News, Police: Carjackers couldn't drive manual. (how much, topic, city, people)

[JD59]

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Police in Kansas City, Mo., said attempted carjackers were forced to abort their theft when the vehicle turned out to have a manual transmission.

Police: Carjackers couldn't drive manual - UPI.com

[Magnum Mike]

I guess they were up shift creek, without a paddle!

[square peg]

Yet another reason to drive a stick...and they call themselves carjackers!

[AliceT]

I knew there was a good reason to own a stick shift! I prefer them . . . well, until I broke my rotor cuff. That was tough.

[Magnum Mike]

My Nissan SUV has a 5-speed stick shift, and I do prefer them because you have more control over the vehicle's speed on downhill runs, and you won't have to "ride the brakes" like I see many people do.

I guess there's another reason to like manual transmissions.

[studedude]

A pair of shiftless cooks

[nilssson]

I was going to steer clear of this topic because I'm exhausted but I decided not to take a break because I don't want to hood wink anyone. I will keep rolling and dash forward in the clutch and reverse my stance since my shifty pal Manual told me to get my rear in gear and start jammin', even though it might be a grind.

[happynoodleboycey]

Reading this topic makes me feel smart. I can do something they can't do.

[Ohiogirl81]

^^^Yeah, but how much of a stretch is it to claim that you're smarter than a carjacker?

So funny. Dudes never heard the phrase "If you can't find 'em, grind 'em," I s'pose.

[cynwldkat]

I knew there were more reasons I prefer a manual transmission! Ha!