Serious Learning to drive manual + Car advice

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  1. FBG President
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    Aug 28, 2016
    Hey guys, so this is my first time in this section. I typically stay in Future or music section. But today I come to you with 2 questions.

    First off, has anyone here owned or leased a Hyundai Genesis coupe? What were your thoughts on it? What are anyone's general thoughts on this car.

    I am looking at getting a 2012 3.8 R spec this week. I like the look of it, it's sort of a cross between the FRS and a normal Accord. It's a bit more spacious than most sport coupe's ive seen, and I actually rode in it for a test drive, enjoyed the ride. The only thing is it is manual and I have only ever driven automatic. How long will it take me to be serviceable (2 minute drive to work and back) at driving manual
     
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    2 minute drive to work? Why even bother driving? Manual is pretty easy to pick up, you'll get the hang of it in a day or 2.
     
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    I'm 2 lazy 2 learn
     
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    And f--- drivin with parents for 120 hours before I get the license
     
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    Just lie in the logbook how are they gonna know?
     
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    Nah 2 shady
     
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    I'll do it when I'm older I don't need it yet
     
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    p----
     
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    I learned to drive in a 5 speed car and also took my drivers test in it. It's different for everyone but for most it's pretty easy to get the hang of.
     
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    cant offer much on learning to drive manual its just something you learn as you go, but if you're looking for cars ive owned a mk7 GTI (2015-2017 models) for a year now and i have 0 complaints. Its great on gas, tons of room being a hatchback, very quick car, and interior is way better than cars in its class. Watch a few reviews on it on youtube and go take a test drive, you wont be dissapointed.
     
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    i had a 2005 (automatic,) it was called the tiburon then. wonderful car

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    Because I live in a college town and often go out. Having my own car is freedom to go anywhere.

    That's good to hear about the manual learning curve. I didn't get the car I was looking at, gonna boost my credit this month then go for it.
     
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    Here where I live manual is the main transmission type and very easy to use, I thought i'd never get used to it before i started driving.
    Plus you could probably accelerate faster in a shorter time span and they have better fuel economy.
     
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