Can you drive a stick shift car?

by Boopie Posted 2007/03/23 05:19:56

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	Yes	79 votes	86%
	No	13 votes	14%

Manual transmission cars are becoming less and less common.

Can you drive a manual transmission (stick shift) car?

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Michael V 2007/04/27 15:38:08

Yes

+4
I’ve owned a few.
It isn’t a sports car unless it has a stick!
Few cars are more fun to drive than an old Muscle Car from the 60’s or an old VW Bug! How’s that for a selection?
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Firefly 2011/03/27 21:49:43

Yes

Yes, Thank God... And it's saved my sorry self several times, I might add... Been 65 mph, and white knuckle sideways, in the snow enough ta know that "Clutch" and "Neutral" were my best friend...

Next ta Jesus that is, which, by the way, is also the name I was hollerin' out at the time ~ jus'sayin'

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Destiny 2010/12/24 02:53:17

No

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but i want to learn how because I want an old fashion VW bug or bus...and yes...I know im wierd..

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0_0 2010/12/24 02:44:47

Yes

+2
My first car was a stick

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Jessie 2009/08/19 15:48:36

Yes

+1
of coures

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Adam 2009/05/03 08:22:23 (edited)

Yes

+1
does this count?

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Nonicknameunlessyouknowme 2009/04/10 20:54:38

Yes

+1
Yes, and I prefer them because it makes you more aware of your speed and I think it is fun.

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mach 1 2009/03/14 17:04:39

Yes

+1
i never drive auto, stick is too fun.

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Min Carter 2008/01/15 17:32:22

Yes

+1
As a matter of fact, I've only owned one automatic and hated it.

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reed 2007/11/30 08:43:26

Yes

+2
it makes a big difference i like have max control.

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Natmike 2007/09/16 09:30:23

Yes

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Anytime I own or drive a smaller car - doesn't have to be a sports car - could be a Honda Civic - I prefer a stick shift. It's just more fun - using an automatic doesn't feel like driving. But a stick in an SUV or truck is just work and bother.

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Gerry 2007/09/05 21:00:25

No

+1
Should I?

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Linda 2007/09/01 03:22:42

Yes

+1
don't like to on hills tho

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Waldy1 2007/07/25 20:47:15

Yes

+1
I can and I taught all three of my daughters to drive a stick shift

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Eric 2007/07/03 20:08:59

Yes

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That's all I've been driving ever since I started to drive. It's fun, and it really let's you feel the power of your car. Oh and it feels like you have FULL control.

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K man 2007/07/02 22:46:31

Yes

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I've got two V-8 Mustangs with 5 speed manuals and they are a hoot to drive.

What is not a hoot is the insurance cost. :(

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liz0zeek 2007/06/06 18:53:33

Yes

+1
nothin but

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highlatte 2007/06/06 01:42:54

No

+1
I never got the hang of it. At this point in life, I don't want to try to get the hang of it.

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Jenni 2007/06/05 23:00:00

Yes

+2
I love driving a manual. I feel like I have more control of the car. It also helps me from getting too tired while traveling.

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Ant~ All Woman All Amazing~ 2007/06/05 21:52:55

Yes

+2
Most cars in the uk are so dont really have a choice ..

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John 2007/06/01 16:28:03

No

+2
My dad attempted teaching me for less than 5 minutes...he is an impatient jack ass so I never was able to learn...I need to have my right hand free when I drive anyway...I keep both hands on the steering wheel!

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gayle 2007/05/24 13:55:07

Yes

+2
learned on a stick shift

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Jenni to gayle 2007/06/05 23:01:09

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Me too. I bought an OLD (1979) car with a stick, before I even knew how to drive one. I think the same went for all of my siblings.

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debra 2007/05/19 23:08:05

Yes

+1
MY HUSBAND SAYS I CAN DRIVE ANYTHING WITH A WHEEL..HAHA

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Sandy 2007/05/18 15:06:40

Yes

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Of course. That's pretty much all there was when I learned to drive (in my dad's 1950 Pontiac). And to think that led to my driving 18-wheelers for a living, some with 15 speed transmissions, 13's, two stick, etc. When my kids got old enough to learn to drive, I made sure they all learned to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, because then you can drive anything. None of them are truck drivers, but they could if they had to!

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Kim 2007/05/11 00:42:27

Yes

+2
Yes my husband taught me about 10 years ago own one ever since.

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Pat 2007/05/03 04:19:21

Yes

+1
But I don't like to.

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Michael V 2007/04/27 15:38:08

Yes

+4
I’ve owned a few.
It isn’t a sports car unless it has a stick!
Few cars are more fun to drive than an old Muscle Car from the 60’s or an old VW Bug! How’s that for a selection?

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Barry 2007/04/24 20:57:39

Yes

+2
On a Sunday afternoon, the top down, the wind in the hair and the roar of the horsepower and the vibration of the torque; nothing is better. On Monday morning, in bumper to bumper traffic, fumes collecting in the cockpit, the clutch leg shaking from the cramps of holding in the clutch while inching along at 5.5 mph; nothing could be worse. Pick your poison.

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Natch 2007/04/19 10:27:40

Yes

+3
Learned on a '55 Ford.

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Michael V to Natch 2007/04/27 15:31:07

+3
no power steering, no power brakes, no cd player and a steering wheel the size of the rings around Saturn. But oh, how I miss those cars!

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Jenni to Natch 2007/06/05 23:02:57

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One of the first 'cars' that I drove was a 65' Ford pick-up. Talk about a stressful experience. I think my right bicep grew twice its size after all the hard shifting that I had to do.

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Michael V to Jenni 2007/06/05 23:32:13

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Jenni, you must have been confused…I’m sure you meant to type in “fun” but you accidentally typed in “stressful”. It’s okay, we understand what you really meant. One little bit of advise…turn left while shifting…balances out the biceps. If you’re going up a hill, you also work your leg muscles!

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Jenni to Michael V 2007/06/05 23:47:53

LOL... thanks for the advice. But driving that old truck wasn't fun. - And I LOVE driving stick.

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Sean 2007/04/09 04:03:27

Yes

+1
and i prefer too. its more fun : )

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oy 2007/04/05 22:48:01

No

+1
i cant drive period

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Jenni to oy 2007/06/05 23:03:40

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Why is that? I thought you grew up in the states. Didn't you take drivers ed? Do you want to learn?

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oy to Jenni 2007/06/05 23:07:56

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No, in brazil. I started taking drivers ed but it was too much for me. I just dont feel comfortable doing it, too scared of accidents!

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Mrs. Neuschler 2007/03/30 00:43:43

Yes

Everybody should know how.....

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Al 2007/03/27 23:25:02

Yes

+1
like a trucker or a race car driver.

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Diana 2007/03/26 20:20:46

Yes

+1
The most enjoyable way of driving; unless you are in L.A. traffic!

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