On 6/28/2014 9:40 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 6/28/2014 9:32 AM, ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> Automatics are good in heavy traffic (saves having to keep one's foot on
>> clutch pedal) - but in any other circumstances, I prefer 'stick shift'
>> vehicles; I can pull off in 1st, 2nd and have even done it in 3rd gear
>> occasionally <laugh>. And I also know when to change gears - don't need a
>> rev counter to do it - I still have pretty good hearing...
>
> I'm with you! I like to shift when I feel like it.
>
> nancy
>

I can do that with the paddle shifters and not have to play with a
clutch pedal in traffic. I too can do a second gear start with it.

Stick is fun once in a while, but I don't want it for my every day driver.