Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

Just wondering how many people actually know how to drive a manual tranny.

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

My very first vehicle I learned to drive was a 1965 Ford truck with a 3-speed on the column. The first time I drove it was a wild ride learning that clutch.
Almost went in the ditch. You should have seen the expression on my Dad's face. He was so scared, he couldn't even say a word. LOL!

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

I do, my wife does, and 5 year old little princess does too (sorta).:D We don't go anywhere, just back in forth - in and out of the driveway.. LOL! One of these days I guess I should show her how to get it out of 1st.:D

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

I learned to drive one in an old mazda truck in a field with my uncle, until i got the clutch down i always would spin the tires.seeing in how i'm only 15 i just learned 3 years ago.looking to a '09 with a 6 speed!!!:)

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

Me too, nothing else comes close. How about a Tremec 6060 anyone?

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

Yep, the first car I learned to drive on was my sisters AMC Spirit. A piece of crap car (even though she got it new), but was where I learned the real bunny hop until I got things down. My other sister had a Datsun 280z with a manual, and my brother had a cool Mazda 626. Manuals certainly aren't for everyone, but learning one is like riding a bike, you always get it from that point forward.

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

and AMC spirit is an awesome car to talk about as you get older though, no? not many mopar guys can say that theyve driven one...

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

No, but I would love to learn.

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

Learned manual transmission operation on dirt bikes first (at 10 years old), then my brother taught me on his Vega (oil burner) - had several sticks since.

Bought a brand new Conquest TSI /5 speed in 87 - taught my Fiance (now wife) in 1 hour how to drive a stick - learn or no wheels.

Currently teaching kids manual on dirt bike - lots of clutchless options, but their experiencing the full nut.

Prefer manual on the Challenger - thats one reason I'm ok if I don't get an 08 auto and wait 3 months for a manual 09.

Eric

RE: Do you know how to drive a manual?
 

I've owned about 12 of them over the years. The most fun car to drive.