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They lament the fading art of manual transmissions, noting that most under-30s likely have never driven a stick. Reap shares his last experience driving one in Costa Rica, emphasizing the confusion and embarrassment of fumbling with gear shifts abroad. The conversation spans across preferences—mountain roads demand control, but city commuting favors automation, revealing how cultural and practical considerations shape our habits.
The discussion touches on the scarcity of American muscle cars with manual transmissions, a symbol of masculinity and control that is rapidly disappearing, paralleling technological shifts in transportation.