what to look for in buying a used manual

[lokichaos]

So I am adventuring into buying a manual pre-owned car, but I've only driven manual a few times in my brother-in law's Civic Si. So the question is what should I be looking for or watching out for when test driving a manual? Any recommendations on which cars would be good for 'beginner' manual drivers? Any of you AGrs drive manual? Thanks in advance for any tips!! :) Feed back please

[Finemess]

Make sure it shifts smooth and stays in gear, no odd noises. I changed to Redline MTF in my truck,big improvement.

[CamaroSS27]

Ya just make sure the car goes into gear nice, no noises, and the clutch isnt slipping(big one).

[SpoiledMan]

Also make sure it shifts smoothly at high rpm.

[Rix6]

I've always driven a manual. My recommendation for a nice driving, late model manual would be a BMW 3-series. They practically drive themselves. Newest, best condition that you can afford, give one a drive. A road trip with a lot of stop and go at the end (out here that would mean driving through Los Angeles) will make you an expert, regardless of what you buy.

[mbkite]

If the clutch pedal is high chances are the clutch is in good shape.
if low down close to floor its warn out.
get going 10 to 20 mph in 1 than shift to 2 and add full throttle and see or feel for clutch slip.
ck for any noise between shifts or grinding poss bad syncros
Then in 1st axc and de cell to ck that it won't pop out of gear you can do that in all gears. keep your hand on shifter ck for vibration
You can listen for any pitch change between gears also ck for any grinding when down shifting. and a loose shifter with a lot of play can be fixed easy with shifter bushings.

[Flash Gordon]

Lookout for a wore-out clutch pedal/floormat http://adamsforums.com/forums/images/smilies/burnout.gif

[lokichaos]

Thanks guys for the advice!! Doing a test drive on a 09 GT in a few days…we'll see how it goes.

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks guys for the advice!! Doing a test drive on a 09 GT in a few days…we'll see how it goes.


I always thought Mustangs make a great sports car......for a girl...

[Mustang81]

I always thought Mustangs make a great sports car......for a girl...

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[lokichaos]

I always thought Mustangs make a great sports car......for a girl...

Lol oh and what makes a great sports car for a guy?

Though I doubt Ill be going any where with it for a while if I decided to get it, rear wheel drive isn't exactly the best friend of snow…well nothing really is.

eh we'll see how it goes. Still have a list of other cars I'm looking to try.

[mbkite]

Porche..

[timaishu]

:mad::laughing:

[SkateForGirl]

Miata :)

[Flash Gordon]

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Lol oh and what makes a great sports car for a guy?

eh we'll see how it goes. Still have a list of other cars I'm looking to try.


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Miata :)

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