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dbly1850
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Long Time Shifter

Post by dbly1850 »

I started driving my first standard a 1975 ford mustang.. I never stopped.. Today I drive a Madza5, has to be
one of the best mini-vans with a 5 speed. I love the handling. I even took out the central row of seats and man talk about hauling room and extra comfort..

Why I drive a standard..
Becuase the old lady is too lazy to learn.. Thus it's MY car and I get to drive it 100 percent. She has a Dodge Stratus, which would be a cool car.. *if* it was a 5 speed :-)

-David
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Welcome! Feel free to post pics of any and all your cars.
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AHTOXA
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Welcome!
'19 Toyota 4Runner TRD ORP
'12 Suzuki V-Strom 650
ColJessip
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Welcome to SS, I am the resident Porkchop.
Bemvindo a SS, eu sou o residente Porkchop.
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theholycow
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Re: Long Time Shifter

Post by theholycow »

Welcome. I am the resident divine/perforated bovine.

You say your 5 may be one of the best minivans with a manual transmission...are there others?
1980 Buick LeSabre 4.1L 5MT

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dbly1850
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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The old VW camper -> too bad they won't bring that back
Your right Mazda has the last model. :-(
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theholycow
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Re: Long Time Shifter

Post by theholycow »

I think the egg-shaped Toyota Previa was available with row-your-own, after the VW.

Was the more recent VW Vanagon available with U-grind-em gears?
1980 Buick LeSabre 4.1L 5MT

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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Hola!
2000 Honda Civic Si- Slightly faster than your grandmomma's grocery getter......slightly.
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six
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Re: Long Time Shifter

Post by six »

Welcome!

Always great to have a long-timer in the group. 8)

And I agree about the Mazda5, great handler. I had the pleasure of driving one as a rental, albeit an automatic one, but still, it was a great drive.
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watkins
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Welcome! I am the resident Viggen driver.

Take a look at our current events page for fun StandardShift activities:
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94Corolla5Speed
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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Meet spam in a newbie thread? You've sunk to a new low watkins :lol:
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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94Corolla5Speed wrote:Meet spam in a newbie thread? You've sunk to a new low watkins :lol:
:lol: Well, I guess he's the official promoter then.

On topic:
Welcome to the forum brother! Enjoy your stay!
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1974Alfa5spd
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Re: Long Time Shifter

Post by 1974Alfa5spd »

Welcome to SS!
dbly1850 wrote:She has a Dodge Stratus, which would be a cool car.. *if* it was a 5 speed :-)
I know the feeling. We've got a '73 Mercedes 450SL which would be a fantastic car if it had a manual. :twisted:
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Re: Long Time Shifter

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94Corolla5Speed wrote:Meet spam in a newbie thread? You've sunk to a new low watkins :lol:
Shut your piehole.
dbly1850
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Re: Long Time Shifter

Post by dbly1850 »

I here ya. I wish I could hit the lotto so I could afford one
Of those BMW'S with a full 8 and a standard shift

-Ðavîd

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I know the feeling. We've got a '73 Mercedes 450SL which would be a fantastic car if it had a manual. :twisted:[/quote]
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