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Learn to drive with automatic.
Then learn to drive a manual.
If you drive for fun and not just transportation and don't get stuck in traffic often, GET the STICK. You WILL NOT REGRET IT.
I purchased a Vette in 91 with auto because talk had it that the auto was quicker to 60 mph and it was a big mistake. It killed the driving experience. Buy the way, the auto was quicker but only if you got the optional rear end ration which I did not.
Then learn to drive a manual.
If you drive for fun and not just transportation and don't get stuck in traffic often, GET the STICK. You WILL NOT REGRET IT.
I purchased a Vette in 91 with auto because talk had it that the auto was quicker to 60 mph and it was a big mistake. It killed the driving experience. Buy the way, the auto was quicker but only if you got the optional rear end ration which I did not.
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Don't worry about all this "learn on a beater" stuff. You'll learn the basics in a couple days. It is all very natural. When people say it is difficult to drive a stick it only means they have not spent more than 10 minutes trying to.
It comes down to whether you want the "duty" or not. As suggested, arrange for a few hours in a manual tranny car. In that time you'll learn how to stop and go, and learn upshifts and downshifts. That will give you the info you really need to determine if you simply want to do it.
Taking personal experience only for what it is, I can tell you that my first three cars were autos. I was fine with it, enjoyed it, and it is relaxing (and convenient). But I tell you I'll never go back to an auto. I did once for a short while and it killed me. If it is any indication, I am selling my 500+ hp 2002 Corvette that I've only had for 2 years. Why? Because it is an auto and I just can't live with it.
Having a manual tranny opens up a whole world of skill training, flexibility, and driving enjoyment. The day you execute your first perfect heel-toe downshift will be the day that you are hooked forever.
Good luck
-Smoky
It comes down to whether you want the "duty" or not. As suggested, arrange for a few hours in a manual tranny car. In that time you'll learn how to stop and go, and learn upshifts and downshifts. That will give you the info you really need to determine if you simply want to do it.
Taking personal experience only for what it is, I can tell you that my first three cars were autos. I was fine with it, enjoyed it, and it is relaxing (and convenient). But I tell you I'll never go back to an auto. I did once for a short while and it killed me. If it is any indication, I am selling my 500+ hp 2002 Corvette that I've only had for 2 years. Why? Because it is an auto and I just can't live with it.
Having a manual tranny opens up a whole world of skill training, flexibility, and driving enjoyment. The day you execute your first perfect heel-toe downshift will be the day that you are hooked forever.
Good luck
-Smoky
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