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dpli
Daylight savings :)
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Yes and drove one for 13 years. I bought in when I lived in San Francisco because once you master the hills, I feel like you have a lot more control of the car with a manual.
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TheWhiteRabbit
Thru the rabbit hole!
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Posted by MrsNYPDsGirl
could someone please explain how I am supposed to talk on the phone, steer, rummage through my purse AND change gears all at the same time?!?!?  
You eventually figure it out, but it is a challenge - my knees are usually involved... 
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| Posted 10/25/07 4:19 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Yes I can.
I do not have one now though.
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| Posted 10/25/07 4:20 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
i have had two lessons, so in theory i *know* how to drive a stick shift, but i'm not particularly good, and i don't really like it, i would rather drive an automatic.
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| Posted 10/25/07 4:28 PM |
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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I do and I prefer manual.
My first car (84 Camaro) was a manual. My most recent car (GTI VR6) was a manual too. I moved to NY in that car. Honestly, it was more fun to drive it on the open roads in MN than it was in traffic in NY. We won't own another manual as long as we live in the city.
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| Posted 10/25/07 4:39 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
My dad tried to teach me at 16 but my stepdad was able to teach me at 18. I drove stick for 10 years...now DH has my car and I have the automatic. I love it UNLESS it's snowing and the LIE is moving at 3 mph and it takes me 9 hours to go 35 miles. Then I don't love it so much!
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| Posted 10/25/07 5:16 PM |
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Emily
Kasey & Me! Lurves it!
Member since 7/06 8703 total posts
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STBHC
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I learned how to drive manual transmission before I got my license. My dad had a manual mid life crisis car.
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| Posted 10/25/07 5:40 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I love sticks. I had a 240 sx that rocked. I may end up with another times time around for the affordability factor and that I may get a car that is better suited with a manual transmission.
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ODonnell
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Absolutely. My first automatic was when I moved to the US. I drive a manual every time I go to Ireland or England - it helps to remind me I should be on the other side of the road
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| Posted 10/25/07 5:46 PM |
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yankinmanc
Happy Days!
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Posted by ODonnell
Absolutely. My first automatic was when I moved to the US. I drive a manual every time I go to Ireland or England - it helps to remind me I should be on the other side of the road
I have to use a post it note on the dashboard..."stay to the right" "Stay to the left"
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| Posted 10/25/07 5:50 PM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I drive a stick everyday.
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| Posted 10/25/07 5:52 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
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Janice
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
yes, I bought a brand new 5 speed jeep at 17, I learned how to drive one on the way home from the dealership.
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| Posted 10/25/07 7:14 PM |
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MegZee
My bunny
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Meaghan
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
yes - my last car (Jetta) was manual.
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| Posted 10/25/07 7:15 PM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
Member since 7/06 8198 total posts
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Me
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Yes, my ex and taught me how to drive stick on his mustang. It was a PITA though b/c you had to push the clutch all the way to the floor and I'm so short that I would always stall coming out of first gear.
So DH had me learn on his old car and it was a much better experience. However, today I drive an automatic.
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| Posted 10/25/07 7:17 PM |
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mtg1970
We love summer!
Member since 5/05 1063 total posts
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Teresa
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Posted by Meaghan729
yes - my last car (Jetta) was manual.
So was mine! Looooooved it
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| Posted 10/25/07 7:58 PM |
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luvsun27
Check out my cool glasses
Member since 5/05 8135 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
No...and DH said he would teach me, but no on his car.
DH has a stick shift...so, I cannot drive his car (I think he did that on purpose  ).
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| Posted 10/25/07 8:04 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
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me
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I learned with a manual transmission and drove several for years.
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| Posted 10/25/07 9:11 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Nope, I tried to learn once and did nothing but stall. So, that was it, never tried again and have no desire to.
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| Posted 10/25/07 9:13 PM |
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Stefanie
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Stefanie
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Yes, my dh taught me how to drive one on his Mustang GT when we first started dating.
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| Posted 10/25/07 9:58 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
Proud to say I can! My first car was a manual.
My godmother gave me her old car after I got my license. My dad drove me around the block a few times, told me how to work it then told me to get in the car and go!
It took me a few months to get it down pat, and now it is like second nature!
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| Posted 10/26/07 8:22 AM |
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GenLCSW
Baby # 3 is here!!!
Member since 7/05 21138 total posts
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Genna
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
no but I always wanted to learn
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| Posted 10/26/07 8:28 AM |
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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I drove one for 6 years and really liked it. But what a PITA it was to drive into Brooklyn on the Belt every weekend!
Now I have one of those automatics that can be driven as a manual also. No clutch pedal though.
I do still use the manual gears in a bad snow or ice storm.
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JodiBabe
Married for 9 yrs!!!!!!
Member since 5/05 6672 total posts
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Jodi
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I don't drive at all!....never have.
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JennZ
MY LIFE!!
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
If I had to I could, if you needed to get to the hospital ok, but other then that it is to much work and I am That lazy.
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
Member since 8/06 11613 total posts
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L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: Can you drive a manual transmission?
I have tried to master it, but I can't. All of my cars have been automatic. My brother tried to show me on his car once, but he has very little patience. And he kept saying "you're going to burn out my clutch!" I was finding it very difficult to get from stopped into first. I couldn't get the timing right between coming off the clutch and stepping on the gas 
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