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In reply to the discussion: Why Stick Shifts Are Going Extinct. The End of the Stick Shift. [View all]iemanja
(53,032 posts)79. I can drive a stick shift
and my first few cars were manuals, but I'm not a better driver.
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Possibly, though I find that when I do need to use stick, I remember just fine.
Happy Hoosier
Jun 2021
#95
I won't miss the 2400 dollars I spent on my previous vehicle when the tranny went.
Marrah_Goodman
Jun 2021
#90
There's no doubt in my mind that those of us that drive stick shifts
MarineCombatEngineer
Jun 2021
#59
I have a VW Golf 1.8T auto now. Love that car, and would love a GTI. Had an original 1984 GTI.
Hoyt
Jun 2021
#71
When I was renting cars here, I would specify manual. There was never a problem.
GoneOffShore
Jun 2021
#108
We bought are very first automatic a few years ago. A Honda Fit, couldn't get a manual.
yonder
Jun 2021
#27
I had a Fit with a CVT auto... hated it. When I came to a stop it always took off in faux second gea
mitch96
Jun 2021
#43
The CVT on a Prius (I had a prius V) and it's pretty good. I also test drove a new Honda CRV
mitch96
Jun 2021
#92
I just paid $655 today on repairs for my 2005 Ford Focus 5-speed here in San Francisco.
NBachers
Jun 2021
#30
2020 was the first year in which sales of automatics were more than manuals in the UK
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2021
#31
A few years ago I was in Ireland and EVERY car/truck/taxi I was in had a manual..
mitch96
Jun 2021
#45
Not scientific, just a feeling, but I think standards made me a better driver.
chriscan64
Jun 2021
#39
"Do think that stick shifts give drivers more control". Yes. The combination of b eing able to
mitch96
Jun 2021
#46
I used to drive nothing buts sticks. MR2 Turbo, Corvettes, Miatas...but my legs & knees are,
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#58
What? I used to start an automatic when I was in college. It had a carborater...old car and
Demsrule86
Jun 2021
#81
My sister loves them...she has always driven a stick. Last time I was home, I took her car
Demsrule86
Jun 2021
#80