I saw this the other day and it got me thinking. When was the last time I drove a stick? It's been awhile. (Motorcycles don't count John.) Maybe .... I can't even make up how many years it's been.
I can't think of anyone I know that even has one. And I don't think they have any advantage anymore. So can you remember how many years for you?
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Our last vehicle with a stick shift was the Ford Aerostar van we bought around 1988. When I was in the Air Force and had to get my government driver's license, the instructors were shocked that I was both diesel-qualified AND could drive a manual transmission.
I never drove a car with manual transmission.
I don't know how to drive a car with that kind of transmission.
Since my hubby has a 66 GTO, I get to drive the stick shift every now and then. I still like the thrill of powering up through the gears!
Surprisingly enough, my daughter's and son-in-law's last car was a manual transmission. They recently traded in in, though.
As for me, it has been a little while.
I'm a virgin when it comes to manual transmissions.
I think using a stick, and riding motorcycles are a part of me now that will not be lost even in later years, Mike
I have also operated a manual elevator
Cloudia made me laugh! My current car is automatic but I've had 3 with manual. It shouldn't be a lost art.
Interesting analogy, Heidi.
Put it in low and start out slow.
I had 4 cars that were stick. I drove a stick until I moved to Seattle. Impossible there for me. Too many times sitting on a hill holding down the clutch. So in 1997 I went to an automatic. For me driving in the snow I loved having a standard to slow down and not break. But I don't think I'd go back to a stick. But I think everyone should know how to drive one.
Besides what is a sports car without a stick? That is wussy!
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