pltrgyst wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 04:36:45 GMT, Brian K
> wrote:
>
>
>>In the US there's an extra charge for a Manual Transmission if you are
>>going to buy one. Automatic is the norm for just about every car.
>
>
> That is simply not true. While there are numerous autos built only
> with automatics, there are only one or two isolated models on which an
> AT is standard and a manual costs extra. For the vast majority of cars
> and trucks offering both, the manual is standard, and the AT is an
> optional extra charge.
>
> Many rental agencies don't trust customers to treat a clutch properly,
> and would prefer to avoid the maintenance charges resulting from poor
> driving technique.
>
> -- Larry (lucky enough to have a wife who also prefers manuals... 8;)
>
For rental companies the real problem is that they have a rotten resale
prospect.
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