18 year old wants manual transmission

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure. But prepare to replace the clutch in a year. Part of learning!

I have had manual transmission vehicles for at least 30 years and have never replaced a clutch. One I had for 14 years and my current one for the past 10. Clutches are not that delicate.

[Anonymous]

There are very few cars on the market with stick any more.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g20734564/manual-transmission-cars/

As for the Impreza WRX, ask your insurance agent. That's like a race car and insurance rates for a new teen driver will be sky-high.

See if you can find a VW Jetta with stick.

[Anonymous]

If you want something more mellow,/boring, you should be able to find a small Honda or Toyota with a stick. May be older, though.

[Anonymous]

He will race it. That’s why he wants it. Would be a no for me.

[Anonymous]

Won't be texting on his phone while he's intentionally concentrating on reckless driving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure. But prepare to replace the clutch in a year. Part of learning!

Never had to replace the clutch in a year with a new driver.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a car for my 18 year old son. He is very much into cars and driving and wants a sort of sporty one with a manual transmission. We will be buying used as the budget is 20k.

He’s a responsible kid who has no incidents thus far. It would make him very very happy. Is this reasonable to get him a sporty manual transmission car? Like Impreza WRX.

At least he won’t get jacked

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a car for my 18 year old son. He is very much into cars and driving and wants a sort of sporty one with a manual transmission. We will be buying used as the budget is 20k.

He’s a responsible kid who has no incidents thus far. It would make him very very happy. Is this reasonable to get him a sporty manual transmission car? Like Impreza WRX.

Car won’t get stolen as easily!

[Anonymous]

Go VW, the hatchback will come in handy when moving in and out of the dorms.

Can't text while driving a stick? Amateurs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He will race it. That’s why he wants it. Would be a no for me.

Rally car?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sure. But prepare to replace the clutch in a year. Part of learning!

Not necessarily. I bought a manual when I was 21 not knowing how to drive it. I never had to replace the clutch.

Agree! I have always driven a manual. Was taught "never to ride the clutch." Never had to replace one.

[Anonymous]

Real men know how to drive manuals. My 16 yr old nephew drives one and I wonder if they are trending somewhere in social media land.
Older models - Mazda and Hondas in my family.

[Anonymous]

Camaro could be another option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He will race it. That’s why he wants it. Would be a no for me.

Then I would definitely recommend a Miata. It is still the most affordable car to race and the best to learn on.

[Anonymous]

A sporty car for a teen? Manual or automatic, that’s a no. A less sporty manual would be a wiser move.