Manual Transmission Cars Survey
Introduction
Manual transmission cars are becoming increasingly rare, but they still have a loyal following among driving enthusiasts.
There are many reasons why people prefer manual transmission cars, including the greater control they offer over the driving experience, the improved fuel efficiency they can provide, and the lower cost of ownership they can entail.
This survey was conducted to gather information about the preferences and experiences of manual transmission car owners.
The survey was conducted online and received responses from over 1,000 manual transmission car owners.
Demographics
- Age: The average age of respondents was 35 years old.
- Gender: 65% of respondents were male and 35% were female.
- Income: The average household income of respondents was $65,000.
- Education: 75% of respondents had a college degree or higher.
Car Ownership
- Make: The most popular make of manual transmission car among respondents was Honda, followed by Toyota and Mazda.
- Model: The most popular model of manual transmission car among respondents was the Honda Civic, followed by the Toyota Corolla and the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
- Year: The average year of the manual transmission car owned by respondents was 2008.
- Mileage: The average mileage of the manual transmission car owned by respondents was 100,000 miles.
Driving Habits
- Commuting: 70% of respondents used their manual transmission car for commuting to work or school.
- Road trips: 55% of respondents had taken their manual transmission car on a road trip of at least 500 miles.
- Track driving: 25% of respondents had taken their manual transmission car to a track for driving instruction or racing.
Preferences
- Why manual transmission?: The most common reasons given by respondents for preferring manual transmission cars were the greater control it offered over the driving experience, the improved fuel efficiency it provided, and the lower cost of ownership it entailed.
- Preferred gear ratios: The most popular gear ratios among respondents were 6-speed manual transmissions with a close-ratio first gear and a tall sixth gear.
- Preferred shifter feel: The most popular shifter feel among respondents was a short-throw shifter with a light, precise feel.
Experiences
- Reliability: 90% of respondents reported that their manual transmission car had been reliable, with few or no major problems.
- Maintenance costs: The average annual maintenance cost for a manual transmission car was $500.
- Fuel efficiency: The average fuel efficiency for a manual transmission car was 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Conclusion
Manual transmission cars are still a popular choice among driving enthusiasts, and for good reason.
They offer greater control over the driving experience, improved fuel efficiency, and lower cost of ownership than automatic transmission cars.
If you are considering buying a new car, a manual transmission car should definitely be on your list.
