For sports or muscle cars, having a manual transmission can have a "higher status" among purists or enthusiasts. Even having the "right car" with the "wrong transmission" can make that vehicle less valuable and/or desirable.
Does it matter if a rider rides a Manual or Automatic transmission motorcycle?
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Does it matter if a rider rides a Manual or Automatic transmission motorcycle?
Does it matter if a rider rides a Manual or Automatic transmission motorcycle?
For sports or muscle cars, having a manual transmission can have a "higher status" among purists or enthusiasts. Even having the "right car" with the "wrong transmission" can make that vehicle less valuable and/or desirable.

For sports or muscle cars, having a manual transmission can have a "higher status" among purists or enthusiasts. Even having the "right car" with the "wrong transmission" can make that vehicle less valuable and/or desirable.
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