Better to get a stcik shift or not?

Question

My beloved 1995 Toyota Corolla is on its last axels; I figure I have 8-12 months left before I need to get a new car. I’ve always wanted to learn to drive a stick shift, and figured there’s no better time then just before I have to get a new car, especially with the high gas prices and manual transmission’s better mileage and power usage; plus I can get one for about $1000 less then an automatic. My dad and a couple of friends have volunteered to teach me, however, my grandfather and one of my coworkers think I’m crazy and that stick shifts cost more in the long run, require too much work to drive, and that automatic transmissions are the way to go. Anyone have any advice? If it helps, I’m looking into getting a new Corolla, Civic, Focus, Cobalt, or Sentra. Thanks.

Answer 1

Depends where you live. A big city where you have to stop alot. Get a automatic. If you live where you rarely stop get the stick shift. I personally like the automatics better. Yes stick shifts are harder to drive