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Old 07-26-2016, 05:45 PM
 
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I'm a newly licensed driver that has only driven automatics so I'd be learning to drive manual.
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:51 PM
 
Location: Sugarmill Woods , FL
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I'm a newly licensed driver that has only driven automatics so I'd be learning to drive manual.
NO!
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:54 PM
 
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having driven both round the LA area, in all kinds of traffic, i also say NO NO NO!!!
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:58 PM
 
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Yay, I prefer a manual in traffic. As long as it is one with a really light clutch.
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:59 PM
 
Location: Riverside Ca
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My personal truck is a manual. It's no fun in rush hour traffic. As a dd I would say no
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:03 PM
 
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I plan to buy a Miata so I can force myself to drive stick shift.
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:04 PM
 
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Learn by taking a friend with you who can teach on some used car test drives.
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:52 PM
 
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DO IT! I dare you haha
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:55 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Been driving sticks since 1973 in all kinds of traffic.

Go for it.
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:58 PM
 
Location: Gila County Arizona
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Live in the N.Y.C. area....

I have driven manuals all my life... No problems.

Go for it.
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