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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: sommap on December 06, 2010, 07:08:30 am
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The first time I drove one, I was about sixteen and a cousin had an old car and he had me drive around for an afternoon. I had a couple of boyfriends who had a stick shift and I drove them once in a while. We had one van at home that had a stick shift and I think I only drove it a few times. I am ok unless I am on a hill. I am not confident enough to balance everything so I don't roll down into the car behind me. Needless to say, all of my own cars have been automatics. I haven't driven one in years and don't think I will again unless I am forced to do so in an emergency.
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The first car I drove, without a license, was a 6 speed Italian Lancia that was illegally imported into the US. I drove a 70 VW with a 327 engine in the back seat, an 86 Toyota MR2 5 speed, a 4 speed Milk Delivery truck and currently have a 5 speed subaru Impreza...Love stick!
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When my dad tried to teach me to drive a standard the truck kept dieing and then I ran the stupid thing into a ditch! I dont even want to try learning again I was so embarrassed.
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I sure can and also taught my two daughters on a stick shift vehicle. Made them think while driving instead of just putting it in "D" and going -LOL!
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8) Absolutely, I learned how to drive a stick shift when I was 14. 3 on the tree they called it, back in the day.. 1956 Chevy Truck. I`m 47 now and can drive everything that has wheels or tracks on it. Thank you US Army... :wave:
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I haven't driven a stick for about 9 years now. I taught myself when I was 18 because I had no choice if I was going to get to work.
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ii cant drive one but i want to take some classes on it because the car i want has a stick shift , so i gotta learn it asap
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:bunny:yes i can drive a stick shift, one of the first times i drove a stick, i almost went over our hedge and onto the road down below.. scared me to death,but finally got the hang of it......des
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Im an avid import car lover so , i have to learn to drive stick shift , i cant drive it ive atempted lol but failed lol , but i think all i need is a few tips and ill be on my way
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I really don't know??? A little....lol..... I tried once during the summer but had a hard time on the hills and balancing the clutch along with the gas pedal....that's my only problem. Once I get that, I know how to operate the stick shift and drive down the road, but I still need help with the clutch big time! Plus, in my husband's truck, I can barely reach the pedals so he had to up the seat as close as he could. It was funny because even then, I had to really hold a strong grip on the steering wheel to keep myself up.....lol... :sad1:
Once we were on country roads and I would ALWAYS spin the tires out...it was so funny, not then...but now that I think about it...it was! ;D
:peace: & :heart:
~workmama~ :wave:
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If I have too, but since my car is an auto now, I don't.
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I can but not very well. I've never owned a stick shift vehicle so i've basically never got to practice. I used to drive my boyfriends (now my husband) Mini Couper. He taught me how to drive it. I must admit it was quite humorous but fun.
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My dad made sure that I knew how to drive a stick shift. I learned on an old Rambler. I have made sure that each one of our kids learned to drive stick. They had to because we have an 1987 toyota corolla 5 speed that was the kids car. If they couldn't drive it they didn't have a car to drive. Needless to say each child learned to drive it so they could have transportation.
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If I have too, but since my car is an auto now, I don't.
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Yep. All of the cars I've bought myself (2) have been stick. I love sticks my next car will be a stick as well because they are cheaper.
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My future husband and his friend bought a used Army jeep. They taught me to drive the stick shift Jeep in a swamp. I was 16 and drove over a bunch of young trees by accident and they were rolling on the ground they were laughing so hard.
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Yes . The first car my dad bought me was a used car which had a stick shift. I had to learn how to drive it or I wouldn't have a car at all.
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I love driving a stick (that's what she said) but it's been years since me and my old truck parted ways and I've been in automatics ever since :crybaby2:
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As far back as I can remember, my dad always had an automatic. He was probably one of the first ones to have one.
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Manual transmission is much more fun to drive but really requires more attention so not something I'd want to have to drive all the time.
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I lived on a farm, so it was pretty much a necessity for me to be able to drive a stick, since the trucks and tractors all required it. Now we always have at least one car that is a manual. My hubby and I both like to drive fast and have control of the car, so we make sure we have at least one fun car to drive. Unfortunately, since we're going on having our 4th child now, I mainly drive our expedition and I've never seen an expedition with a stick. Hubby gets to drive the fun manual car to work every day. :(
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I tried to drove a stick years ago. I was so scared. It was a 1990 honda civic. When i was in a alot of traffic. i freaked out from that point on. i never grove a stick or owned one. Until this day i still have no interest in a stick.
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I learned to drive a stick from (believe it or not) my younger sister! :o I have had 2 manual cars since then. I drive an automatic now but i luv to drive stick. :heart: I like being in control of the car, plus i hear they are better on gas. :thumbsup:
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Love driving a stick. My first car had the shift on the steering column, 1-2-3. Then I had a 4 on the floor. That's my favorite, but I also like a 5 speed. I like the feeling of controlling the car, not the other way around. Also the control of being stopped on a hill in traffic, and being able to keep it "in play", gearing down while stopping, curves, etc. People who drive a stick have a love affair with driving period. I'd drive to the bathroom if I could.
Everyone should know how to drive a stick. Someone said something about the US Army taught him how to drive everything. Good for you.