why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Having a stick reduces the odds of your car being stolen. (actually true).I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Do they even sell cars with sticks anymore?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Newsflash - smart kids (and adults) do stupid thingsIf you've got a kid that is stupid enough to text while driving despite knowing the dangers I'm willing to guess that they're still going to try to do it while driving a stick. It might even make things worse.
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
If you ever rent a car abroad, you'll need to know.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
After the nuclear war, automatic transmissions will quickly die out because of the lack of transmission fluid processing labs AND free gear technology. All that will exist will be stick, and you will NEED these skills. Auto only will die out. Don't be that guy.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
You've been driving 35 years? thought you were younger than thatIn my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
O COME ONMy dad tried to teach me stick, but I could never get the hang of it (I'm a lefty, which may have increased my difficulty). Not going to force my kid to do something that I can't do myself.
I still have fond memories of my '87 Daytona Shelby...but being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a stick SUCKS.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Of course it's true. You just hit the thief with the stick until he moves on to the next car.Having a stick reduces the odds of your car being stolen. (actually true).I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
linkOf course it's true. You just hit the thief with the stick until he moves on to the next car.Having a stick reduces the odds of your car being stolen. (actually true).I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
I said "may." I had trouble with my right hand working the stick. But I realize righty Brits have no problem with it on the other side, so I may just be generally lacking in coordination skills.O COME ONMy dad tried to teach me stick, but I could never get the hang of it (I'm a lefty, which may have increased my difficulty). Not going to force my kid to do something that I can't do myself.
I had a gf who's dad worked for dodg\Jeep back then, and every year for a few years he got good deals on car leases. First one that she had was a black cherry daytona. The next year was a light blue dayton GT...I LOVED that hell out of that car.I still have fond memories of my '87 Daytona Shelby...but being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a stick SUCKS.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
I drive a 5 speed and text, but i am reeeeeal good at itIf you've got a kid that is stupid enough to text while driving despite knowing the dangers I'm willing to guess that they're still going to try to do it while driving a stick. It might even make things worse.
They have been more resistant to adapt autos for several reasons:Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
I agree, but want my kids to get comfortable driving first before they have the additional distraction of handling a stick. Besides, shifting isn't in play after they're up to speed.I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
The gas mileage superiority is no longer a given. As automatics migrate to more gear ratios and CVTs, the mileage is passing or has passed that offered by manuals.Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
But other than that, nothing.
You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
That is, actually, the same outfit I'm wearing today.linkOf course it's true. You just hit the thief with the stick until he moves on to the next car.Having a stick reduces the odds of your car being stolen. (actually true).I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
A lot of times you need to book in advance. They don't usually have too many and run out quick.You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Yep. Went to London last fall and they asked me about three different times if I wanted the automatic w/ GPS. I insisted that I wanted to drive a stick (wrong side of the road as well!) without the GPS through the streets of London. Had a blast and didn't kill anybody.You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
I had never driven a stick before and was going to Italy. I drove my friends car for about 20 minutes and deemed myself ready.
Drove from Venice to Florence to Rome. Without GPS.
That was fun.![]()
Interesting. Didn't know that.The gas mileage superiority is no longer a given. As automatics migrate to more gear ratios and CVTs, the mileage is passing or has passed that offered by manuals.Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
But other than that, nothing.
I don't know for a fact. I'm sure there's something on google. I would suspect it's because cars with manual transmissions get better gas mileage and you could buy a small mansion for what it costs to fill up a tank of gas over there. :dunno:Is there some reason for this?Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
You got that right. My little Corolla in the snow is much better than other automatics I've owned. I can rock that baby like nobody's business and it's nearly impossible to get stuck.What's with the 'I don't want to make it harder for my kid to learn' logic? You do know that it was the ONLY option for decades, and that many 12 year olds learn to drive manual farm equipment very easily, right?
Also, driving a stuck makes you a much better driver. You learn how gears and engines work, how to anticipate and pay attention to things ahead of time, how to use revs and gears to get out of mud/snow. I REALLY drive better with a stick.
They don't have very many and you need to book way in advance. Last few times I went to rent cars overseas, all they had was left were sticks. One small town I went to I even tried to book in advance, but they didn't even have automatics available at all. I got stuck and needed to drive in France about 6 months ago and it was an experience.You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
Had to read 3 posts to make it here, but my thoughts exactly.If you've got a kid that is stupid enough to text while driving despite knowing the dangers I'm willing to guess that they're still going to try to do it while driving a stick. Itmightwill even make things worse.
I was never put in a position to drive one prior to getting my license eitherYou've been driving 35 years? thought you were younger than thatIn my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.why?I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
OK grampsI think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.