POLL: Does your Aveo have an automatic or manual transmission?

[MetroMPG]

manuals are supposed to get 5mpg more than automatic.

A manual can get a LOT more than 5 mpg better than the automatic -- the EPA test for manuals handicaps the rating because the test drivers have to follow strict instructions on when to upshift & downshift, and the shift points are NOT economical.

See: Shift points: EPA testing of manual transmissions (why beating MT ratings is easier) - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com

But your results will depend on how you drive. Even if all you do is shift to the highest gear you can use once you get to cruising speed, you'll save a lot more fuel than the EPA rating suggests.

I did a demonstration of this with 2 identical brand new cars (Canadian Nissan Micra -- same drivetrain as Nissan Versa in the States), and the manual car got WAY better MPG than the auto in this case, even though their ratings were almost identical: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown: Nissan Micra 1.6L - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com

[Duderonimous]

Mines automatic but i wish it was manual tho

[DuncanG]

Auto because of left leg sciatic nerve problem. Very smooth. 2nd or 3rd auto over the years.

[ktilling93]

Auto or manual trans? And why did you choose it?

Have your previous cars had manuals or autos?

Manual all day

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[plan b]

The same for me. My car was a replacement so I was grateful for what I received, but still wish it was standard rather than auto.

[tonycortado]

Got an automatic in great shape!

[AveoJoe]

06 5 speed

[Gary Dennis]

Auto trans. I didn't pick it. The car was given to me and that's the way it came

[Ryan France]

I voted auto. I bought my Aveo new last August and have driven over 20,000km (about 10,000miles) and I've never had an issue with it. I live in California and did not have a problem once. Aside from the standard oil changes it's never needed to be in the shop. The only downside is the fact that it looses power when you have the A/C running - but with automatic windows and a sunroof that's easily rectified. I would recommend this car to anyone, anytime. just sharing!!

[rhyder7]

Manual trans. It is fun to drive.