Reason #6,342 why manual transmissions are better
08-06-2009, 03:13 PM
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Reason #6,342 why manual transmissions are better
Reason #6,342 why manual transmissions are better than automatics
Ha ha ha! Look, what kind of carjacker are you if you can't drive a stick? The only one that pops to mind is Vincent Gallo's character in Buffalo 66 when he tried to unsuccessfully steal Christina Ricci's car, "I'm used to luxury cars. Have you ever heard of a luxury? That's what I drive. I drive cars that shift themselves." And that's essentially what happened when a very bad criminal tried to car-jack a nice nurse in Reno, NV.
Armed with a B.B. Gun, 23-year-old Kent Howard Boedicker allegedly attempted to jack a 57-year-old RN's Hyundai. After forcing the lady out of the car and climbing inside, Boedicker then got out and handed her the keys back stating, "I don't need these anymore." Thanks to his terrible non-existent driving skills, Reno police were able to apprehend Boedicker in a Save-Mart parking lot. Cheers to Mr. Mack for the tip!
Ha ha ha! Look, what kind of carjacker are you if you can't drive a stick? The only one that pops to mind is Vincent Gallo's character in Buffalo 66 when he tried to unsuccessfully steal Christina Ricci's car, "I'm used to luxury cars. Have you ever heard of a luxury? That's what I drive. I drive cars that shift themselves." And that's essentially what happened when a very bad criminal tried to car-jack a nice nurse in Reno, NV.
Armed with a B.B. Gun, 23-year-old Kent Howard Boedicker allegedly attempted to jack a 57-year-old RN's Hyundai. After forcing the lady out of the car and climbing inside, Boedicker then got out and handed her the keys back stating, "I don't need these anymore." Thanks to his terrible non-existent driving skills, Reno police were able to apprehend Boedicker in a Save-Mart parking lot. Cheers to Mr. Mack for the tip!
08-06-2009, 03:31 PM
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that's awesome! I'm pretty sure there aren't many people who could manage to steal an S2000 with a non-engraved shift knob. 3 times now I've received phone calls from garages asking me how to get my car into reverse.
08-06-2009, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark355,Aug 6 2009, 05:03 PM
Piloting a manual is becoming a lost art in the States.
some people are so lazy they come up with all types of excuses to let a car do the 'driving'.
This is the difference between car movers and people who 'love to drive'.
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08-06-2009, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark355,Aug 6 2009, 06:03 PM
Piloting a manual is becoming a lost art in the States.
I am afraid in this modern era it seems that it is more important to be talking on your cell phone and driving an automatic that frees you up for these things than actually being an enthusiast and having fun driving!
And to let you know which camp I fall in I do NOT even have a cell phone and ALL 5 of my vehicles have manual transmissions!!
08-06-2009, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hondaBeater,Aug 6 2009, 08:58 PM
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some people are so lazy they come up with all types of excuses to let a car do the 'driving'.
This is the difference between car movers and people who 'love to drive'.
some people are so lazy they come up with all types of excuses to let a car do the 'driving'.
This is the difference between car movers and people who 'love to drive'.
While I'm at it, can I get that BMW they had on top gear that drove itself around the track.
Such a sad state coming soon to an automated highway near you.
