How can I (re)learn driving stick?, It's been ~10 years since I last tried... Options

[CAMAricer]

Okay, so with all the crap that's been going on with my car, I've decided to purchase a second car (as a backup). But my options are rather limited b/c I can only drive an auto (I learned 10 years ago all in one afternoon at an empty parking lot but never touched it since). So...what is the best way to re-learn it? Keep in mind I have no one to teach me (don't know anyone in San Francisco who knows how to).

So any advice for me? Or any NorCal 6GC-ers willing to spare me an afternoon (or two) and their car to teach me? I'll compensate you for your time.

BTW, my next purchase is going to be an AE86. I figure if I'm going to learn how to drive stick, might as well learn how to drift too

[ILuvMyCelica95]

I think everyone is indicating that he should practice before he buys a car...

If he's learning I assume he'd be borrowing someone's car... the owner of the car can drive him to the parking lot and teach him.

People keep saying practice in a parking lot.. how does he get the car to the parking lot in the first place... drive it there? And if you are talking about the parking lot where he may be buying the car, then the dude selling it can teach him. If he is a serious buyer the seller wont mind.

- Matt

Um no. A dealer is not going to teach someone how to drive standard. That's the most ridiculous thing i've heard.