Hey all,
So firstly I'm likely not going to get anything but a Ford either way. I'm starting there as an engineer soon and discount, etc.
My last car was a fiesta I loved but don't need it where I live so I'm without a car (but need one when I relocate of course). Before that my only other car was a Saturn coupe. Basically low power front wheel drive cars.
I've always wanted something sporty and finally am earning a salary I can afford it and want to treat myself. I've been in love with the new Mustangs and the Ecoboost is a good balance of practical and sporty for me.
That being said - 1) Never drove a RWD car 2) never drove a manual 3) never anything with so much power
My plan was to take a driving lesson for manual prior to taking a test drive. It's about $150 for 4 hours and seems like a perfect way to get started (sadly I don't know anyone with a manual I can use).
Beyond that any advice? Am I taking on too much car? Should I stick with an automatic? It seems like manual is just more "fun" when you get used to it and I feel like getting a sporty car is supposed to be a fun experience.
The one thing I'm really afraid of with a manual is bad weather in Michigan like snow. I guess having more control is good in a manual but it seems like it might be distracting in bad weather. Any thoughts?
I'm an extremely safe driver and over 10 years of having my DL have never been pulled over or got in an accident. I'm also a bit slow, in that if re speed limit is 65 I stay at 65 or the flow of traffic, I'm not a left lane speed racer by any means. That being said I go on lot of road trips and would be nice to drive sometning fun on them. I just wanna keep it that way and be safe! Any advice otherwise is welcome.
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