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  1. 04-19-2010, 01:54 PM #1
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    http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vid...-1791077320013

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    I just have to tease you about this!

    Indulge me?

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  2. 04-19-2010, 02:01 PM #2
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    I learned on automatic 30 years ago. My ex-husband tried to teach me how to drive standard when my kids were little, but it was discovered that I have some sort of mental block when it comes to coordinating everything. We had only a manual car at one point. I was left to drive it on my own one day and stalled the vehicle in the middle of a fairly big intersection. After that I gave up!

    My new Subaru has what they call 4-speed automatic. You can down shift if you like which I am finding comes in handy when going down big hills where I am stuck behind an 18-wheeler going 40 mph.
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  3. 04-19-2010, 02:04 PM #3
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    I don't know. lol And my fiance is asleep(has a cold) so I can't ask him. Since I don't know how to drive I have no clue how to tell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NicoleLJ View Post
    I don't know. lol And my fiance is asleep(has a cold) so I can't ask him. Since I don't know how to drive I have no clue how to tell.
    If his feet 'dance' and he moves a lever on the floor of the car while he drives?

    It's a manual tranny!
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  5. 04-19-2010, 02:16 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHARD View Post
    If his feet 'dance' and he moves a lever on the floor of the car while he drives?

    It's a manual tranny!
    Richard - make it easy for the poor girl!!

    Nicole - are there 2 or 3 floor pedals?

    2 = automatic / gas and brake
    3 = manual / gas, clutch and brake
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    I LOVE driving a manual! My favorite car was a manual Mazda Protege, very zippy and fun!

    But, my current car is an automatic. I only buy used cars, and that's generally what is for sale.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookiebaker View Post
    I LOVE driving a manual! My favorite car was a manual Mazda Protege, very zippy and fun!
    That's what I drive now - 5 speed Protege 5. I don't drive much, but this little car gets me where I need to go without a problem. And the best part - it's paid for!!!
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    Oh when I grew up on the farm it was always Manual Trans.. Now that I am older & wiser its only Automatic Trans..

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    We have both.

    think i would prefer automatic though,, no worry of missing a gear or being in the wrong gear etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post
    Richard - make it easy for the poor girl!!

    Nicole - are there 2 or 3 floor pedals?

    2 = automatic / gas and brake
    3 = manual / gas, clutch and brake
    Fiance woke up. He says it is an automatic.
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    I don't think you're even allowed to learn in an automatic here - if you can't drive a manuel, you don't get a licence. I have to say I agree with that, like if someone can't drive in rush hour traffic in a city, they should not be allowed to drive.

    Good luck with your license, Chris!



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