I've been reading this forum for a while now and I figured it was time to make my first post and what a better way to do that that tell everyone that I just leased a 2003 Laser blue Protege 5.

The only downer is that I got a standard transmission and I have no idea how to drive standard..Thought this would be a good way to force myself to learn.

Anyhow, I just wanted to boast..Take it easy!

Alex

 

Sweet dude, i just got a Laser Blue p5 too! Trust me, once you learn standard, you will never want to go back to automatic!

 

Alex, welcome to the club....

there is one thing that is 100% for sure....you won't be disappointed with your choice in cars.

 

Congradulations !

When you get ur ride post some pics !

ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

 

Agreed , I got my car a litle over a month ago, it was my first manual as well. Now I'm shifting like a pro .

The only downside to driving manual is when you have to drive an automatic, can you say B*O*R*I*N*G?

 

My pro was my first standard too. Although I had driven a standard a couple times before. But you will learn in no time. And Jac is right. Automatics are boring after driving a standard. You will never want to go back.

 

just don't stress out yourself, have fun learning

 

congrats on your new car, and welcome!!! haha yeah, my mp5 is my first stick car as well...once you go standard, you can't go back!

 

congrats man...you should join some of are car meets here in ottawa

 

Alex, You got that rite! I'm sure you'll figure it out just fine. You'll be happy you got the manual instead of the auto! Trust me, tell us how the driving goes...

 

remember automatics, are for crack addicts, heres a little advice on how to drive a five speed,,,,,,1. remember the clutch is your friend. 2. Always use your revs, take your rpm's to the limit, 3. dont be scared to take third up to 80 mph,,,,, have a great day