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Originally Posted by curves2000
As someone who swears by manual transmission cars and drives a manual every summer in Greece, it makes more sense IF you can get comfortable.
Manual transmission cars in Europe are more common and a lot of rental car agencies don't have a lot of automatic cars. The cars are generally smaller and it gives you more control for which gear your in for what is usually more narrow roads, crazier drivers and very hilly and curvy terrain.
Another thing I always notice and this is just ME is that driving a stick your more in tune with what is going on. Something about that man to machine connection FORCES me to pay more attention to everything around me. You need to anticipate the parking brake, the turns, which gear you should be in, downshifting for corners etc.
Driving automatic cars in someways for a lot of drivers can just be going through the motions.
Another benefit is that manual transmission cars are more fuel efficient as well and fuel can cost a fortune over there! Also always turn in your side mirrors whenever you park in the narrow streets etc to avoid any damage!
Good luck!
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Damn if you can't afford an extra $20 on gas, then maybe you shouldn't be going on a couple thousand dollar holiday?