Automobile Enthusiasts

I've always felt more attuned to the engine and more engaged as a driver when shifting my own gears. My current car is a 2016 VW Golf TSI, and it's really quite fun to drive with its little turbocharged engine. Very practical and economic as well.

Fuel economy and the environment have always been very important to me, so this may be my last internal combustion engine vehicle (which means my last clutch as well). I normally don't keep a car much beyond 10 years, but I want to hold out for the new solid state batteries.

My wife has been even more devoted to 3 pedal driving. She had three Subaru Outbacks, but 2014 was the last year that model was offered with a stick. Late last year she bought a 2023 Crosstrek with a 6 speed manual, which she'll likely keep a long time because Subaru will only have automatics on its crossover SUV's going forward.

We're in our mid-late 60's, and it's good to hear some young people are embracing the joys of three pedal driving.