[cmrdporcupine]

20 years ago, sure. Now if you want fun torque you drive electric and blink with confusion at manual-snobs.

I learned on stick and I still feel a nostalgic appeal, sure. I test drove a used hothatch Volvo C30 T5 Polestar edition last fall before ultimately settling on an electric performance car (Polestar 2) to feed my midlife indulgences. And I have to admit a certain ... thrill... from the turbo lag and the process of shifting.

But it all seems a bit silly when compared to instant torque at any RPM.

[Klonoar]

Manual snobs are a tiring bunch, it's not an inherently better transmission or way to drive. That said, instant torque isn't really that special and feels like a novelty after the first few times you've floored it.

When an EV actually has a suspension setup and overall weight that doesn't feel like I'm piloting a boat at sea, then I'll probably care. Porsche & co seem like they're still aiming for it so I've got some hope we get there.

[reddit_clone]

Speaking of snobs, I have had multiple arguments with Automatic snobs, who think I am a bit thick for still driving a manual.

They refuse to take 'I do it because I like it' as an answer.

[Klonoar]

I mean that's weird - "I do it because I like it" is, IME, the answer that makes everyone drop the discussion.

Personal preference is the most valid reason, lol

[reddit_clone]

You would think!

But people seem to take offense if someone doesn't follow what is common wisdom (according to them) !