manual, stick shift vehicles in us?
Jan 15, 2007, 1:25 pm
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The only company that I came across that carries them is Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Even then it was only for certain "local" edition places that carry high end sports cars. Ex. Porsche Boxter and Audi TT.
Jan 15, 2007, 7:32 pm
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Jan 19, 2007, 9:31 am
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When I rented a car in London a while back, the guy at the counter took a very long time shuffling around until I asked him what the problem was. "I'm looking for a car with an automatic transmission", he said. "But I don't NEED one!", I replied, and soon was sent on my way, feeling very, very strange shifting with my left hand! At least the pedals are the same left to right.
Jan 20, 2007, 6:04 pm
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Jan 20, 2007, 9:07 pm
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Wasn't Enterprise supposed to have Lotus Elises in its fleet? I guess the Elise has a manual tranny.
Jan 24, 2007, 6:25 pm
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Jan 26, 2007, 7:01 am
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Obviously the excessive fuel use from a 'slushbox' is not a big problem in the land of cheap 'gas', but coming from a country who has heard of Kyoto, I'd be inclined to argue the opposite.
/TACT = ON
I appreciate it requires a certain level of hand/foot co-ordination, but it's not that difficult.
Obviously the excessive fuel use from a 'slushbox' is not a big problem in the land of cheap 'gas', but coming from a country who has heard of Kyoto, I'd be inclined to argue the opposite.
/TACT = ON
I appreciate it requires a certain level of hand/foot co-ordination, but it's not that difficult.
Sep 17, 2007, 3:15 pm
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Bump...
I have a question that seems in line with this thread. I'm headed to a few countries that don't rent cars with automatic transmissions. Any idea where I can rent one in the US (DC area) to practice/learn? I'm fresh out of ideas.
I have a question that seems in line with this thread. I'm headed to a few countries that don't rent cars with automatic transmissions. Any idea where I can rent one in the US (DC area) to practice/learn? I'm fresh out of ideas.
Sep 17, 2007, 3:20 pm
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Find your local auto mall and start taking lots of test drives.
Sep 17, 2007, 5:54 pm
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You may want to contact some driving schools to see if they have manual transmission lessons for already licensed drivers.
Sep 17, 2007, 5:56 pm
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Not as long as manual transmissions deliver better fuel economy, better acceleration, and better reliability (usually) than automatic transmissions.
An unintended consequence of people not learning how to use them is the occasional stories of car thieves foiled by manual transmissions.
An unintended consequence of people not learning how to use them is the occasional stories of car thieves foiled by manual transmissions.