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I'm a new member! Come read!
Hii, I'm 16, and have had my driver's license since May of 2007.
I've been driving automatics since I started driving, and I don't have any prior hands-on experience with MT cars.
I've been in the market for a car, a manual hopefully, because...what kind of man doesn't know how to drive a manual right? My dad could totally teach me, and if it's something I'm interested in, like cars and driving, I can learn fairly quick.
For some reason, my mom is against the idea of buying a MT car for me, she says I'm not experienced enough, but when else will I be able to learn right? I dunno, I've been impressed by manual drivers ever since getting a ride in my friend's GTI. Don't get me wrong though, it's not like I'm TOTALLY ignorant to cars and things...
I've been driving automatics since I started driving, and I don't have any prior hands-on experience with MT cars.
I've been in the market for a car, a manual hopefully, because...what kind of man doesn't know how to drive a manual right? My dad could totally teach me, and if it's something I'm interested in, like cars and driving, I can learn fairly quick.
For some reason, my mom is against the idea of buying a MT car for me, she says I'm not experienced enough, but when else will I be able to learn right? I dunno, I've been impressed by manual drivers ever since getting a ride in my friend's GTI. Don't get me wrong though, it's not like I'm TOTALLY ignorant to cars and things...
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People ask me all the time why I drive a stick... They think it's stupid... I'm getting really tired of attempting to educate the ignorant masses...
Don't let what they say bother you. If some kid in the U.K. (or one of the majority of countries around the world where you're not likely to even see an automatic) can learn to drive a manual as their first car, then you can most certainly do it. Just use your common sense, and you should be fine.
Welcome to the forum.
Don't let what they say bother you. If some kid in the U.K. (or one of the majority of countries around the world where you're not likely to even see an automatic) can learn to drive a manual as their first car, then you can most certainly do it. Just use your common sense, and you should be fine.
Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to the site, Yummy.
Parents are usually against buying a manual as a first car because they feel that you need to develop the appropriate skills as a driver first, then learn how to shift. Personally, I feel that you'll sharpen your skills as a driver even better while learning how to pilot a car with a manual transmission.
I think Zexel's approach is the most accurate - be polite, but go for what you want.
Parents are usually against buying a manual as a first car because they feel that you need to develop the appropriate skills as a driver first, then learn how to shift. Personally, I feel that you'll sharpen your skills as a driver even better while learning how to pilot a car with a manual transmission.
I think Zexel's approach is the most accurate - be polite, but go for what you want.
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I was fully licensed since last november (G2) but have had my umm.."learners permit?" (G1) since may 2006, and have driven auto till Feb.08 i got my first car, first MT. Dad took me out, gave me some lessons. I practised in the backroads and side streets, and was on my way. I love stick, lots of fun, always doing something, total control:P i get back in my mom or dads auto and go WTF is this, as i hit the brake with my left foot thinking its a clutch
Anyways welcome to the forum and good luck with your choice!
Canuck
Anyways welcome to the forum and good luck with your choice!
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Apples to Oranges my friend. The people in UK actually have standards and tests and requirements. Here, you show up with a car, sit down for a written test, get in a car and drive. If you can do that, you pay a couple of bucks and you can drive. Not sure of the procedure in the UK but I know it involves mandatory driving instruction.comingbackdown wrote:People ask me all the time why I drive a stick... They think it's stupid... I'm getting really tired of attempting to educate the ignorant masses...
Don't let what they say bother you. If some kid in the U.K. (or one of the majority of countries around the world where you're not likely to even see an automatic) can learn to drive a manual as their first car, then you can most certainly do it. Just use your common sense, and you should be fine.
Welcome to the forum.
Anyway, welcome to the site Yummy. Manual cars are impressive to ride in and drive, and believe it or not, they help your temperament. I used to be an aggressive driver. Really. I sped everywhere, I'd yell and scream at people to get the **** outta my way. Sling my wobblebox into corners (horrible suspension), chirp tires, etc. When I started driving a stick...I stopped speeding.
No really, I've noticed that just getting to drive my old automatic Beretta has changed me. I'm extremely bored when I drive, I phase in and out of attention (very uncommon for me in my tC), and overall I'm just getting impatient.
Driving a stick is the best thing for a kid, IMHO. Welcome aboard, and I hope you find something you like to drive!
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^^It also depends on what you drive, Nychold.
For me it's a little different. Driving my truck I was always mellowed out and slowly wobbling down the road.
Getting into my Rabbit I often feel a little zippy. I don't beat on the car at all, but zippy is good. Of course, feeling zippy while driving my old truck would have killed you, so...
For me it's a little different. Driving my truck I was always mellowed out and slowly wobbling down the road.
Getting into my Rabbit I often feel a little zippy. I don't beat on the car at all, but zippy is good. Of course, feeling zippy while driving my old truck would have killed you, so...
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Youre both definitely right. I was far more zippy in my 2.5RS. Subies are fun for playing. Now not only do I not throw the car around as much, but Im maybe 5-10mph slower on the highway than I used to be. The mpg readout might be the reason for that though.
Thats not to say that I dont frequently enjoy dropping to 2nd or 3rd and gunning it down the onramp
Thats not to say that I dont frequently enjoy dropping to 2nd or 3rd and gunning it down the onramp