Hi everyone.
Just wanted to hear the general consensus on buying a manual car to learn manual in. I currently own a auto base Honda DC5, and really want to sell it while prices are high for some reason.
My budget is up to 7k and I've been suggested to look at Mazda 3 SP25s in that price range. What are some other good cars I should look at? Also should I decrease my budget, I've driven manual a few times, but worried might end up damaging the clutch, and if it's a more expensive car, might be harder to sell off.
Thanks guys.
Get a couple of driving lessons in a manual.
It will give you confidence.
Make you safer for other road users.
Teach you what not to do to avoid unnecessary clutch wear.
Good chance a manual SP25 has been lightly thrashed. Well that's why I would buy one. Probably better off looking for a manual Hyundai to learn in and see if you like them. Then again any manual car in your price range without a recent clutch change is on its way to being knackered. Novelty wears off quick in busy traffic.
Source: never owned an auto in 25 years of driving