Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07
Most kids today don't know how to drive a stick (now that most autos today have shifters). They say years from now even less people will know how to drive a stick. A couple weeks ago they were talking about the increase of stolen vehicles in Texas near the border (drug wars). They said don't drive an SUV or truck in certain areas because you will get car jacked.... unless it is a stick shifter because most of the theives don't like sticks and can't drive them.
That and the prevalence of more and more high performance cars using flappy-paddle gearboxes, I'm glad I drive a stick shift. Less people know how to steal my car, and with the tow alarm, it makes it even more safe. Although, when's the last time you actually paid attention to a car alarm going off (other than wanting it to shut up)?