Quote:
Originally Posted by silver07335i
Practice driving with either an instructor or a friend/family member that will let you use his/her car. Actually, you did say the seller is willing to give you lessons so you might take that offer if you are seriously interested in buying that car. As others have stated practice in a spacious, empty parking lot and on streets when nobody is around. Don't forget to practice driving and shifting gears uphill and parking. One day you'll encounter the douchebag driver that tailgates you while you are driving up a steep hill and your practice will pay off.
|
Good thing for hill assists these days though, even if you are skilled enough to do without it.
I learned manual transmission in an old Honda Accord. I don't drive stick now, but whenever you travel to europe, it's 99% of what they've got.