Is there anywhere that I can learn stick shift around here? Plan on getting a new Camaro SS with stick but I'm very rusty on how to drive it. I was hoping I could learn before I got it. Are there any rentals, schools, or dirt cheap cars I can buy to learn? And I have already asked friends, they don't want to risk their car by teaching someone how to drive. Thanks!

2 things - Rental Car and Empty Parking Lot

test drive Hondas and Toyotas with manual transmissions

jls3108 Wrote:
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> Is there anywhere that I can learn stick shift
> around here? Plan on getting a new Camaro SS with
> stick but I'm very rusty on how to drive it. I was
> hoping I could learn before I got it. Are there
> any rentals, schools, or dirt cheap cars I can buy
> to learn? And I have already asked friends, they
> don't want to risk their car by teaching someone
> how to drive. Thanks!


Poor Camaro SS

Driving a manual is like riding a bike. You don't forget if you already knew.
Next time, don't lie and just state you never learned.

buy advil drugs at: xkcd.com

Rusty? Wrote:
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> Driving a manual is like riding a bike. You don't
> forget if you already knew.
> Next time, don't lie and just state you never
> learned.


I was just thinking the same thing.......but, I would like my kids to learn. I burned out the clutch on my dad's car when I learned. But, I drove a stick shift for years after that.

Call around to the driving schools. One of them (can't recall which) has a guy with an old Honda who gives lessons. A two-hour course will refresh you, or teach a beginner, enough to do the rest on your own.

I never said I used to drive stick, did I? My buddy let me spin around a couple times and I got the hang of getting the car moving and upshifting, but I just need to practice more to get it down before I'm confident driving a brand new $40,000 car. Next time, don't randomly assume stuff.

Clutch to the floor
Shifter in first gear
Gas pedal to the floor
Take your foot off the clutch as fast as possible

OP will be dead within 6 months of getting his SS.

It's easy Wrote:
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> Clutch to the floor
> Shifter in first gear
> Gas pedal to the floor
> Take your foot off the clutch as fast as possible


This is the method I use to back out of the garage in the morning!

Get a real car! LOL! Domestic Peasant.

Believe it or not...learning to drive stick on a Camaro SS is fairly simple. That engine has such sufficient torque that it's hard to stall out on a flat or downhill road.

You might be tempted to buy some POS Honda Civic to learn on. Don't...it's trickier learning on an underpowered car like that.

When you pick up your Camaro, clutch in, 1st gear and then gently let out the clutch until it grabs and you start rolling. Then clutch in again and come to a stop. Keep doing that over snd over until you figure out the clutch's friction point. Ideally, it should be close to the floor. If it's away from the floor, your clutch is worn and needs to be replaced.

What's a stick shift? Is this a new app?

iPhoney Wrote:
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> What's a stick shift? Is this a new app?

It's a toy for people with penis envy. If you're lacking manhood, you get a stick shift to compensate.

Manassas rest stop on I66. Lots of stick shift action to be had.

Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan area even consider buying a stick shift vehicle?

In traffic heading to the MGM Casino.

Then drop the car for the Valet Parking attendants to take care of for you.

Also plan on being carjacked before you leave.

Hopefully you have a big night on the floor!

One good reason to own a stick shift is that they very rarely get stolen. Your average car thief does not know how to drive stick. Know what I am sayin?

Anymore, the only reason to have a stick shift car is if it's a classic. Otherwise, you'll get a workout trying to go anywhere.

Works like a charm Wrote:
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> It's easy Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Clutch to the floor
> > Shifter in first gear
> > Gas pedal to the floor
> > Take your foot off the clutch as fast as
> possible
>
>
> This is the method I use to back out of the garage
> in the morning!


You back out of your garage in first gear?

That must be one hell of a performance!

I made a video for you of the best manual transmission ever made.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MampOXnU7-c

Jimmy the Greek Wrote:
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> OP will be dead within 6 months of getting his SS.

you are being too generous. with winter around the corner I'll bet its wrapped around telephone pole or a tree before the end of march..

Ask to test drive one at a ghetto dealership and never go back.

http://novadriving.com/our-programs/stick-shift-lessons/

ttps://www.thenextstreet.com/ct-driving-schools-services/manual-stick-shift-training

jls3108 Wrote:
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> Is there anywhere that I can learn stick shift
> around here? Plan on getting a new Camaro SS with
> stick but I'm very rusty on how to drive it. I was
> hoping I could learn before I got it. Are there
> any rentals, schools, or dirt cheap cars I can buy
> to learn? And I have already asked friends, they
> don't want to risk their car by teaching someone
> how to drive. Thanks!


There's a place out near Dranesville where you can go uphill in neutral.

It has its purposes Wrote:
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> Anymore, the only reason to have a stick shift car
> is if it's a classic. Otherwise, you'll get a
> workout trying to go anywhere.


I used to drive a little four-speed diesel four-banger. I had a problem with the damper on the throttle linkage (kind of like a hydraulic door closer) that caused the throttle to stick open, so I pulled the part.

After pulling the damper, letting off the accelerator pedal was like putting on the brakes. My last set of brake pads lasted at least 40,000 miles.

With this modification, the car was perfect for stop-and-go commuting traffic.

Too bad there's no roads around here to drive on

use your $40,000 car for practice. You will get acquainted with driving a stick much faster.

jls3108 Wrote:
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> I never said I used to drive stick, did I? My
> buddy let me spin around a couple times and I got
> the hang of getting the car moving and upshifting,
> but I just need to practice more to get it down
> before I'm confident driving a brand new $40,000
> car. Next time, don't randomly assume stuff.

Hey as long as we're discussing pointless outdated technology, where can I learn to use a buggy whip around here, or send Morse code?

NLbM9 Wrote:
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> It has its purposes Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Anymore, the only reason to have a stick shift
> car
> > is if it's a classic. Otherwise, you'll get a
> > workout trying to go anywhere.
>
>
> I used to drive a little four-speed diesel
> four-banger. I had a problem with the damper on
> the throttle linkage (kind of like a hydraulic
> door closer) that caused the throttle to stick
> open, so I pulled the part.
>
> After pulling the damper, letting off the
> accelerator pedal was like putting on the brakes.
> My last set of brake pads lasted at least 40,000
> miles.
>
> With this modification, the car was perfect for
> stop-and-go commuting traffic.

doesn’t that make a riding lawn mower

Buggy Whips Wrote:
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> Hey as long as we're discussing pointless outdated
> technology, where can I learn to use a buggy whip
> around here, or send Morse code?


It's not outdated. Autonatics are for people who see cars only as tools for transportation versus a enjoyable hobby.

Tee Wrote:
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> It's not outdated. Autonatics are for people who
> see cars only as tools for transportation versus a
> enjoyable hobby.

You could make that argument 20 years ago, but DSGs and flappy paddle gearboxes are superior in every way. There is a reason no McLaren or Ferrari comes with that anachronism.

Look...Stick Shift nation concedes that the multi-clutch, sequential gearbox out performs even the most efficient human shifter. But, here are 2 things that a manual transmission can provide that no slush-box ever will. One is practical, one is intangible...

1) A vehicle with a manual transmission can be push started if its battery is dead and you have sufficient physics to get the vehicle rolling a bit.

2) The sheer driving pleasure of working the clutch and shifter, upshifting under hard acceleration, downshifting with a double-clutch and blipping the accelerator to match the engine's speed with the transmission's speed...there's just nothing else like it. There's a reason a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was never offered with an automatic transmission.

In closing, owning/driving a manual transmission vehicle comes with a terrible price...especially in DC. Operating one in heavy traffic is a headache.

Drive what you like, love your choice and feel free to let the other guy make and love his choice. Why the fuck does anybody care what someone else does with their money?

LOL, every time the topic of manuals comes up, someone always says "yeah but you can push start it."

I guess if you're dumb enough to use obsolete tech, you're dumb enough to keep leaving your lights on and running down the battery. In my 30 years of driving I've never had a dead battery, and I rarely park on hills anyway, so blow it out your ass.

And as for the sheer pleasure of fucking around with an unnecessary stick and pedals, most people drive shitty enough as it is, we don't need you taking even more attention away from the road. And every goddamn time I've ridden with someone in a manual, it's nothing but getting slammed around in your seat as they shift gears-terrible ride, complete disaster. Stick sucks.

HAHAHA ! that's some good ffu

It's easy Wrote:
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> Clutch to the floor
> Shifter in first gear
> Gas pedal to the floor
> Take your foot off the clutch as fast as possible

you are full of shite and an even bigger dick !
automatics truly sucked 30 years ago and only recently do they rival manual transmissions.
while in college i could not afford to replace a sometimes bad starter and coast starts got me to my first post college job.
if you are an old fart with no desire to live anymore, i could see where a manual transmission would scare you....your kind gave rise to the pajama mama boys who don't drive stick and can't change a tire...

good luck with leaning to drive stick and don't let the jokesters get to you...they are just having MANLY fun...not like the fag haters on real man shit


Stick Sucks Wrote:
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> LOL, every time the topic of manuals comes up,
> someone always says "yeah but you can push start
> it."
>
> I guess if you're dumb enough to use obsolete
> tech, you're dumb enough to keep leaving your
> lights on and running down the battery. In my 30
> years of driving I've never had a dead battery,
> and I rarely park on hills anyway, so blow it out
> your ass.
>
> And as for the sheer pleasure of fucking around
> with an unnecessary stick and pedals, most people
> drive shitty enough as it is, we don't need you
> taking even more attention away from the road. And
> every goddamn time I've ridden with someone in a
> manual, it's nothing but getting slammed around in
> your seat as they shift gears-terrible ride,
> complete disaster. Stick sucks.

Stick Sucks Wrote:
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> LOL, every time the topic of manuals comes up,
> someone always says "yeah but you can push start
> it."
>
> I guess if you're dumb enough to use obsolete
> tech, you're dumb enough to keep leaving your
> lights on and running down the battery. In my 30
> years of driving I've never had a dead battery,
> and I rarely park on hills anyway, so blow it out
> your ass.
>
> And as for the sheer pleasure of fucking around
> with an unnecessary stick and pedals, most people
> drive shitty enough as it is, we don't need you
> taking even more attention away from the road. And
> every goddamn time I've ridden with someone in a
> manual, it's nothing but getting slammed around in
> your seat as they shift gears-terrible ride,
> complete disaster. Stick sucks.

Batteries don't always die because someone left something on that drained the battery down. Sometimes your generator/alternator fails to recharge the battery because it has suffered a failure. Sometimes some brown, savage mud people steal your battery. Sometimes the wiring from the battery to the starter corrodes and the connection gets broken. Sometimes cucks like you marry a woman who "refuses" to drive a manual (as if she has any say...) which motivates you to come onto internet forums and try to extoll the virtues of the automatic transmission. Sorry about your marriage, Ace...

I learned to drive on a manual transmission and that's all I've ever driven and ever will drive. I was taught was to drive to the comfort of your passengers. Clutch in and out crisply with passengers, never slamming people around. I've had good success with that. A better question is...if you know you're going to get slammed around riding in a manual transmission car...why don't you either 1) say something to the driver 2) continue to ride with that driver? Clearly, you prefer to complain and not resolve your issues...

Also, depending on the power to weight ratio of the vehicle in question, you don't need to run it down a hill. If the vehicle is light enough and/or you have enough pushing power, you can start it on a flat or an incline. Hell, a Type-1 VW can be push started up a hill with a Chevette...

I also want an automobile with a manual choke and a hand-cranked starter, since that's what I learned on and will never use anything else. I also want gaslamp headlights, as I don't trust electricity.

LOL! Fucking IDIOTS!

spoken by a sometimes fag who still lives with mommy...you don't deserve those balls

Luddites Wrote:
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> I also want an automobile with a manual choke and
> a hand-cranked starter, since that's what I
> learned on and will never use anything else. I
> also want gaslamp headlights, as I don't trust
> electricity.
>
> LOL! Fucking IDIOTS!

Stick rocks if you're driving a sports car. Now if you're just some faggot in a grocery getter, an automatic is no doubt better.

I went from a PDK, the best dual clutch auto in the game back to a manual. It's just not as fun or rewarding as a manual. Cost less to maintain and to buy, more fun, and better control. Yea yea I know its .04 seconds slower in the 0-60 vs the dual clutch. I could care less.

I have also had to push start an old car of mine due to a bad starter, battery was fine. The parking lot was flat (Springfield Costco) and I had no issue getting it started with 2 people pushing the car (e46 m3).

Driving a manual transmission car is just more fun unless you're in traffic that is not just heavy but truly stop-and-go.

I learned in one day. it's easy.

Just get the car and have someone drive around with you for a few hours.

You won't destroy the clutch or the gears unless you are a dumb clutz.

GummaDoo Wrote:
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> Driving a manual transmission car is just more fun
> unless you're in traffic that is not just heavy
> but truly stop-and-go.


Driving in traffic is what sharpens your skills, tough. And after a while it's no problem.

Jezza Wrote:
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> Tee Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It's not outdated. Autonatics are for people
> who
> > see cars only as tools for transportation versus
> a
> > enjoyable hobby.
>
> You could make that argument 20 years ago, but
> DSGs and flappy paddle gearboxes are superior in
> every way. There is a reason no McLaren or Ferrari

Just because Mclaren and Ferrari don't have manual transmissions, it doesn't make autos any better.

I remember when I first got my license we were in the middle of the “gas crisis”
Odd license plates could get gas one day and even numbered the next. The lines at the pumps were very long and the street along side the gas station where I was sent to fill up the car, was on a steep hill. We had a clutch and I sweated bullets every time I had to move up.

1967 just called. It wants its manual transmission back.

This is NoVA in a nutshell. 500 HP sport car with an auto, to commute in stop & go traffic. Nutz!

Carving through blue ridge back roads in a well balanced manual trans sport car is a heavenly experience.

Most fags like OP learn to work a stick shift in the mensroom at the I66 rest stop.

Lance Longshanks Wrote:
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> Most fags like OP learn to work a stick shift in
> the mensroom at the I66 rest stop.

And what do you drive? AN auto Prius?

I thought about this thread as I was sitting in stopped traffic today (in a performance car with a real manual) and came back to post:

Commuter car with a stick = cheap ass poor bastard
Sports car with an auto = chick or faggot driver

I saw a sweet brand new M4 convertible at work today. I walked up and the first thing I notice is the auto stick. Faggot.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/13/2016 07:49PM by zimm.

Beltway!

Call Kewal Paudel 703 290 9290 he will help your stick problems.

Kewal Paudel 703 290 9290 Wrote:
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> Call Kewal Paudel 703 290 9290 he will help your
> stick problems.


Sketchiest thing I've heard in awhile.

It's safe to say OP's post was code words for a gay hookup?

Don't get a Camaro, save up for a Shelby GT350

zimm Wrote:
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> I thought about this thread as I was sitting in
> stopped traffic today (in a performance car with a
> real manual) and came back to post:
>
> Commuter car with a stick = cheap ass poor
> bastard
> Sports car with an auto = chick or faggot driver
>
> I saw a sweet brand new M4 convertible at work
> today. I walked up and the first thing I notice
> is the auto stick. Faggot.

The convertible part didnt give it away? You should of left a note to step up his gay game and save for a 6 series.

Mr Morse Wrote:
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> It's safe to say OP's post was code words for a
> gay hookup?

And what do you drive? A Prius?

Slaeme Wrote:
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> Mr Morse Wrote:
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> -----
> > It's safe to say OP's post was code words for a
> > gay hookup?
>
> And what do you drive? A Prius?


No. Welcome to the internet.

Impossible around here Wrote:
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> Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan
> area even consider buying a stick shift vehicle?


Why would anyone buying a sports car even consider getting an automatic?

Slame Wrote:
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> Impossible around here Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan
> > area even consider buying a stick shift
> vehicle?
>
>
> Why would anyone buying a sports car even consider
> getting an automatic?

Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan area even consider buying a vehicle?

In my day it was the parking lot at Nova..Annandale.. I'm Done Bumping to get rid of PassP-Assman Now you can find something to see.I hope....For Now..!! HopE ??

jls3108 Wrote:
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> Is there anywhere that I can learn stick shift
> around here? Plan on getting a new Camaro SS with
> stick but I'm very rusty on how to drive it. I was
> hoping I could learn before I got it. Are there
> any rentals, schools, or dirt cheap cars I can buy
> to learn? And I have already asked friends, they
> don't want to risk their car by teaching someone
> how to drive. Thanks!

Lotte parking lot

The only reason I didn't buy an AMG car was because of the dog shit automatic transmissions they have, manual FTW.

Thread.Fixer Wrote:
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> Slame Wrote:
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> -----
> > Impossible around here Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Why would anyone in the Washington
> Metropolitan
> > > area even consider buying a stick shift
> > vehicle?
> >
> >
> > Why would anyone buying a sports car even
> consider
> > getting an automatic?
>
> Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan
> area even consider buying a vehicle?

I hope you're joking.

Pandne snjd Wrote:
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> Thread.Fixer Wrote:
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> -----
> > Slame Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Impossible around here Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > Why would anyone in the Washington
> > Metropolitan
> > > > area even consider buying a stick shift
> > > vehicle?
> > >
> > >
> > > Why would anyone buying a sports car even
> > consider
> > > getting an automatic?
> >
> > Why would anyone in the Washington Metropolitan
> > area even consider buying a vehicle?
>
> I hope you're joking.

Nope, not joking at all. I live 2 blocks from Metro and it takes me 5 blocks from my office. I Uber when necessary and still don't spend as much as a car loan, gas, maintenance and insurance annually. I have no need for a car...others' experiences may vary.

Thread.Fixer Wrote:

> Nope, not joking at all. I live 2 blocks from
> Metro and it takes me 5 blocks from my office. I
> Uber when necessary and still don't spend as much
> as a car loan, gas, maintenance and insurance
> annually. I have no need for a car...others'
> experiences may vary.

Your last sentence saved it. If your a millennial hipster, then you don't need a car. Good luck with Metro though.

I on the other hand have kids that need to be driven to school, daycare, the doctor, cub scouts, etc. And I drive a stick shift because it's more fun. Wife had a mini cooper S with auto and paddle shifters. They sucked. I gave up on the paddles because the car would decide to start shifting on it's own anyway.

My 2017 WRX has a seamless hill-assist built in, no more stress on a steep hill with an asshole mini van 2 feet off the rear bumper. I would have loved that feature when I was learning to drive on a '84 300ZX 5 speed!

loves the stick Wrote:
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> Thread.Fixer Wrote:
>
> > Nope, not joking at all. I live 2 blocks from
> > Metro and it takes me 5 blocks from my office.
> I
> > Uber when necessary and still don't spend as
> much
> > as a car loan, gas, maintenance and insurance
> > annually. I have no need for a car...others'
> > experiences may vary.
>
> Your last sentence saved it. If your a millennial
> hipster, then you don't need a car. Good luck
> with Metro though.
>
> I on the other hand have kids that need to be
> driven to school, daycare, the doctor, cub scouts,
> etc. And I drive a stick shift because it's more
> fun. Wife had a mini cooper S with auto and
> paddle shifters. They sucked. I gave up on the
> paddles because the car would decide to start
> shifting on it's own anyway.
>
> My 2017 WRX has a seamless hill-assist built in,
> no more stress on a steep hill with an asshole
> mini van 2 feet off the rear bumper. I would have
> loved that feature when I was learning to drive on
> a '84 300ZX 5 speed!

I'm not a millennial...nor a hipster actually. The DC area like a lot of metropolitan areas has a lot to offer geographically and infrastructurally. Many think they "need" a car because they've never considered it's possible to live a life without one. In many fields now, teleworking has become a way of life. A friend of mine works at DOJ and he only goes into the office 5 or 6 times per year.

Assuming my above mentioned work-home parameters, if you gave me a day or two of research, I'm sure that I could locate a residence in a safe neighborhood, near public transportation, near shopping, a pediatrician and schools which would still negate the need to own a car. Again, one may still have to use Uber from time to time, although I wouldn't want to do so with putting carseats in and out obviously.

I'm not trying to troll or shit on anyone for owning a car. There's a lot I miss about not owning a car.

loves the stick Wrote:
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> Thread.Fixer Wrote:
>
> > Nope, not joking at all. I live 2 blocks from
> > Metro and it takes me 5 blocks from my office.
> I
> > Uber when necessary and still don't spend as
> much
> > as a car loan, gas, maintenance and insurance
> > annually. I have no need for a car...others'
> > experiences may vary.
>
> Your last sentence saved it. If your a millennial
> hipster, then you don't need a car. Good luck
> with Metro though.
>
> I on the other hand have kids that need to be
> driven to school, daycare, the doctor, cub scouts,
> etc. And I drive a stick shift because it's more
> fun. Wife had a mini cooper S with auto and
> paddle shifters. They sucked. I gave up on the
> paddles because the car would decide to start
> shifting on it's own anyway.
>
> My 2017 WRX has a seamless hill-assist built in,
> no more stress on a steep hill with an asshole
> mini van 2 feet off the rear bumper. I would have
> loved that feature when I was learning to drive on
> a '84 300ZX 5 speed!

WRX is such a beautiful car!

Sorry for the derail- but back at mr. car-less: I had a co-worker who lived in downtown DC. She didn't have a car (well actually kept it at her folks place out of town). When her 2 year old kid had a crazy high fever and she had to take him to the hospital late at night on the metro, then needing a cab to get home, she decided having a car was mandatory while being a parent.

loves the stick Wrote:
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> Sorry for the derail- but back at mr. car-less: I
> had a co-worker who lived in downtown DC. She
> didn't have a car (well actually kept it at her
> folks place out of town). When her 2 year old kid
> had a crazy high fever and she had to take him to
> the hospital late at night on the metro, then
> needing a cab to get home, she decided having a
> car was mandatory while being a parent.

Agree. People who say that they don't need cars are probably tree hugging libs who don't have a job or family.

zimm Wrote:
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> I thought about this thread as I was sitting in
> stopped traffic today (in a performance car with a
> real manual) and came back to post:
>
> Commuter car with a stick = cheap ass poor
> bastard
> Sports car with an auto = chick or faggot driver
>
> I saw a sweet brand new M4 convertible at work
> today. I walked up and the first thing I notice
> is the auto stick. Faggot.


How about a GTI? They're cheap. Commuter car or sports car?

Drive around the circle at George Mason University.