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Originally Posted by Malaki86
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Originally Posted by Splitshifter
Automatic = P.O.S.
That's my opinion.
Why do you say that?
An autoshift transmission is mechanically identical to a straight-10. The only difference is that there is an electrical x-y shifter mounted at the top of the transmission, in place of the normal shift lever. There is also a computer to control it.
So, exactly why do you say they're a POS?
This kind of crap gets slung around everywhere. Autos were called 'crap' in the beginning with autos. Likewise ABS, computer controlled engines, and automatic spark advance. In cars, trucks, motorcycles, there's always someone who is afraid of change and afraid of technology. People who 'need' the crutch don't have the skill to do x, y, z.
My two favorites of this form of 'discourse':
A poster spent two minutes talking to one buddy (with a similar mindset) who experienced some nascent form of the technology 5, 10, 20 years ago. It sucked then (according to second hand knowledge) so it must suck today.
Number two is usually relegated solely to ABS, but I've seen it some in the auto/manual debate. 'Someone' said that 'in theory' an expert could stop faster (or shift quicker) than the computer controlled one. Well, since bench racer Ben is an expert, he can do things better/faster than the computer.
I've never driven an auto truck (school only had manuals) and have no intention of driving one for my first year or more. Why? Because at this stage, given the current market penetration, I would limit my skill development and employment opportunities in the future. Not sure where trucking goes in the future, but if it remains looking something like it does today, in another decade, that won't be a problem.