Stick-shift vs automatic for learner

prawnsambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123524416#Comment_123524416

Neither were personal attacks. Honestly, I'm struggling to come up with excuses for you at this stage.

And since you made no attempt to actually revisit my post and investigate your mistake, you instead tried to attack me directly by using other posts out of context.

So I think I have no further use for you. Welcome to my ignore list.

Hotblack Desiato

How very sad, that someone would get so upset because their opinion on an internet forum was questioned and their abuse of other posters was called out. Sad, indeed.

Allinall

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123524129#Comment_123524129

Amy citation?

I’ve never seen a Skoda Octavia mentioned in the context of this thread, either here or on askaboutmomey.

I think you made it up to suit your weak argument.

CivilEx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058414589/stick-shift-vs-automatic-for-learner

OP, after a lot of spirited discussion on this thread - what have you decided to do?

Flinty997

Citroen Ami?

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123524479#Comment_123524479

Citation? Get sense, I didn't represent that it was in the context of this particular thread did I? And no I didn't make it up, what was the weak argument?

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123524229#Comment_123524229

Not really what I said and an mx 5 is a modest car but don't let that stop you.

If someone is representing a manual 4 pot diesel as a superior driving experience to an EV as its a 'proper' car personally I think that's nonsense. Clearly you disagree.

prosaic

Well, I was not expecting such plentiful advice!

Lots of good views on both sides. My heart says learn manual but my common sense(?) and pocket say maybe no need.

I'll be mulling it over for a while yet.

I'm not sure I want to afford her the opportunity to go blazing across the Gobi desert in a dented old 4x4.

magicbastarder

Easier to learn first in an automatic and then 'upskill' to a manual? Spread the cognitive/muscle memory load out?

As I mentioned earlier in the thread, that's how a friend learned and she reckons it was probably better that way.

prosaic

I have fond memories of learning in a Fiat 127. Felt at one with the engine and the road - more visceral than serene. It was a great sense of accomplishment to be able to quickly and smoothly move up through gears.

I don't miss gears at all now however.