up in the revs and went to shift I got a car slowing down in front.

Just me.

 

[LS WUT]

So I go back and forth a lot with my cars. I drive the hellcat, GT500, and cobra. I enjoy the manual for a more spirited driving. A lot of my work commute is stop, and go. Some in back roads. I don’t enjoy that as much. However the ride home is rewarding! As for the German car with 170k miles? I’d go with a hard No man.

 

[03cobra#694]

Automatic all day anymore. I drove a semi with a 18 speed, so...

 

[gimmie11s]

Automatic all day anymore. I drove a semi with a 18 speed, so...

 

[03cobra#694]

Jealousy will get you no where pumpkin. I'm sure that dually Ram is a stick.

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

I knew it was a stupid idea. Just needed some reinforcement.

 

[03cobra#694]

Oh yeah, nope to the OP.

 

[BlueSnake01]

For a minute there I thought the thread title said "I Miss Driving a Blonde DD" *sigh*

 

[gimmie11s]

Jealousy will get you no where pumpkin. I'm sure that dually Ram is a stick.

Sell me your car and just be old already.

Ill man handle that bitch!

 

[Relaxed Chaos]

I do not like daily driving my auto-stupid transmission. I'd get a manual.

If you get any high mileage car, remember people don't sell cars because they are problem free awesome cars. A car's history really does matter. Have extra cash ready for maintenance.

 

[P49Y-CY]

18 years of everyday terminator driving here.

life's too short for a boring dd.

 

[cobracide]

I can't remember the last time I drove an automatic "slushbox". Realize auto trans have come a long ways but I really don't care.

 

[Kevins89notch]

My daily is my FiST, but I'm not in bumper to bumper traffic. I'm fine with a manual as my daily as long as I'm not driving in LA/Miami/etc.

Years back I drove my 89 to a shuttle launch that was delayed with like 2 minutes. It was 30 miles each way. I think it took me a solid 90 minutes to get there, an hour at Wendy's hoping traffic would let up and then 2 hours driving home. My right leg was not happy.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

You knew the answer before you posted !!
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[Fastback]

Keeps you engaged on the dangerous commute everyday. So many cars have made people just an occupant. Blind spot, auto pilot, cruise control with sensing cars.
We should be more focused on the things going on around us.

Most people don't know how to drive around someone, driving a manual anymore. They pull up on your bumper anywhere. They always seem to wonder why you leave a 2 car gap in traffic, they suppose it's for them to dive bomb in at the last merge point. But anyhow, do it! Just not with the Audi! Been running a manual for the last 15 years daily. I like the engagement in driving.

Just remember, leave a bigger gap in traffic, and creep along. Do it!

 

[Blk04L]

Daily a manual? Yea, it's fun.
Buying an Audi with 170k miles to be your DD? No.
Hell, I would be hesitant to buy any german car outside of warranty, unless the price is almost suspiciously cheap.

 

[Dusten]

Depending on traffic Auto all day. I DDed my Mustang for years but auto truck (tuned) by far. The distance I go so much easier to chill listen to the radio or podcasts net difference is like a 1:30 top and I show up chill. Not pissed off every time I got up in the revs and went to shift I got a car slowing down in front.

Just me.

I hated a manual in traffic. Now that I drove to work at 10pm and drive home at 530 am I don't mind it. Granted it's just a manual accord.

 

[fitforspeed]

I like you daily a wk2. It is one of the most enjoyable vehicles I have owned. I also have a manual for those times I feel the need to get out and get a little sideways. I love the manual for its own characteristics and the auto for its characteristics. I daily drove a manual for many years. Traffic and manuals just get tiresome if done daily for me. Get a manual for those weekends when there’s no place and time to be anywhere. Just make sure that whatever you drive that it has plenty of go fast under the hood and it will stay fun.


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