this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2023
361 points (93.7% liked)

Asklemmy

43810 readers
1 users here now

A loosely moderated place to ask open-ended questions

Search asklemmy πŸ”

If your post meets the following criteria, it's welcome here!

  1. Open-ended question
  2. Not offensive: at this point, we do not have the bandwidth to moderate overtly political discussions. Assume best intent and be excellent to each other.
  3. Not regarding using or support for Lemmy: context, see the list of support communities and tools for finding communities below
  4. Not ad nauseam inducing: please make sure it is a question that would be new to most members
  5. An actual topic of discussion

Looking for support?

Looking for a community?

~Icon~ ~by~ ~@Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de~

founded 6 years ago
MODERATORS
 

And where are you from? And how old? Not "do you" but just if you know how.

I'm in the US, mid 30s and can (and do) drive a manual transmission.

(page 11) 50 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

41, Oklahoma, yes.

[–] joelfromaus@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

AUS, 32. I had to learn manual for my job and for years my daily driver was a manual. I still have that car, I nice V8 sports car, but I prefer an automatic these days due to ease of use especially with how far modern automatics have come from the stigma developed during the 80’s/90’s.

[–] gameboyhomeboy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

43m, US, yes....it's been a while but I'm certain I would have no problems.

[–] Tyfud@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

42, U.S. I can, very well. I used to race cars on the track. I don't do that anymore, but it's a useful skill to have when I'm in Europe. Manual transmission is the norm for any rental car.

[–] Canopyflyer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

53m

Learned how to drive synchro'd transmissions on a 86 Ford Escort.

Learned how to double clutch and rev match on a non-synchro'd transmission in a 49 Willys.

[–] steve12975@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

47m ,from Maine.I got my car, 18 wheeler and motorcycle license on a standard shift.

[–] AttackPanda@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

Mid 40s and USA. I still drive a manual Jeep 4 door and it’s probably my last manual. The new 10 speed transmissions in some vehicles have gotten so smooth that I think I’ll switch to that or electric whenever possible get a new car in the future. I like manual but it feels like they are going the way of the dodo.

[–] teamevil@unilem.org 1 points 2 years ago

Up until a year ago only drove manual transmissions cars. Early 40s US.

[–] Sea_pop@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

36/m US. I learned to drive a manual when I was 18. I prefer it now to automatic and even more fun in a little econo shit box. I rented a Kia Picanto in the U.K. and had the time of my life.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

32m, American - No I can’t, as except for a short stint on a leased automatic gas car, I’ve owned only electric cars. And EVs are by definition automatic!

[–] haych@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You can get manual electric cars, they're just rare. A lot of electric conversion cars can still be manual too.

https://youtu.be/gW2etNIcegc

load more comments (2 replies)
[–] morbidcactus@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

33, Canada, yes I can drive standard.

I learned on a 1990 corolla, my partner can't drive standard so when we downsized a few years ago we kept her car. I miss it for the around town trips but I'm not upset to drive automatic when I have to (rarely) commute. I also really liked it for winter driving, definitely felt more in control, that little corolla could plow through snow and ice like it was nothing.

Pretty much everyone on my side of the family learned on standard, drove for a while, but now more or less has a vehicle with automatic.

I'm 42, US, learned on a stick and have driven many. My daily driver is an E-bike, cause I can. If I need a car I have a Chevy Bolt. If EV manuals become common, I'll definitely get one

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

40+ here, from the Netherlands and been driving stick (manual) for over 25 years. Only since the last 2 years or so I've been driving automatic because manual transmission cars are harder to find

[–] Primer81@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

US, 25, and I drive a manual. I feel it gives me more control than an automatic.

Also, I got my license driving an automatic. Learned manual after. Didn't need to retake the test though which I always find funny.

[–] Cheriebarie@reddthat.com 1 points 2 years ago

Yes I do. I'm in my early thirties, Australian lady. I drive manual by choice because it is more fun and I appreciate the mechanics of vehicles. Most cars here are auto I guess.

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

MontrΓ©al, QuΓ©bec, Canada. Early 40 years old. Yes I drive a manual transmission car.

I've always owned manual cars. I'm going to keep my car for an long as I can. I'm not to keen on cars with lots of technology in it. It's prone to too many problems.

[–] MangoKangaroo@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

No. From rural Oregon, early 20's. My dad has been meaning to teach me with our old Ford Focus, but it hasn't happened yet. :(

[–] johnrobbespiere@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Indian, can drive and do drive both manual and automatic depending on the car I have access to. 19. Have been driving since 18th birthday.

[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

As a red blooded man, manual transmission gets my dick hard. That stick is throbbing when I hit the pedal, gotta work it real good.

[–] DrButtnugget@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

US, late 20s. I've been driving manual transmissions on the farm since I could reach the pedals. All but two vehicles I've ever owned are manual. Its my preference, especially since I'm my own mechanic and hate working with autos.

[–] Dlayknee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm in my early 40s in the US. I learned to drive a manual when I got my license ~25 years ago but haven't driven one since that day. I rode a motorcycle for a few years as well, so I'm pretty sure I could manage if I absolutely had to.

[–] dragoness@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yes I know how to drive a manual, I learned many years ago. I'm from the US and I'm 42.

Learned on an old beat up truck when I was like 20, I remember I got stuck stalling out on the highway once, I don't even remember how. I freaked out so bad. 8 years ago I had 2012 Mazdaspeed 3. I miss that car so so much.

[–] Infinitybiscuit@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Yes I can. 30 and from the US.

load more comments
view more: β€Ή prev next β€Ί