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PhotoHokieNC
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PhotoHokieNC

When we rented cars on Cayman we always got left side steering.

Having to drive from the right front seat on the left side of the road seemed way too complicated even for my congenital left-handedness.
Posted: 07/12/2026 at 08:06 AM ET
(In response to this post by Nortazhokie)

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Manual Transmissions May Be Better For Your Brain Than Automatics
EDGEMAN • 07/12/26 06:57 AM ET
Drove a stick shift for about 30 yrs.**
7Hokie1 • 07/12/26 01:03 PM ET
Still have 4 vehicles with manual transmissions...lol**
EDGEMAN • 07/12/26 01:18 PM ET
We agree. (pic)**
Spud • 07/12/26 12:02 PM ET
Manuel who?**
Tank • 07/12/26 11:47 AM ET
Learned on a manual and still drive a manual today.
GSOHokie01 • 07/12/26 10:28 AM ET
I also learned on manuals. Owned 3 on the floor, 3 on the tree, 4 on the
Coach McGuirk • 07/12/26 09:12 AM ET
Safe? Good thing it didn’t catch fire in the garage. **
VT BronzeBacker • 07/12/26 10:13 AM ET
Dove manuals on Honda Accords until I couldn't find one.**
UTPr0sim • 07/12/26 08:38 AM ET
New '86 Accord hatchback straight, sold it in 2001. Enjoyed driving it.
MikeVT85 • 07/12/26 12:28 PM ET
Accords are no longer offered with manual transmission.
PhotoHokieNC • 07/12/26 08:58 AM ET
pic: i loved my 5-speed honda fit until i had a close encounter with a
squarerootofone • 07/12/26 09:04 AM ET
That’ll buff right out….
Vtskier1 • 07/12/26 10:04 AM ET
I think you can order a Civic sport with 5 speed.**
UTPr0sim • 07/12/26 09:32 AM ET
That would be nice. I thought the Si and Type R were the only...
EDGEMAN • 07/12/26 12:18 PM ET
You're fortunate to be here.**
PhotoHokieNC • 07/12/26 09:23 AM ET
Drove stick up until eleven years ago...
`lag • 07/12/26 08:30 AM ET
Learned to drive with a manual, but driving with a manual and a right hand
Nortazhokie • 07/12/26 07:52 AM ET
When we rented cars on Cayman we always got left side steering. ◄
PhotoHokieNC • 07/12/26 08:06 AM ET
Drove stick from 1964 to 2017. Glad my Accord is automatic
PhotoHokieNC • 07/12/26 07:37 AM ET
No argument here. Just switched back to a real man's car six months ago
UEMcGill • 07/12/26 07:35 AM ET
At least you can be assured of having a theft-proof vehicle!**
PhotoHokieNC • 07/12/26 07:40 AM ET
Not joking, there were years I had a Mercedes in Blacksburg that ALWAYS
UEMcGill • 07/12/26 09:56 AM ET
Good news!!! That's all I drive for my primary ride...Manuals will
Tuckahokie • 07/12/26 07:24 AM ET