What did you learn in?

**binka_nugget** · 04-01-2008, 05:29 PM

I learned to drive in a Dodge Shadow. I forget how old it was.. but I think it was around 1991. I also took driving lessons as the same time, so I learned to drive in a 2005 Toyota Corolla as well.

I just recently got a standard 2001 Toyota Corolla so I'm learning how to drive stick in that. I tried learning how to drive stick in my mom's late 80-something VW Cabrio.. NO THANKS! I can drive my Toyota just fine without stalling -- I can't get anywhere without stalling in the Cabrio though

**kuhio98** · 04-01-2008, 05:32 PM

I learned in a 1969 VW Bug. It was so old and worn out by the time I was ready to learn how to drive that my folks figured I couldn't hurt it any more than it already was. Took me awhile to get the hang of shifting, but once I did (except on hills, of course) all went well.

**jennielynn1970** · 04-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Oh my.. my first car that I learned to drive (not very successfully) was a Subaru Brat, manual transmission. That didn't go over too well, because dad didn't know how to "teach" me to drive manual, rather just yelled "POP THE CLUTCH!" which I had no idea what that meant! It was sold again within 2 weeks of me having it, lol.

My first automatic was a 1984 Ford Bronco II. I loved that one! It hauled around me and my friends, and was such an awesome vehicle. I put it through so much, and it just kept going.

My actual first manual that I actually drove was a 1984 Mustang GT. I had to figure out how to drive manual because the guy I was dating who owned it was asleep and not in any shape to drive home. Thank god it was 2am and hardly anyone was on the roads. It prepared me for my Nissan Sentra, which I bought after my Bronco II, but after driving the Mustang and dealing with that motor and clutch, I practically put the clutch of the Sentra right through floor, lol.

I drove manual since 1989 up until last year when I traded my VW GTI for a Nissan Versa. I thought with all the cat transports I do it would be better to have an automatic so I'd have my one hand free to deal with the kitties. It's better for that, but gosh it's boring to drive!

**Catlady711** · 04-01-2008, 05:52 PM

My mom gave me several lessons of her own on a '85 ford mustang. My official training in drivers ed was in an olds 88

**lizbud** · 04-01-2008, 06:13 PM

My Dad gave me my first few lessons in stick shift driving in our old
Plymonth. I did pretty good once I got the foot work down pat.

**cassiesmom** · 04-01-2008, 06:19 PM

I had drivers' ed right at the time when the gear shift moved from the side of the steering wheel to the "floor" at the front of the console, and right before the right-side rear view mirror became standard equipment. I learned to drive a manual transmission on my dad's 1979 Dodge Omni, which was grey and had an AM radio. That was a terrific little car. I'd switch back to a manual transmission in a heartbeat except that it costs extra! Bummer! I miss driving stick.

My youngest niece is in drivers' ed now, and her behind the wheel car is a Honda Accord. It's got air bags for both front seats and on both sides, all the way into the back seat. And anti-lock brakes, I'm glad they have them driving cars with good safety features.

**Cincy'sMom** · 04-01-2008, 06:27 PM

The first car I ever drove was a 1978 Black Trans Am. Explains a lot, doesn't it? After one trip it that, I did most of the rest of my learning in "my" car.

My first car was a 1982 Olds Forenza. It didn't go quick, but it went from Point A to Point B...but forward only!

**moosmom** · 04-01-2008, 06:40 PM

I learned in my Dad's automatic. Then I had to learn a standard in his 1966 Mustang Fastback on Jordan Lane in Wethersfield. It is THE steepest hill in the town and teaches you REAL fast how to use your clutch.

**jennielynn1970** · 04-01-2008, 06:42 PM

I still don't understand why we still had Driver's Ed in school, but no CAR!!!

The teacher we had for Driver's Ed had smashed up the car before, had a nervous breakdown or something, and it was never replaced. Sigh. So, we watched film strips and read a manual about how to drive.

Yeah... that was so helpful!

**Catlady711** · 04-03-2008, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

The first car I ever drove was a 1978 Black Trans Am.

WOW. The car I've always wanted most is a '79 black trans am. You were so lucky!!!!

**DJFyrewolf36** · 04-02-2008, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

I had drivers' ed right at the time when the gear shift moved from the side of the steering wheel to the "floor" at the front of the console, and right before the right-side rear view mirror became standard equipment. I learned to drive a manual transmission on my dad's 1979 Dodge Omni, which was grey and had an AM radio. That was a terrific little car. I'd switch back to a manual transmission in a heartbeat except that it costs extra! Bummer! I miss driving stick.

My youngest niece is in drivers' ed now, and her behind the wheel car is a Honda Accord. It's got air bags for both front seats and on both sides, all the way into the back seat. And anti-lock brakes, I'm glad they have them driving cars with good safety features.

The Omni is an awesome little car. My husband had one when we first got together. I hope someday to get him another one

**Barbara** · 04-02-2008, 05:07 AM

Cool thread

I forgot what I learned in but my first car down in the early seventies was a Citroen Diane - also denominated the ugliest car worldwide. It had a centrifugal clutch and was dark red- as opposite to the white pic in the annex.
But- I had a bf with a BMW 2002 tii. Colour was called Mexico orange

Wow- that was a cool car!