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"The car won't start!"
....said the wife.
Me: "is your foot on the clutch?" Wife: "nevermind." I just had to share this mornings events... |
Priceless. :lol:
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That dang 3rd pedal, always making mishaps :)
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Haha if somebody who was about to drive my car said that they would be handing me the keys back immediately :)
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And you STILL Love Her don't you??!! :nod:
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Good thing it didn't start, maybe she would have driven it through the garage door if it started in gear. :lol:
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
(Post 2888651)
And you STILL Love Her don't you??!! :nod:
oh of course... i thought it was hilariously cute :lol: |
Originally Posted by flyby
(Post 2888677)
Good thing it didn't start, maybe she would have driven it through the garage door if it started in gear. :lol:
then again, she always used to remember to push the clutch too. |
Wife to me, after I loaned her my car for the first time: "Now I see why you love your car so much".
My (2 year old) son, muttering to himself "crazy car... crazy car... crazy car... fast... crazy car...." Heh. |
My wife, after the first time she drove my new Clubby to work
"OK, I have to apologize, there is no freakin way to keep that car under 45!" :nod: :lol: |
I had a different problem. I was used to my MINI with a manual box. When I went into an automatic car I was looking for the clutch :p.
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Look at the bright side. Some women would make you drive an auto instead.
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If it's one thing I hate is an auto gearbox... I HATE IT!!!
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Originally Posted by Oakland Raiders Mini
(Post 2896647)
Look at the bright side. Some women would make you drive an auto instead.
Rule #1: If its not a manual, forget it. funny part is, at the time she didnt know how to drive stick at all, then the other day she goes "i dont think i ever want an automatic again". mission accomplished. |
Originally Posted by On Purnt
(Post 2896776)
I had rules & conditions to buying this car:
Rule #1: If its not a manual, forget it. funny part is, at the time she didnt know how to drive stick at all, then the other day she goes "i dont think i ever want an automatic again". mission accomplished. |
Originally Posted by ellinara
(Post 2896634)
I had a different problem. I was used to my MINI with a manual box. When I went into an automatic car I was looking for the clutch :p.
Originally Posted by ellinara
(Post 2896677)
If it's one thing I hate is an auto gearbox... I HATE IT!!!
One thing that worries me is I see a common trend going on with many car manufacturers leaning towards paddle shifters or "tiptronic" style shifters. I understand that the advantage is much faster shift times vs. manual thus resulting in a faster 0-60, but i feel it kills the "sport" of driving. a clutch keeps you connected to the soul of the car. thats my .02 |
Originally Posted by ellinara
(Post 2896778)
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT :razz:
"honey before you accept this ring, you need to agree that we will never own an automatic car..." |
Originally Posted by On Purnt
(Post 2896782)
This totally happened to me when i got our loaner that was an auto... i felt completely disoriented!
AGREED! auto stinks! :mad: One thing that worries me is I see a common trend going on with many car manufacturers leaning towards paddle shifters or "tiptronic" style shifters. I understand that the advantage is much faster shift times vs. manual thus resulting in a faster 0-60, but i feel it kills the "sport" of driving. a clutch keeps you connected to the soul of the car. thats my .02 But with paddle shifting. Your more focused on making sure u selected the right gear then enjoying the ride... |
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