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IsLNdbOi · 04-12-2010, 06:33 AM

I wish I knew how to drive manual. I was going to get a manual Yaris as my first manual car, but I've had a couple of emergencies where someone has had to drive and none of the people around that could drive, knew how to drive a manual.

*tomato* · 04-12-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

I wish I knew how to drive manual. I was going to get a manual Yaris as my first manual car, but I've had a couple of emergencies where someone has had to drive and none of the people around that could drive, knew how to drive a manual.

hey, that's a really good reason to get an auto! I thought of that, too, but too late

QuantumIguana · 04-12-2010, 02:17 PM

My first two cars had manual transmissions - a 73 Celica and an 87 Chevy Sprint. It seems to me that each car's manual transmission is a learning curve of its own. After a while, you hardly have to think about it, but it can be rough until you get a feel for that model.

I've driven an automatic since 95, a 94 Lebaron convertible, a 91 Civic, and now the 08 Yaris. I suppose I could have re-learned the stick shift, but I've gotten out of the habit. I do think quite a bit while driving, just not about what gear to be in.

sbergman27 · 04-12-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

hey, that's a really good reason to get an auto! I thought of that, too, but too late

My solution to that particular problem has been never to depend upon other people. That strategy probably shows up in my posts here.

People. People who need people. Seem to need other people... all their lives. (Apologies to Barbra Streisand.)

-Steve

127.0.0.1 · 04-12-2010, 06:40 PM

you need to put foot on brake to move lever from, or to, PARK

yarrr · 04-12-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

you need to put foot on brake to move lever from, or to, PARK

Nope, just from. And I think the best practice is to go N, e-brake up, foot off brake, shift to P. This lets the e-brake take all the pressure, instead of the parking pin. But what does that have to do with anything?

127.0.0.1 · 04-15-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yarrr

Nope, just from. And I think the best practice is to go N, e-brake up, foot off brake, shift to P. This lets the e-brake take all the pressure, instead of the parking pin. But what does that have to do with anything?

what does this entire thread have to do with anything ?

RedStickHam · 04-12-2010, 09:27 PM

I learned on an automatic, my parents drove big GM cars(Buick, Cadillac), all auto of course. My first car(in 1985) was a 1977 Ford Thunderbird V8, also automatic. I learned to drives standard that same year when my brother and his wife were moving across country and stopped for a visit. They brought her 1971 VW Beetle 4spd. and my brother gave me a driving lesson in it and said I did well the first time.

Most people I knew had automatics, so many didn't learn to drive standard. When I've been car shopping, most new cars on the lots in my area are automatic. I got the 5spd Yaris because it was much cheaper, the dealers here had the automatic Yaris vehicles all fully loaded, and I didn't want to spend that much.

I like the better fuel economy, but I have to drive in bumper to bumper stop an go traffic to and from work, and all that shifting can get tiring at times, but still I love my Yaris.

There's nothing wrong with never having driven automatic, it's just a little unusual.

eTiMaGo · 04-12-2010, 10:37 PM

wow I am looking back on this thread, sorry my innocent joke got this whole mess started...

it was just a joke, a humorous comment based on the perceived stereotype that the general american driving public had all but forgotten how to drive manual cars (you have heard of th car thief who got caught because he could not get the manual car that he had broken into, into gear?)

After the years of "freedom fries" and "surrender monkeys" and whatnot (I am French, BTW), I think I am allowed a little gentle rib poking in return?

Anyway, no big deal, back to your regular programming

*tomato* · 04-12-2010, 11:08 PM

@ Etimago:
Oh boy, I had completely forgotten about the surrender monkeys ...
probably too busy choking on the freedom fries

Hopefully, that's all behind us now (knocking on wood)

By the way did you see post #26 ?

Quote:

Thomas wasn't being negative. He is a long time and valued member of the community whose attitude and opinions are widely respected.

We don't tell you enough, so +1

(sorry about the off topic)

djct_watt · 04-15-2010, 01:50 PM

absolutelagy nothingcationify

QuantumIguana · 04-16-2010, 01:45 PM

That reminds me of an old joke. A guy goes into a car dealership to buy a car. They sell him one with an automatic transmission. He's used to a stick shift, but he gives it a try. The next day, the car is towed back to the dealership. The dealer asked him what was wrong with the car. He says "I put the car in 'L' for 'lay 'er down', and that worked out just fine. Then I put the car in 'D' for 'dig in', because I wanted some more speed. Then this sports car pulls up beside me, and I put it in 'R' for 'Race', and the car broke down!"

I don't think Americans are any more thin-skinned than anyone else, I've heard similar complaints from Europeans when it is their ox being gored.

04-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#9
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	wow I am looking back on this thread, sorry my innocent joke got this whole mess started... it was just a joke, a humorous comment based on the perceived stereotype that the general american driving public had all but forgotten how to drive manual cars (you have heard of th car thief who got caught because he could not get the manual car that he had broken into, into gear?) After the years of "freedom fries" and "surrender monkeys" and whatnot (I am French, BTW), I think I am allowed a little gentle rib poking in return? Anyway, no big deal, back to your regular programming __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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04-12-2010, 06:33 AM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I wish I knew how to drive manual. I was going to get a manual Yaris as my first manual car, but I've had a couple of emergencies where someone has had to drive and none of the people around that could drive, knew how to drive a manual.

04-12-2010, 02:17 PM	#3
QuantumIguana Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 32	My first two cars had manual transmissions - a 73 Celica and an 87 Chevy Sprint. It seems to me that each car's manual transmission is a learning curve of its own. After a while, you hardly have to think about it, but it can be rough until you get a feel for that model. I've driven an automatic since 95, a 94 Lebaron convertible, a 91 Civic, and now the 08 Yaris. I suppose I could have re-learned the stick shift, but I've gotten out of the habit. I do think quite a bit while driving, just not about what gear to be in.

04-12-2010, 06:40 PM	#5
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	you need to put foot on brake to move lever from, or to, PARK

04-12-2010, 09:27 PM	#8
RedStickHam View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. Posts: 56	I learned on an automatic, my parents drove big GM cars(Buick, Cadillac), all auto of course. My first car(in 1985) was a 1977 Ford Thunderbird V8, also automatic. I learned to drives standard that same year when my brother and his wife were moving across country and stopped for a visit. They brought her 1971 VW Beetle 4spd. and my brother gave me a driving lesson in it and said I did well the first time. Most people I knew had automatics, so many didn't learn to drive standard. When I've been car shopping, most new cars on the lots in my area are automatic. I got the 5spd Yaris because it was much cheaper, the dealers here had the automatic Yaris vehicles all fully loaded, and I didn't want to spend that much. I like the better fuel economy, but I have to drive in bumper to bumper stop an go traffic to and from work, and all that shifting can get tiring at times, but still I love my Yaris. There's nothing wrong with never having driven automatic, it's just a little unusual.

04-15-2010, 01:50 PM	#11
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	absolutelagy nothingcationify

04-16-2010, 01:45 PM	#12
QuantumIguana Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 32	That reminds me of an old joke. A guy goes into a car dealership to buy a car. They sell him one with an automatic transmission. He's used to a stick shift, but he gives it a try. The next day, the car is towed back to the dealership. The dealer asked him what was wrong with the car. He says "I put the car in 'L' for 'lay 'er down', and that worked out just fine. Then I put the car in 'D' for 'dig in', because I wanted some more speed. Then this sports car pulls up beside me, and I put it in 'R' for 'Race', and the car broke down!" I don't think Americans are any more thin-skinned than anyone else, I've heard similar complaints from Europeans when it is their ox being gored.