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[–] No1@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

You don’t buy a manual car because it’s faster.

Nowadays no, but back a few (alright many) years ago, manuals were both quicker AND more fuel efficient. Drivetrain losses in autos were bad, and the better gearing and more gears in manual vs auto meant they were quicker off the mark and could cruise at an optimal rpm with better efficiency.