Originally posted by cdd29 I do some pretty remote photo shoots (abandoned bridges and structures). Good thing I decided to take the truck this time. Had a little fun too.
Back on the current trend, I too grew up on a manual. Had a 6 speed 370z several years ago that while fun was but tedious running through the gears while in traffic. Plus it was very finicky getting into 6th.Recently picked up another 370z but this one is an auto. Must admit I prefer this for the most part over the 6 speed. It does have the option of manually shifting (paddle shifters and also on the gearshift itself).
When I arrived in Germany for my NATO tour 1965-1967, I picked up a 1958 Mercedes 220S for Cdn $405.00. No tach, but top/bottom limit marks on the speedometer for each gear.
1st: 0-50 kph, 2nd 30-80, 3rd, 40-120, 4th 50 +. Note the crossover at 50 kph. The manual's suggestion for city traffic was drive up to 50 kph in 1st and drop it into 4th for mileage. The shift pattern for the on the tree shifter was much closer to an X than an H and facilitated the move.
I liked the tailgater deterrent as well; moving into the reverse gate turned on the backup lights.