# This Is When It Makes Sense To Start A Manual Car In Second Gear

> While there are still some affordable manual cars you can buy new, cars equipped with manual transmissions remain a very small percentage of the total market.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2170493/when-you-should-start-manual-car-in-second-gear/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a079308d303a70b8ab16456)
- **Published:** 2026-05-15
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #manual #gear #second #start #cars #makes #sense #additional
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