Anonymous
08/02/2025 10:37
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
A sporty car for a teen? Manual or automatic, that’s a no. A less sporty manual would be a wiser move.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 10:30
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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
08/02/2025 09:47
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
Camaro could be another option.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 09:40
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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.
Older models - Mazda and Hondas in my family.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 08:36
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
Anonymous wrote:Not necessarily. I bought a manual when I was 21 not knowing how to drive it. I never had to replace the clutch.Anonymous wrote:Sure. But prepare to replace the clutch in a year. Part of learning!
Agree! I have always driven a manual. Was taught "never to ride the clutch." Never had to replace one.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 08:28
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
Anonymous wrote:He will race it. That’s why he wants it. Would be a no for me.
Rally car?!
Anonymous
08/02/2025 08:23
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
Go VW, the hatchback will come in handy when moving in and out of the dorms.
Can't text while driving a stick? Amateurs.
Can't text while driving a stick? Amateurs.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 08:06
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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
08/02/2025 07:53
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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
08/02/2025 07:36
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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
08/02/2025 07:30
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
Won't be texting on his phone while he's intentionally concentrating on reckless driving.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 07:28
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
He will race it. That’s why he wants it. Would be a no for me.
Anonymous
08/02/2025 07:25
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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
08/02/2025 06:41
Subject: Re:18 year old wants manual transmission
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.
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
08/02/2025 06:40
Subject: 18 year old wants manual transmission
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.