DO U know how 2 drive "stick-shift"?

[Marz]

I learned to drive my dads 79 Toyota p/u (manual) and every car I have owned (even my 06 Tacoma) has been a manual transmission. I prefer them, so does Mrs. Marz.

I spent about a year or so driving a 54 Chevy truck with a 3 speed column shift, that was nice to learn too.

[nomad]

after all the years of shifting through 10+ gears I don't ever see myself getting another stick, automatic all the way baby

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I learned to drive in my mom's Austin Healy--stick.  I had a VW Beetle--stick, and a couple of others.  When I got the current Mini Cooper I wanted stick, but that would have been a wait and I didn't want to wait.  Driving stick is really driving, driving automatic is just sitting there.

[tomgallagher]

Yes I can. City driving with a stick is the pits.

[StumpyDave]

Here in dear old Blighty an automatic transmission is less common than a good old manual box.  If you take your driving test in an automatic you aren't licenced to drive a manual, but do it in a manual and the world is your oyster.
My dad was a driving instructor so I learnt to drive with him in a manual.  Never owner anything with an auto-transmission.
Although I prefer to use my left foot to change gear and keep the throttle in my hand.

[Mikekoz13]

When I was 12 my buddy and I took his Dad's 1960 something pick up truck out for a ride. It had a column shifter. That's how I learned..... somebody had to get the damn thing back in the driveway before his dad got home!!!

[Jim80]

I was taught on an auto but I'm currently driving a manual, The Mrs's doesnt know yet, plan on teaching her though  "wish me luck"    

[tomgallagher]

Good luck to you and your transmission.

[JDog]

Here in dear old Blighty an automatic transmission is less common than a good old manual box. If you take your driving test in an automatic you aren't licenced to drive a manual, but do it in a manual and the world is your oyster.
My dad was a driving instructor so I learnt to drive with him in a manual.  Never owner anything with an auto-transmission.
Although I prefer to use my left foot to change gear and keep the throttle in my hand.

Dave I didnt know that about UK licensing,that is interesting indeed.

[JohnMont]

I drive a stick; though I was a late learner.   My dad tried to teach me in high school (yep; lots of yelling) ; but I never really caught on.  Then; in 1983 i got my first teaching job and needed a car.  It looked like I had to buy a stick shift; so my new boss took me out and taught me.  It went much better than in the earlier years.   But it turned out I could by an automatic after all; so ; ...  at least I had learned a new skill.   Then; a few years later I needed a car and a relative  gave me his -- a VW Rabbit (cute, robin's egg blue ) but a standard.   So; my new landlord helped me get the kinks out of my driving skills.  Drove that for a few years; then ; automatics up till a few years ago;   There was an excellent lease deal on honda civics ;  if you got basics, bare bones; no A.C.; no CD player; roll up windows; and .... Standard transmission.   Very affordable way to get a new car.  So now I'm purchasing it after the lease has run out; and am very happy with driving a 'stick.'    You feel like you are actuall working the machine; not just sitting there .

John

[Jdogs Better Half]

Here in dear old Blighty an automatic transmission is less common than a good old manual box. If you take your driving test in an automatic you aren't licenced to drive a manual, but do it in a manual and the world is your oyster.
My dad was a driving instructor so I learnt to drive with him in a manual.  Never owner anything with an auto-transmission.
Although I prefer to use my left foot to change gear and keep the throttle in my hand.

Dave I didnt know that about UK licensing,that is interesting indeed.

Its the same in Australia J Dizzle!!!!

[StogieStang]

My dad taught me on his 1990 Isuzu pickup 5 speed, when I was 12.      We lived out in the country and I would drive consistantly from age 13 on.

[flattop peterbilt]

well i learned on a old 67 Auto Car...with a 350 BIgCam...then i bought my first truck...it had a 3 on the tree...I bought it with a bad clutch..never fixed got used to drivin with out a clutch...lol but i can drive 18 speed,15,13,10,9,6,5,4,3..the only one i have yet to try is a old doubler in some old winch trucks....there is still time for that.....and yes standard is the only way to go in a sports car or 4x4....

[Robmeister]

old station wagon we had that had the stick on the COLUMN. 

My first car--'63 Ford Galaxy Coupe--was a "3-on-the-tree" .... converted it to the floor with a Hurst shifter.

Funny thing is, that was in '78 when I was 16.

That would be like a 16 year old now getting a 1993 vehicle as his/her first.....

[dog20]

Nope