And would it also be good to learn in a stick-shift car? I think it would give me a bit more experience and knowledge of cars.
Depends. Manuals (stick shift) can be fun, but also bothersome. If you're going to be in traffic, I would go with an automatic transmission if you have the money. Traffic jams are the worst in a manual, all those gear changes for nothing. Older automatics aren't as good on fuel as older manuals. However, newer autos are far superior in their fuel economy.
Try the manual and see how you go. If you don't like it, there is no real shame in driving an auto. Auto is the future. Note, if you do decided to try the manual transmission, you may be best to get a power steering car. It'll make learning the H pattern and clutch a little easier. At the end of the day, it's your choice. I just learned in big, non power steer car and I feel like it aided me well in my small car, power steer test.
Yeah, I can see how that might be a pain. Yep, I know I want to use a car with power steering, because all newer cars and most likely my test car will have power steering. I'll probably want to learn on an automatic, but still drive a stick-shift some times just to get the feel of both.
Lol, that is true. xD My brother has learned that our mom wants us to have a drivers license – to help with groceries.
Yeah, I understand that. Thankfully, my dad learned everything about cars from his dad, who was a mechanic on big trucks like Peterbilts and Macks. I also really love cars and would probably enjoy working on my car/truck. xD
That's funny.
Advice from my Dad, just don't fix anyone else's car. He flat out refused to let any of his children become mechanics. The pay is terrible and the work only gets harder as cars aren't designed to be fixed anymore.
Allegedly, young people are safer in 2 seated utes... Utilities, one tonners, sedans with the back cut off, whichever you call them. You're less likely to be peer pressured into doing something silly with only one passenger and the long bonnet/hood helps to protect you from impact. They're kinda like what the US calls trucks, only more like a sedan. Not sure if you have anything like that. It's a young tradesmen's go to car. You should do quick search of Falcon and Holden utes. I think they might interest you.
Yeah, mechanics do not get paid well. I have heard, however, that smog testers get a lot of profit. Is that true?
Well that's just what they say, I sorta think they would be safer in a car or truck with a truck chassis. Well, IDK that we call them trucks, but yeah. xD Alright, I'll do that. Thanks!
Advice from my Dad, just don't fix anyone else's car. He flat out refused to let any of his children become mechanics. The pay is terrible and the work only gets harder as cars aren't designed to be fixed anymore.
Allegedly, young people are safer in 2 seated utes... Utilities, one tonners, sedans with the back cut off, whichever you call them. You're less likely to be peer pressured into doing something silly with only one passenger and the long bonnet/hood helps to protect you from impact. They're kinda like what the US calls trucks, only more like a sedan. Not sure if you have anything like that. It's a young tradesmen's go to car. You should do quick search of Falcon and Holden utes. I think they might interest you.
Yeah, mechanics do not get paid well. I have heard, however, that smog testers get a lot of profit. Is that true?
Well that's just what they say, I sorta think they would be safer in a car or truck with a truck chassis. Well, IDK that we call them trucks, but yeah. xD Alright, I'll do that. Thanks!
Not, sure. We don't have smog testers. Well, I've never heard of them. Yeah. And then there's me. In an old station wagon. I could fit a footy team in the back, but I don't We all know that Volvos and their 20 airbags are the safest, but what new driver can afford one of those? Old ones aren't too bad either. Seen one on the bottom of a scrap pile. Had about ten cars on top, the roof was fine and the doors still opened. Everything else was a wreck.
Depends. Manuals (stick shift) can be fun, but also bothersome. If you're going to be in traffic, I would go with an automatic transmission if you have the money. Traffic jams are the worst in a manual, all those gear changes for nothing. Older automatics aren't as good on fuel as older manuals. However, newer autos are far superior in their fuel economy.
Try the manual and see how you go. If you don't like it, there is no real shame in driving an auto. Auto is the future. Note, if you do decided to try the manual transmission, you may be best to get a power steering car. It'll make learning the H pattern and clutch a little easier. At the end of the day, it's your choice. I just learned in big, non power steer car and I feel like it aided me well in my small car, power steer test.
Yeah, I can see how that might be a pain. Yep, I know I want to use a car with power steering, because all newer cars and most likely my test car will have power steering. I'll probably want to learn on an automatic, but still drive a stick-shift some times just to get the feel of both.
Just check your state's rules. Some states in Australia allow you to drive a manual or an automatic transmission. Other states, like Queensland, want you to do the practical driving test again (in a manual) to be licensed to drive a manual. It's a money grab.
Yeah, mechanics do not get paid well. I have heard, however, that smog testers get a lot of profit. Is that true?
Well that's just what they say, I sorta think they would be safer in a car or truck with a truck chassis. Well, IDK that we call them trucks, but yeah. xD Alright, I'll do that. Thanks!
Not, sure. We don't have smog testers. Well, I've never heard of them. Yeah. And then there's me. In an old station wagon. I could fit a footy team in the back, but I don't We all know that Volvos and their 20 airbags are the safest, but what new driver can afford one of those? Old ones aren't too bad either. Seen one on the bottom of a scrap pile. Had about ten cars on top, the roof was fine and the doors still opened. Everything else was a wreck.
Oh, I guess I didn't realize only we have those. IDK if it's just California, but basically they test the car for it's smog levels, and reports it to the government. It's another example of rather idiotic laws in my opinion.
Ah, nice. xD Yeah, I know I wouldn't be able to afford a new volvo, or even a newer used one probably. Wow, that is safe. Almost like it had a roll cage in it?
Yeah, I can see how that might be a pain. Yep, I know I want to use a car with power steering, because all newer cars and most likely my test car will have power steering. I'll probably want to learn on an automatic, but still drive a stick-shift some times just to get the feel of both.
Just check your state's rules. Some states in Australia allow you to drive a manual or an automatic transmission. Other states, like Queensland, want you to do the practical driving test again (in a manual) to be licensed to drive a manual. It's a money grab.
Yeah, I think California makes you drive an automatic. Not sure, but that's what my brother used I think.
Not, sure. We don't have smog testers. Well, I've never heard of them. Yeah. And then there's me. In an old station wagon. I could fit a footy team in the back, but I don't We all know that Volvos and their 20 airbags are the safest, but what new driver can afford one of those? Old ones aren't too bad either. Seen one on the bottom of a scrap pile. Had about ten cars on top, the roof was fine and the doors still opened. Everything else was a wreck.
Oh, I guess I didn't realize only we have those. IDK if it's just California, but basically they test the car for it's smog levels, and reports it to the government. It's another example of rather idiotic laws in my opinion.
Ah, nice. xD Yeah, I know I wouldn't be able to afford a new volvo, or even a newer used one probably. Wow, that is safe. Almost like it had a roll cage in it?
If someone like Ford wants to sell a new car in Australia, it'll be smog tested. Once it passes the test, it's fine for the life of it... Well until they try to change the rules. It is a pretty silly law; just forces people into car loan debt. Look at Volkswagen, they were caught greenwashing just recently.
The older say 70's-90's Volvos are quite cheap, while still being safer than other models of the same year. This particular one was built around the 80's. It had a misfire, which usually isn't a big deal. Cool little project car if you're into that sort of thing, but I guess your state will probably restrict something that old.
I drive an 82 Corona station wagon. Nothing special, but I work to put new parts on it. Nice car if you want to stand out on the road/find your car among all the boring ones in the parking lot.
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