Embarrassing....I need practice driving a manual. Anyone local? (Sutherland) :(

[falconboy]

Oh well, I guess embarrassment doesn't kill so I might as well admit it.....

Being in the process of looking for a replacement Ford, theres been a few manual XR6/XR8's around at not bad prices, and I'm not against owning one, as a matter of fact I think it would be good to drive a 'real' car for a change, but I've been hesitant in looking at them since I've only driven a manual twice, for about 10 min each, and that was about 15 years ago. I also think its a good idea to be confident enough to drive one in an emergency. Theres no way I'd want to jump in a car I was looking to buy, on roads I'm not familiar with, with lots of traffic and unknown road conditions with a manual. Not because I'd crash it, but because I'd stall it, roll back too much on hills, p*** off other drivers, stress out and my heart rate would make my chest explode.

I'm hoping theres someone over the southside of Sydney (I'm in Sutherland), that would be interested and is available to give me a 'driving lesson' or 2 during the day on a weekday, either near me at Sutherland (I'm near Jannali High and the surrounding streets are flat and pretty quiet, I'd be game around here), or near their place if the same conditions.

Hopefully in a E series of some sort, EF/EL would be great.

I've been driving for 15 years and I'm not a nervous driver in an auto at all, just lack of experience with the clutch etc. Perfect driving record, no at fault accidents, speeding tickets or even a parking ticket, so I doubt I'd kill you. Not sure about your clutch though LOL.

Not sure what to offer, maybe a 6 pack of something?

Ok its out in the open now. I'll go into my corner and die of embarrassment. I won't be able to show my face here again. e

Edit: Oh god, I can't believe I clicked 'Submit'