Bought car on ebay - picking up this weekend - cant drive stick =D

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06-21-2012, 07:06 PM

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BleedinBlue

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Originally Posted by merc64

Hey congrats on the car. My suggestion, have someone else drive the car home if possible. You'll be real embarrassed if you're on a slight incline and roll back into a car at a stop light. At least find an empty parking lot so you can get some practice in.

That's exactly how I was in my first wreck, about 16 years ago. Oddly enough, after that, I had NO trouble and learned very quickly.

I'd recruit a driver. Make a plea to your FB friends, start texting, something. I'd think you'd be able to find SOMEONE willing to drive it for you.