Will they ever stop making manual transmissions once all electric cars come out?

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Q. I am going to get a 2010 VW GTI soon, and want to get it in a 6 speed manual. I have driven manual transmissions my whole life, and just like the feeling and control of them. I do not think European or Japanese cars will stop making them anytime soon. Honda and VW will always have them available I believe. Most US carmakers have and will likely completely seize them shortly.

However I was reading that once electric cars come out, they will not need transmissions since they can put the power to the wheels directly like an electric motor. This kinda bums me out. Sure it is 10-15 years away, but do you think they could still have a way to make manual transmissions with that technology?

Answer
A trans. would help even a electric motor if you were pulling a load on hills to keep them from over heating the windings. I work on compressors that automatically unload to keep the amps from frying the windings so I think a standard could still be used with a amp meter instead of a tach. or at least a good auto. Also they know that guys like you are out there that like to shift, but in another 15 years you might even not care so much about jamming the gears with all the kids in the back seat if they have still have one. lol

does this car on craigslist sound like a scam?

marshall27

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1965270326.html

here the message they sent to me--
"The car it's still available, has 82,947 miles, manual transmission. It's in perfect condition, no engine/electric problems (4 Cylinder 1.8 Liter Turbo), no accidents/liens/loans. Exterior no scratches, never been repainted, interior no rips/tears/stains, never smoked inside. I have all the car's manuals, 2 spare of keys, title,documents. I'm selling the car because my child of only 19 died 4 months ago in a car accident, a drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiance's car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old. This VW Golf was his car and it brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it. The last price is $2,900.
Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay's Vehicle Purchase Protection Program. I just need your full name, full shipping address, home/cell # so I can open a case (with no further obligation or fees). eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need. We will take care of the shipping, so don't worry.
We hope to hear soon from you."
i have a strong feeling this is a scam what do you think?

Answer
Are you kidding me ?

Can you read ?

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You can sidestep would-be scammers by following these common-sense rules:

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