I'd walk because that old thing is a safety nightmare. (I've driven multiple different types of stickshift cars, bikes, tractors, and more; I think that part is not an issue)
after buying a stick shift.. the issue isn't that stick shift is unsafe, it's all the slam foot on gas to go drivers that are unsafe... driving when there's clear obstacles in the way, or being so lazy and casual with driving that you face in glued to your phone..
that doesn't happen with stick... those drivers are MUCH better drivers.. in fact, I'd argue they actually drive. automatic occupants, nah... foot down - go and screw everyone else
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DmMacniel@feddit.org · 18 pts · 42d
Imagine being overwhelmed by driving stick.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 10 pts · 42d
Yeah but not because it's manual transmission, but because it would cost $50 worth of gas just to go down the street half a block.
watson387@sopuli.xyz · 0 pts · 42d
Yep. 4-6 mpg.
kibblebits@quokk.au · 5 pts · 42d
Struggle with a touch tone eh?
watson387@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 42d
Three on the tree
markz@suppo.fi · 4 pts · 42d
US meme hours
Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 42d
Poor baby
markz@suppo.fi · 0 pts · 42d
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farmgineer@nord.pub · 3 pts · 42d
I'd walk because that old thing is a safety nightmare. (I've driven multiple different types of stickshift cars, bikes, tractors, and more; I think that part is not an issue)
Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 42d
after buying a stick shift.. the issue isn't that stick shift is unsafe, it's all the slam foot on gas to go drivers that are unsafe... driving when there's clear obstacles in the way, or being so lazy and casual with driving that you face in glued to your phone..
that doesn't happen with stick... those drivers are MUCH better drivers.. in fact, I'd argue they actually drive. automatic occupants, nah... foot down - go and screw everyone else
watson387@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 42d
I completely agree with this statement. Well said.
Blaster_M@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 42d
That 1->2 upshift is always a tough one to do quick
watson387@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 42d
It doesn't feel like as natural of an arm movement as a floor shifter IMO. Feels awkward.