Ive been driving stick ever since my first car was totaled.
Learning how to drive stick was a necessity, but now its just fun.
Some of the savings will become easy to see, while a handful might depend on several variables.
Heres how driving stick saves you money.
Manual Transmission Cars are Cheaper Than Automatics
The biggest savings of all comes from the purchase price.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
The savings increase when you start looking atused cars.
Compare bargains on multiple car sites likeAutoTraderandCars.comto find great deals.
Seems a bit tricky, eh?
I did a test search to compare options.
One, a black 2004 Chevy Aveo Hatchback, had around 45,000 miles.
It had an automatic transmission and managed 31 mpg on the highway.
Want to boost your savings even more?
EvenConsumer Reportsexplains how some of the newer automatic engines are matching up to their manual counterparts.
For example, compare the fuel economy for automatic and manual 2004 Chevy Cavaliers.
Driving a stick-shift vehicle could eliminate this cost, especially in urban areas.
If your automatic vehicle stalls out, youll need a tow to the garage.
When a stick shift stalls out, you could actually drive the car to the garage bypopping the clutch.
Luckily, a police officer whose vehicle had a rubberized ram on the front bumper offered to push.
Theft Prevention: An Additional Benefit?
Your Turn: Do you drive stick, and was saving money one of your reasons for learning?
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