- First Name
- Paul
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- Jul 28, 2020
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- Richmond VA
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- Chevy Silverado, Chevy Camaro SS
- Your Bronco Model
- Big Bend
I was lucky (except for divorce part) both of my wives already knew how to drive manual. First one was 11 years younger and had a manual Civic Si. Second wife, I convinced her to get a manual shortly after we started dating, and she has had one ever since. It is actually a bit difficult to find her a new car because of it. She has bought 4 since we met. I would say it is worth the effort, as I feel once they get the hang of it they may enjoy it. Especially when they realize they can do something very few people these days can. She could be the cool mom that can drive a stick.I want to buy the manual transmission Badlands. But, my biggest concern with this being my daily driver, is there will always be a few times a month where my wife needs to drive my car (and me drive hers, for seating for our 4 kids).
Facts about my wife:
I'm assuming these newer manual transmissions are very very forgiving - compared to the 1990 Honda Accord I drove 25 years ago...?
- We are late 30's, and she's never driven a stick
- She doesn't like trying new things
- She doesn't like the idea of a stick shift
- She would be mortified if she stalled the truck in the middle of an intersection - even if just for a few seconds
I haven't owned a stick since I got married (17 years), but want to badly. Can I teach her? Or more likely, can I have my Dad (much more patient than I) teach her? Or is it not worth the stress and I should just get the Auto and 2.7?
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