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To: Sopater

Maybe in the US, but not here in Europe. Almost every car, even top-of-the-line cars, come with manual transmissions. You can get automatic, of course, but here if you don’t know how to drive stick, you’re taking the bus.

Glad I learned when I did 22 years ago; a little late at 19 years old at the time, but better late then never.


89 posted on 05/02/2012 3:57:12 PM PDT by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: AnAmericanAbroad
Maybe in the US, but not here in Europe. Almost every car, even top-of-the-line cars, come with manual transmissions. You can get automatic, of course, but here if you don’t know how to drive stick, you’re taking the bus.

Last year in France, my car rental agent was worried that I wouldn't be able to drive a manual transmission-equipped car. They had no automatic cars - none. So I did as the French do - looking as put-upon as possible, I heaved a sigh, rolled my eyes and drove off in my little diesel, 5-speed hatchback. Did a damned smooth job of it, too.

145 posted on 05/03/2012 5:28:34 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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