Driving Stickshift Vehicles

[Illosophee]

<span style="font-family:Century Gothic">A few blocks away from my neighborhood is a huge dealership area. There are three major dealerships: Toyota, Honda, and GMC. Then there's a little "Used Cars" dealership across the street from the Toyota, Honda and GMC dealerships. I'm going to go get my permit tomorrow (hopefully, if I pass the test) and my dad, brother, little sister, and I went to check out some cars today at the Honda and Toyota dealerships. We saw two Honda S2000s. I didn't take pictures, but in case you guys are wondering how those cars look, here's a good image:

One was the exact same color as this one ^^^; the other one was yellow. My dad said, "If you really want it, I can buy it for you." We recently sold our house and will have the money deposited into my dad's bank account tomorrow. I was feeling good. The salesperson came over and showed us the car inside and out. Suddenly, I said (without thinking), "Ooh.. It's a stickshift." The salesman asked, "Is that going to be a problem for you?" My dad replied, "He doesn't know how to drive stickshift." The guy said, "If I can teach you how to drive stickshift within 30 minutes, will you folks buy this car?" My dad said, "No, sorry." I got pissed!You see, my dad knows how to drive stickshift; the only reason he won't teach me how to drive stickshift is because he doesn't trust me. He made that clear a few weeks back when I tried to learn how to drive manual by my cousin, Ali.So, the sales man asked if I'd like to buy a Civic instead. I said, "Oh, no. I just want an S2000." He replied, "Yeah, I know how you feel. I bought an S2000 for my son when he got his license." I could tell he was just lying to make my dad want to buy me an S2000, but it didn't work.We went to the Toyota dealership next because my parents own nothing but Toyotas! A 1996 Toyota Camry, a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota Highlander, and a 2004 Toyota Camry. My dad asked me if I wanted the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara:

It's a good looking car, but after seeing the Honda S2000 and being sooooo close to purchasing it, I couldn't possibly divert my attention to the Solara. I said, "No, I want the S2000." My dad got mad and said, "If you want that car, you'll have to wait until you get your license. You're not going to drive a sportscar with a mere permit." So that was the end of that.I have to wait until I get a damn license before I get the damn Honda S2000. There's a Ford dealership close by in a city called Riverside. They sell Dodge Vipers there. My dad and I went to see those cars yesterday, but my dad wouldn't let me get a Viper because the crap costs about $86,000. He said he'd rather buy me a house than a Viper...So, just to get you fellow members of mine involved, I'd like to know, can you drive a stickshift? If yes, how long did it take you to learn to drive stickshift and is driving manual simple?If no, would you like to learn how and what is stopping you from learning (other than age)?</span>

 

[Rok]

Never had the privilege of driving a stickshift vehicle, so I don't know the learning curve for it. I've only driven automatics. But I do want to get around to learning.

 

[Illosophee]

<span style="font-family:Century Gothic">I learned to drive an automatic car without trouble. My cousin, Ali, taught me how to drive an automatic back during Winter Break.I need to learn how to drive a manual car, though.</span>

 

[JRICH23]

The car that I drive has a manual transmission. Stickshifts are easy to drive it just takes a week or two to get accustomed to it.Also, Illosophee why the hell did you turn down a 2007 toyota, thats just stupid. I would take that car in a heart beat especially if my parents were offering to give it to me. I had to pay for every penny of my car and all that I have is a 2000 hyundai.

 

[Illosophee]

<span style="font-family:Century Gothic">I turned down the 2007 Camry because I'm basically infatuated with the Honda S2000. I plan on learning how to drive manual. My cousin has a manual Acura RSX and he said he might teach me how to drive manual if he gets a chance. He's coming down from Houston, Texas, to Moreno Valley, California, next week.</span>

 

[HoNgKoNgKoBe]

My brother has a standard celica. I drove it one time and its not easy. I guess I wasn't used to it but my leg sorta cramps up. And I sometimes get confused on where to change the gear too. that stupid H thing sure can be confusing.

 

[DRob-50-Forever]

It's so easy. Took me about 5 mins to learn. Are you short or something because I test drove an S2000 and really like them but could never drive one on a regular basis it's tiny. BTW an automatic S2000 would be the gayest thing ever. If your parents wanna get you a Yota what about a MR2 Spyder, basically a slower S2000.

 

[HoNgKoNgKoBe]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Mar 27 2007, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's so easy. Took me about 5 mins to learn. Are you short or something because I test drove an S2000 and really like them but could never drive one on a regular basis it's tiny. BTW an automatic S2000 would be the gayest thing ever. If your parents wanna get you a Yota what about a MR2 Spyder, basically a slower S2000.</div>Ya the S2000 is pretty small. Might I would rather just get a different car that is cheaper and then just mod it from there. Or you can get the STI, Si Sedan, or XRS.

 

[Illosophee]

<span style="font-family:Century Gothic"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">I GOT THE HONDA S2000!</span>I don't have a camera to take pictures with, but I'll try to buy one.I got my permit and now I'm going to have to sign up for a "Behind-The-Wheel Training" session. BTW Training is basically you driving while an instructor sits next to you and tells you what to do. I already know how to drive perfectly, but it's required that I take the BTW course. I have to drive six hours with the instructor, but these dudes won't let you drive for six hours straight. They'll do a one hour session one day, then call you a few weeks later to do another driving session, then call you again a few weeks later to do another one hour driving session, etc. It's cool, though. I'm going to be driving my Honda S2000 around town, gloating.</span><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Mar 27 2007, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's so easy. Took me about 5 mins to learn. Are you short or something because I test drove an S2000 and really like them but could never drive one on a regular basis it's tiny.</div><span style="font-family:Century Gothic">I'm 5'10". I can see pretty well behind the steering wheel of a Honda S2000.</span><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Mar 27 2007, 8:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>BTW an automatic S2000 would be the gayest thing ever.</div><span style="font-family:Century Gothic">I don't think there's a such thing as an automatic S2000.</span><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Mar 27 2007, 8:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If your parents wanna get you a Yota what about a MR2 Spyder, basically a slower S2000.</div><span style="font-family:Century Gothic">I actually would buy an MR2 Spyder, but there aren't any new models. I would've only received a used MR2 Spyder if I tried to buy one. Plus, my dad doesn't like to buy used cars.I'm infatuated with my Honda S2000.</span>