What are the pros and cons of owning a manual hatchback as a DD? Are they good first manual cars? I'm thinking about saving around 3k and getting a celica, maybe even a GTS but I've heard the GTS tend to have serious tranny issues, either way how are these cars?
Also are they as slow as they seem on paper? Not just the celica but hatches in general. If so what would be the best ones to get acceleration wise? I definitely want to get able to get to 60 in a somewhat decent amount of time. Which ones can be modded for better 0-60 if need be?
Evan White
There's shitloads of different hatchbacks, therefore they have different levels of performance, you dumbass
>hurr 0-60 You know nothing
Brody Lopez
That's a coupe.
My Protégé5 is gud, wouldbuyagain/10
Brandon Barnes
I'm kinda confused here. There's shittons of different hatchbacks out there...
Charles Ross
You dumb shit. Hatchbacks are about as practical as a car can possibly get. Also, if you want something quick enough to have fun with on the road, look into hot hatches like the Golf GTI and Focus ST, etc..
William Martinez
My only complaint with DDing a manual is when I have to crawl uphill. DESU I'd rather have fun when there is no traffic and deal with the shittiness when there is than DD an automatic again.
Bentley Morales
Oh look, the 0-60 is not important argument again. You must be one of those morons that loves getting onto the interstate at 30mph No it's not? I'm considering all kinds, but I'm just not sure which one to get Yeah I'm getting really sick of driving an auto personally. I learned how to drive stick with a tractor trailer and I've been wanting a manual car ever since
Lucas Baker
It might have a hatch, but it's not one.
Joseph Turner
If you can get to 60 in under 15 seconds like many hatchbacks can then that is enough
Landon Jenkins
0 to 60 isn't important because you don't get on to a highway starting at 0 and you probably don't end at 60. Here in Canada I'd do more like 60kmh to 110kmh before a merge. Maybe that's around 30 to 65?
Nicholas Edwards
You don't need sub-15s 1/4 mile times to make it up a hill or merge on the highway. OP, get a Civic hatch and call it a day.
Lincoln Ward
But that's a lift back you fucking idiot
Connor Sanchez
ITS A FUCKING HATCH YOU FUCKING IDIOT FUCK OFF
Cooper Sullivan
>pros
fun as fuck, better handling supposedly
>cons
have fun in cities like nyc, having to stop everywhere you go
Michael King
In those situations, is it better to leave it in first gear or no? I actually live near nyc lol
Kevin Flores
if you like having to redline everywhere, killing gas mileage and getting nasty looks from bystanders, yeah
Hunter Nelson
>My only complaint with DDing a manual is when I have to crawl uphill. Git gud with that clutch or is that your fatass feet is getting tired when pressing the clutch gently? LOL
Caleb Roberts
I own a Pontiac Vibe with a manual transmission, same thing as a Toyota Matrix, it's a pretty nice compact hatch
>Pros -Good gas mileage -Seats fold flat in rear for storage space -Good clearance for gravel roads, camping, etc -Manual transmission is nice because you control the shift points to maximize either power or efficiency
>Cons -Low power (1.8 L motor) -Not the most comfortable ride (compact car with stiff suspension) -Manual sucks in stop and go traffic, luckily I live in low population area so not a lot of traffic
Benjamin Lee
At what point does it get close to redline in 1st? Especially with a car like the GTS that has a 8k redline. I'm guessing around 15-20mph?
Connor Wood
Drove through NYC yesterday never getting out of 1st or 2nd. It's not that bad, people on this board are just fucking pussies.
Waaah I need to use both my legs. This board equates driving stick to being an actual pro racecar driver.
I taught my 16 year old sister stick in 20 minutes today.
William Myers
this. Driving a stick isn't hard. Veeky Forums acts like their manual Geo Metro is a performance car. I like to drive manual, I have an old Maxima with a stick shift, but my main car is a modern 7 speed auto transmission that accelerates faster and is more gas efficient than the standard option.
Ian Murphy
My Celica GTS goes from 0-60 in 6 seconds I've gotten 5.5 too you have to learn to stay in lift . I have no mods
Easton Peterson
Buy a fucking Honda Civic you retard
Carter Perez
Is the transmission for the gts as bad as people say? Any major issues in general?
William Adams
Its a quick car, the 2zz is a great little engine. That being said it was always hyped as a honda killer. My old integra GSR stock except for intake and exhaust would walk my friends GT-S no problem. Then again my gsr would walk most k20 civic SI's and stay right next to type S all day.
Christopher Wilson
If you have to ask about a manuel for DD, don't do it. Fucking numales.
Zachary Rodriguez
That is the dumbest shit i have ever fucking heard in my life
Bentley Moore
bump
Carter Hill
thanks for the tip soyboy.
Angel Jenkins
Is the GT just as good as the GTS or no? The GTS seems like it's really rare, almost more so than it's worth looking pursing but I'd love to own one