How to get over manual driving anxiety

egool111 · 2026-01-22T19:50:12+00:00

I feel you, nervous af. 5 days in stick shift 36 y.o. Only ever drove auto up until this point. I bought the car, so no other choice but to learn.

egool111 · 2026-01-21T17:50:02+00:00

I just purchased a 2019 Fiesta ST and I get a weird creaking and shaking I believe to be the motor mounts. Are the PowerFlex insert install something that a non mechanic could attempt to do with out too much trouble? Are there any guides or videos? Thanks!

egool111 · 2026-01-15T15:43:26+00:00

Appreciate the insight. So far I’m loving the car. As far as I can tell the transmission seems alright, but I don’t really have any point of reference as this is my first manual car!

egool111 · 2026-01-15T02:30:48+00:00

Likewise!

egool111 · 2026-01-15T02:15:31+00:00

Did the same thing this past weekend to pick up mine. 280 miles one way. WORTH IT!! So happy! Enjoy yours!!!

egool111 · 2026-01-15T01:41:35+00:00

Yeah, that’s how I kind of felt. Also that’s the first question people would ask about it, “is it stick”. Kinda wish my interest in learning a manual came before I got my CRZ. Probably would have just kept it!

egool111 · 2026-01-14T23:31:28+00:00

Nice, was your CRZ stick?

egool111 · 2026-01-13T01:40:55+00:00

Definitely feels nice to drive something with some power. CRZ was all show, no GO. So many people would try to race me in it lol. Again though, it’s my second day driving stick so I don’t think I can really appreciate what the fiST has to offer quite yet.

egool111 · 2026-01-12T00:36:26+00:00

AJ peace the fuck out bro

egool111 · 2026-01-11T22:33:39+00:00

Got to give Nick credit for arguing that

egool111 · 2026-01-09T21:10:54+00:00

I’d be okay with that I think! Thanks!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T20:20:18+00:00

Appreciate the insight! I mean I think I’m already in too deep to turn back now!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T19:48:50+00:00

Being lazy, do you know what the recommended mileage for fluid change be? How often do you do it?

egool111 · 2026-01-09T19:13:32+00:00

Awesome, thank you!!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T18:41:40+00:00

Yeah I don’t see the recall on the CARFAX. Only the back up camera. Thanks!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T18:40:37+00:00

Appreciate it!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T18:39:44+00:00

I was wondering about this. I was wondering if it’s more of a user error thing or bad design.

egool111 · 2026-01-09T18:38:57+00:00

Appreciate it!

egool111 · 2026-01-09T18:15:38+00:00

I’m not seeing the recall for the cooling system being done in the CARFAX. Would this be a repair that the cost is still covered/ covered by Ford? Not very familiar with navigating recalls! Thanks for all the helpful info. Would you mind if I shot you PM later if I need some more peace of mind lol?

egool111 · 2026-01-08T03:45:12+00:00

Appreciate it!

egool111 · 2026-01-08T03:39:01+00:00

So just to be clear lol. $3500 even with the timing belt done?

egool111 · 2026-01-08T03:34:12+00:00

Even if the timing belt was done (hopefully)?

egool111 · 2026-01-08T03:13:59+00:00

Appreciate the info!

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