Originally Posted by
MetroMPG
I don't worry about manuals because almost all my driving is highway. The only clutch I've ever replaced in my life burned out not from "normal" wear, but because the lever arm outside the gearbox (where the cable attaches) had corrosion on it pysically preventing the clutch from completely engaging.
I'm not too worried about either, really, with the 10 year warranty on the powertrain. 20 years ago a mechanic told me that there really wasn't anything wrong with the auto transmission anymore. My Oldsmobile had auto and it lasted 17 years - went to the wrecker with a fine engine/transmission. The ford has 200k km on the clock and so far the manual has lasted. I'm thinking that 200k km is reasonable for either, and for me that represents about 15 years of driving. I would prefer the manual, but not for really practical reasons - a used CVT with air would be just fine too.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE 1.2 manual: 45.0 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 54.1 mpg (Imp)