But a stick shift offers the advantage of being able to change how you shift gears depending on the situation.

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Fancy cars quickly reveal themselves to be huge pains in the ass: stick shift is senselessly annoying in the city and the wheels are constantly acquiring minute, infuriating blemishes.

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The old Cherokee rode nice, was easy to work on, parts are cheap, fun to drive stick shift, plenty of aftermarket support, easy and cheap to lift, and a 5, 000 lbs tow rating.

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Come on--a sports car needs a stick shift.

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Maneuvering through traffic with a stick-shift is a lot like navigating through a typical day at the office.

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Few buyers of large vehicles want a stick-shift transmission.

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