What are the pros and cons?
2007-02-24 18:21:41 · 10 answers · asked by practical 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You won't regret learning to drive a stick. It takes a while to get used to the timing of clutch to accelerator, but you'll get the hang of it.
Although most cars these days are made automatic, you may wish to get a used car; a good deal of them are still manual, and because of that are cheaper.
I feel like I have more control with a shift (even though I live in San Francisco and the hills are a challenge). Plus, I get a nice mini-workout shifting so much.
2007-02-24 18:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not hard to learn, just remember not to dump the clutch or release the brakes while stopped on a hill and you'll be fine. Having a standard transmission gives you more control over shifting, especially nice when pulling a load (as in a trailer, or hauling). While having an automatic transmission is much nicer in city traffic, where I personally get tired of shifting gears.
Best if you take your drivers test with an automatic, that way you can concentrate on driving correctly first. Then find someone who has a standard transmission car, that don't mind teaching you how to drive it.
2007-02-25 14:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A competent driving instructor should be able to have you driving a stick well enough in about four hours so that you can get around town. It will take you a few weeks to a month on your own to become just ok at at it. This is something you will never regret.
Cons - the time it takes to learn
Pros - if you go to Europe or Asia and you need a rental car you will be glad you can drive a stick
2007-02-24 18:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Al Bunn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a manual and an automatic I love my manual but I live in a rural town. I hate driving it in a city setting its a pain in the posterier. If you live in a big city I would opt for the automatic, if you are rural get the manual, It gets better gas mileage and you feel more in control. As for learning how to drive just find a big parking lot and keep trying until you get it right. Its not that hard and pretty soon it becomes second nature.
2007-02-24 18:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by jmarshalld55 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't hesitate to learn how to drive a manual. It's not difficult to learn it, but in the beginning it's pretty frustrating. The frustrating part is when you are starting from 1st gear and you're trying to figure out whether to put more gas or release more clutch... After you keep practicing and you get the hang of it, you can immediately feel it later as to how much gas you need to put in or clutch you need to release...etc.
Pros: you'll know how to drive BOTH a manual and an automatic
Cons: you'll only know how to drive an automatic only
Good luck
2007-02-24 18:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by lyla384 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning to drive a stick is like learning to ride a bike. It may take a little while but once you have it, then you have it for life.
I'm sure you don't regret learning to drive a bike, and the same will be true for learning how to drive a stick. Consider it knowledge, and all knowledge is useful, it's better to know something and not use it, than need to use it and not have the knowledge....
2007-02-24 20:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's as easy as 1.2.3. but do you really want to learn. I own both types because during the week i drive stick to work by the street. You do not want to sit in traffic with a stick car, it benefits a lot because it saves you gas. Automatic brake gas brake gas that's it.
2007-02-24 18:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by tata 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you live in a busy city where you will constantly have to stop and go traffic therefore continually pressing the clutch, it will be hard. Plus, stalling when you do not step on the clutch. Some clutches burn out fast requiring to purchase a new one. Sometimes the MPG gain (if any) is not worth it.
2007-02-24 18:27:36 · answer #8 · answered by Manny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not to hard to learn the hardest part is learning how to take off from a dead stop i dont think you will regret it if anything u might enjoy it plus in an emergency if that is all there is around u will be glad that u learned to drive standard learn its not bad or hard
2007-02-24 18:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pros are stick cars are cheaper, and it never hurts to have this ablity as for cons I cant think of any, you can always drive a car with a transmission also.
2007-02-24 18:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by reshadow31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋