Originally Posted by
azepine00
You don't "learn" to drive automatic - there is nothing to learn
. This is not "when in Rome..." thing, i just want a more practical product. And i have no problem with others using manual.. or rotary phones... or sundials...
The automotive industry spent many years and many millions of $ improving cars to make them automatic and I would like to take advantage of the end result.
All of these expenditures were to accommodate the lazy American consumer because it was such a large market. Thankfully, much of the world isn't like the U.S.
Pucci (not quite the same w/o the Galore, is it?) is right. Man up and learn to drive a manual or shell out the extra money for the convenience.
On one side, I can argue that they should be more consumer friendly and accommodate American tourist. On the other hand maybe we Americans should learn to adapt a bit when we travel to other countries. After all, immersing yourself in the culture is part of the experience.
Do you really need a car? I don't even own one here and I live in the suburbs. Why not consider getting a rail pass that will get you around Italy? Public transportation is so much better in Europe.