How Many Thieves Are Needed To Steal A Car?

At least "1" who knows how to drive a stick-shift. They don't make thieves like they used to. :shrug:


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Surpised to see that stick shift cars are still sold in the US.

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Originally Posted by Kees

Surpised to see that stick shift cars are still sold in the US.

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That's all I've owned since 1986!

Poor clutch pad...

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My favorite cars I've had have been manual, hands down. I for one have lamented the fact that manual transmission options are nearly nonexistent now. I absolutely would still prefer to drive a manual but the other needs I have in a vehicle leave my options as nil...

I see an opportunity for me over the pond!

Gareth

Why do they even make stick shifts anymore. It's nearly impossible to drink a 32 oz. Coke, text on a phone, and shift at the same time. :soapbox:

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Why do they even make stick shifts anymore. It's nearly impossible to drink a 32 oz. Coke, text on a phone, and shift at the same time. :soapbox:

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The other day I was sitting in the usual traffic back-up and see that we are driving 15 mph in the left lane with the closest car in front of the slow driver at least half a mile while the middle and right lane were moving faster. I get around the car holding us up and the guy has his left foot out the driver window, steering with the right knee and both hands typing a text message on his phone. Mandatory stick shifts would prevent this stupidity.

BTW - I have owned numerous stick shifts and would take one over an automatic any day.

Yesterday afternoon I was walking home from work. Of the four cars I saw, two were operating a phone. One person was talking on it, the other was looking down at the phone in their hand, just below the steering wheel. This is a typical observation on my half mile walk home. I notice this more in the afternoon versus than in the morning.

I have a 2017 Corvette customized to look like a 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 with a 5 speed manual transmission. Only way to fly.