How to drive stick in a Volkswagen Bus!

Today we teach Avery how to learn to drive a manual gearbox in a vintage aircooled Volkswagen Bus! Can she learn stick on her first try? Watch to find out.
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[@lowmanite]

"Two passing ships in the night". Jake, you are ONE sweet-talking charm machine. Great video. Thanks.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah he is!

[@scottwallacejr]

Yeah that was a great line, I’m going to take that… What a great way to describe how to shift a clutch and accelerate the gas

[@pedroeduardo5509]

That purist happiness drawed in her smile!! No modern car beats that.

[@VWLifeVW]

So true!

[@joethehooper]

She broke his heart

[@whatsstefon]

Modern cars are nice and all, if you like everything in life to be beige. No thanks. I don’t need bings and beeps telling me my door is open, telling me I’m not wearing my seatbelt. Or freaking lane assist... I know how to stay between the lines. I passed colouring-in in kindergarten. And when something goes... I don’t want to break out a laptop. I’m happy using screwdrivers and sockets to fix something.

[@michelecrown2426]

The beetle I have at the moment I got from a guy who had purchased it for his daughter. She just couldn't get the hang of shifting so he sold it. Once I go into it, found that $2 bushing on the shifter was gone and wrong clutch cable that was maxed out. Once I fixed those she shifts easy. I texted the guy it wasn't his daughters fault. I so want to bring it back and let her try it again. They are about 2 1/2 hours away, but I think having her be able to do it would make it worth it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah I don't think that would be a good idea either. She might be mad that it was such an easy fix you know what I mean?

[@fasterlaster]

Love the face Jake made when Avery first moved the bus. That face of concern of anyone who is sitting in the passenger side of your own bus. I made the same face when teaching my youngest to drive manual in my bus.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep that's got to be a little nerve-wracking! My oldest is 13 and I'm not sure if I could take it

[@TheJorgSacul]

I tried to drive my dad's '74 Chevy pickup when I turned 16. Utter failure! Then, one night near my 18th birthday I had this vivid dream of me driving it-- so the next day, I begged him to let me try again. I hopped in, fired it up, and I was shifting like a pro, no looking back. He kept asking me where I'd practiced! 😂😂😄😄 Since then, it's been smooth sailing!

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool thanks for sharing!

[@flatfourluka1306]

I drove my dads Beetle 2 weeks ago through the entire camp we were staying at during the road trip, its so much better to drive than my mom's modern car. That's why the Beetle (Johnny) will be my first car! 😁

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@austinswallow]

Here in the UK, the vast majority of new drivers learn to drive using a manual transmission, those that struggle to drive (perhaps they shouldn't be driving at all?) learn in an automatic! Passing the driving test with a manual transmission means you can drive any car, pass in an automatic means you can only drive automatics (unless you take another test in a manual). About 90% of new cars sold in UK are manual transmission, automatics are seen as being less desireable, and of course, a manual transmission is MUCH MORE FUN to drive! Great seeing a novice experience the joys of a manual transmission, let's hope Avery is a convert to the cause! Great filming as always!

[@VWLifeVW]

Well that's very interesting thanks for sharing!

[@pstricko1944]

you also should know how to reverse a trailer then we will have good drivers

[@jimandmandy]

Virtually no manual transmission cars are even offered for sale in the USA. 5% is my estimation and the majority are high performance models not suitable for new drivers. Entry level cars like the Honda Fit/Jazz (which I own) and Ford Fiesta are being discontinued in this market. Even basic light trucks, like the Toyota Tacoma/Hilux are automatic only, and no diesel here.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@jimandmandy sad times

[@shortwing]

Since you asked... I learned to drive in my dads 1962 beatle, my brother and I figured out how to hot wire it when we were 10 and 11. We would drive it around the farm while dad was working. Good times. Good job on the teaching Jake!

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow you and your brother were little hoodlums! I'm jealous

[@morgana4986]

Just purchased my dream car, a '74 VW Thing! I'll be learning manual in a few short months after she's fixed up, so thank you for this video!! Much love from Louisiana!

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@alicewh3946]

This was so cute! Awe, the feeling of teaching someone to drive stick. Nerve racking if it's a vehicle you love 😄

[@VWLifeVW]

❤️✌️

[@PetiteParrotLover]

We are purchasing a ‘73 VW Thing TODAY and I’m going to learn how to drive stick on her! So excited!!!! I already have an automatic 2015 VW Convertible Beetle Turbo, and a 2021 VW Atlas Premium SEL V6 with 4Motion… I did not choose the VW Life, it chose me! Ha! Can’t ever have enough! ✌🏻☮️❤️✌🏻☮️❤️

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

I learned in a 56 Chevy truck 3100 at age 14!Four in the floor with granny low. But perfected the craft in high school in my 69 ghia :). Interesting side note that 56 is still in "the family" and along with me my sister learned on it along with her four kids. and several cousins.

[@VWLifeVW]

very cool keep it on the road forever!

[@scottyrocks126]

I don't know how I missed this one the first time around but I'm glad I found it. So much fun to watch. Jake covered all the bases, and Avery was as sure as sure can be - a perfect student, and fun to watch. Her enthusiasm was contagious. My first attempt, in 1977, at learning to drive a manual transmission was with my Dad in his '71 Beetle. I knew I could do it, but it didn't go well. Shortly after that I bought a '71 Corolla 1200 with a 4-speed from our neighbor across the street and taught myself how to drive it in one session. Most of my cars since then have been MTs.

[@susangibbs4588]

Awesome job Avery. I learned to drive with a stick in 1968. A '68 Ford Mustang. I've driven many standards since then it's a great "tool" to have in your toolbox! Good teacher Jake!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Susan it sounds like you had some nice 68s!

[@mallie35]

Great job Avery, you're adorable! Although I like the laziness of an auto in traffic there's nothing like driving stick in my Australian built 1964 VW Beetle 1200 Deluxe. Love that VW Life!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Ben you hit the nail on the head!

[@mileageunknown8910]

Love it! I honestly believe an aircooled vw is probably the easiest stick to learn how to drive! Nice and smooth! lol

[@VWLifeVW]

I think so too!

[@georgecurious5103]

Great to see the New Gen take control of driving a "Real" car. Congrats Avery! You are hooked now! You will have a complete understanding of our (V-dub folks) passion for the classic VW; the feel, the smell, the drive, the uncertainty if it will stall on you without warning. The stories are never ending, like for example...my first manual gearbox lesson. It was in a 1982 Honda Prelude. Burned the clutch on my brother's girlfriend's new car. This way I had the basics down when I drove brother's 1967 VW Squareback. Great experience with many VW stories! If you drive to SoCal in a classic VW, then you can say with more confidence, "Yes, I can drive a stick". Remember, "It's not a car, it's a Classic Volkswagen".

[@VWLifeVW]

Very well put George and thanks for sharing your story!

[@zimba599]

I got all of my first driving experience in a VW Bettle oval from 1956 in Lofoten-green. The most reliable car I have ever had!

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow that's amazing! I bet it was a great car

[@zimba599]

@@VWLifeVW Yep, surely was. I still think of her sometimes with a smile! VW spirit I guess. :o)

[@johnnewcomb1128]

Awesome job Avery! I taught my wife and son to drive a stick. The wife learned in,a mk3 K2 golf we put 327k miles on it and never replaced the clutch. My son learned in his first and current car a mk2 golf. My first stick shift was a 71 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. Peace

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow that's pretty amazing about the clutch you guys must have been really easy on it. And a barracuda?! Awesome

[@connorrichmond3425]

I learned how to drive stick at 18 in my 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, I got it just before my 19th birthday last year! It’s my daily driver now and everyone at my college loves seeing it around campus!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome! Post pictures of it on our Facebook page facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@michelecrown2426]

Great instructions and great job Avery! I still shudder thinking back on teaching my daughter on our truck that was three on the tree. But we have some hills out here that are pretty challenging. She eventually got it and can still drive stick today, plus motorcycle.

[@VWLifeVW]

That is awesome!

[@SovietDictator]

Learned stick in a fire truck as a volunteer fireman, then practiced in my inlaws' mid-80s CRX (what a miserable heap that was), before getting more time in with their '06 TDI New Beetle, and the first one I owned was a 2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDI which I still own. '61 ragtop beetle arrives today and I'm pretty excited.

[@thatoneidiotnamedme6990]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this! Awesome guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@slimpickins3425]

Very cool Jake! I Think Avery is a natural VW Lifer!! Its so cool to see your generation into old VW's, specially Boomer, thats a true testament of ones passion! Avery seems to have all the charisma and passion to become a honest vintage VW guru! You guys are whats gonna keep this alive!

[@VWLifeVW]

Right on! you hit the nail on the head

[@jshox]

Great lesson! I learned to drive in a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe....3 on the tree! When my daughter turned 16 (mid 90's) her birthday present was a 1970 Std Beetle. She picked up driving a manual transmission about as fast as Avery. A couple years later my son got the Beetle. He still drives my old '02 Tacoma 5-speed that I gave him after I got a '17 Tacoma with auto trans. I still catch myself reaching the for clutch!

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah it's a transition moving to auto thanks for sharing!

[@millertime610]

When I was 14, 1986 Mustang GT with a 5.0 V8 XD That was a blast to learn in and taught me good accelerator control!! I also learned how to do my first burnout in that car...

[@VWLifeVW]

Well Michael you learned on quite a car! I'd be scared on that one but yeah it definitely taught you good accelerator control

[@charlieaus1]

Jake. Very good teacher. Great patience.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey Charlie!

[@wadelewis6992]

Thanks for another great video. You need to start Jakes driving school of Austin. VWLIFE 😎✌🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Maybe one day! thanks

[@jamesquintana9137]

I learned stick-shift driving in a 1974 Super Beetle. I had no experience beforehand, but learned quickly as I drove it 6 miles to the house all by myself. VW 4 Life!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome James thanks for sharing!

[@Braingear59]

Great Instructor! Good job Avery. I learned how to drive a stick in my 1974 Nova. 3 Speed. Miss that car.

[@VWLifeVW]

Right on!

[@terryfleming7084]

Good job. Very nice teaching! 1958 Datsun pick up. 4 on the column!

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah cool! Thanks for sharing

[@iangalbraith1258]

Go you Avery, picking it up in next to no time, it was said already, your a natural. What a good tonic this video's been to watch on a dull cool, typical Scottish summers day! Very impressed. Shane. :-)

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome Shane we are so glad to hear that!

[@intrepid5684]

Learned to drive stick in a 1961 MGA 1600. So much fun.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay cool thanks for sharing!

[@bezaproductions8106]

Dude I love that wagon🤘 great content 👌

[@VWLifeVW]

Appreciate it!!

[@overlandrangeroverclassic8265]

Greetings again from Costa Rica 🇨🇷, excellent videos I love 🇩🇪

[@VWLifeVW]

Hello from Texas we hope Costa Rica is awesome this time of year

[@georgezagel5206]

She was a natural. I learned on a Honda CB200T cycle, which translated well to my first car a 74 Type 1. 36 years later I now have a 62 Type 1....shifting came back just like riding a bike.

[@VWLifeVW]

Oh wow you had quite a variety of vehicles!

[@scottwallacejr]

Cool video love it

[@garryturner440]

Great teacher + great student = success !!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Indeed a great combination

[@tsangarisjohn]

She just earned coolness points, manual driving is great! She’s purdy and cute too!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

indeed :) !!!

[@Splashdown99]

Great episode and great instruction from Jake! I learned to drive in a 1968 Beetle. I love the way that VWs shift, but first thing I did once I got proficient, was to throw in one of those EMPI quick shift kits (I didn’t have REAL shifter money). That throw is long!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep sometimes that's a good idea thanks for sharing!

[@keeganmarx1814]

Like a natural!! And I learned in a 84 vw rabbit convertible which was my first car. Still my daily driver love that little thing!

[@VWLifeVW]

Well that's awesome we love to hear you keeping in that old Volkswagen alive

[@ncautoman57]

I learned to drive a stick on an old 1940's tractor. Then the first stick vehicle was a 1952 GMC truck. Went on to have many VW beetles when I was a teenager.

[@VWLifeVW]

cool!

[@vonwesty3544]

Great job! I learned on my Grandpa's old farm truck, a '65 F100 with "3-on-the-tree" shifter around the farm. Don't hit the cows, don't run off in the creek. If you stall the truck then you gotta go get the tractor to jump it off because the generator's shot.

[@VWLifeVW]

That's an awesome story thanks for sharing!

[@WisdomVendor1]

Avery is a keeper.

[@VWLifeVW]

She's a real nice girl

[@benko]

the best way to learn for sure . 1963 FTW.

[@VWLifeVW]

yah baby!

[@paullemay3218]

My first manual transmission was the first brand new car I purchased which was a Dodge Omni 024. I was determined to figure out how to do it and I did. ❤️🇨🇦. Yes all v w’s are easy to learn on. I taught my son on a 1989 Jetta. His birthday is in January which is winter with lots of snow and ice. It was probably the best conditions to learn on what to do and what not to do.

[@Urnieburns70]

Killin it Girl!

[@VWLifeVW]

She's a trooper!

[@iraforleiter7954]

Learned to drive a stick on my first VW - a 1968 Type III Squareback. That was a great car! In fact I ended up owning two of them - one on the east coast and one on the west coast.

[@VWLifeVW]

very cool!

[@mauricioventura212]

That nervous curl, of emotion, adrenaline, good for her. Welcome to the World vw. I learned to drive in a vw bug 1972. Es Google traductor jajaja saludos desde El Salvador en América Central.

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome thanks for sharing! And the translation worked great

[@idratherberiding3456]

Great stuff.Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the click and clack brothers of "Car Talk" had a great teaching technique: press the clutch, put in first gear, and without accelerating, just teach how to release the clutch, that is perfect to teach someone to learn about the sensitivity of the clutch, without the use of the accelerator, since most cars should move just on idle speed once the clutch is fully out. Then take care of the rest will be easy. Having said all of that Avery had no problem balancing both pedals.

[@VWLifeVW]

Loved car talk, miss those guys 😢

[@sashas8168]

Wow well done...great work...converted vw fan.

[@VWLifeVW]

Welcome Sasha!

[@antonicostamonfort6336]

Great teacher !!! And great driver!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep there a good little combination

[@rundoetx]

I learned to drive a 3 speed manual in my Dads '55 Chevy Panel Truck. he called it the Four Winds because we took that thing everywhere on vacation. I was about 11 years old.

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome thanks for sharing!

[@darrinmc65]

I can’t think of a more tricky feeling gear shift to learn how to drive manual, than on an Air cooled VW bus.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ha yeah it was a test for her!

[@FilmoretheVW]

It's like stirring a pot of boiled eggs trying to find your gears sometimes 😂

[@evanbeast47]

It's the dimples for me. She's cute, you betta get on that bro!

[@VWLifeVW]

:)

[@scottpella7419]

Nice job Jake!! You're dad has to be very proud of you....and, in my best Matthew McConaughey impression..."Major brownie points with Avery....."

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Scott!

[@dalewyatt1321]

You guys are prolific. I'm still trying to catch up since I found your channel. Keep them coming, I'll get there

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome thanks so much yet we have about a hundred videos now!

[@deeferguson9272]

I learned to drive stick on a '77 Bus and a '68 Corvair. It was a strange route to reverse in the bus, but it is still inbedded in my mind. I really miss those 2 cars. Was fortunate to drive them on a regular basis.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks for sharing roger 😎

[@paulsieck]

I learned on a '69 bus, then moved to my '67 bug. The first time I drove a modern manual I nearly wrecked it - I wasn't used to so little clutch travel.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay cool thanks for sharing!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so much for sharing. Awesome 👏 👍😍

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Anthony_therockstar]

That seems fun to drive

[@michaelaaronbaker]

memories of a car, a pretty girl, a high school parking lot... no longer have the car, haven’t been to the high school in a while, but the pretty girl has been by side 38 years, my first manual was an 84 Chevy, learned how to drive it in the city

[@livinthelife6056]

Good job ! Both of you !

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Robert!

[@nuttfarmgarage6434]

Learned how to drive a stick in my dad’s 1973 Dodge pickup, 318 4 speed with the “granny” first gear, when I was about 13 years old (1976). The first vehicle I bought after getting my drivers license was a 1941 Chevy pickup, 4 speed un-synchronized , learned all about double clutching! Those where the days!

[@VWLifeVW]

I'm awesome memories thanks for sharing!

[@Kermoedi77]

When I was about 18, I wanted to buy a Chevy Luv truck my High School English teacher was selling. It was an old farm truck, but it was in great shape still. I asked if I could drive it and she asked "Can you drive a stick shift?" I lied and said I could, but didn't even know how to start the thing (I didn't push the clutch in). She figured out I was fibbing, but was sweet enough to sit in the truck with me while I learned how to drive it...very awkwardly. I didn't end up buying the truck, though. My folks vetoed that plan. I love the feeling of control when driving a stick shift....I've not owned one in a while. My last one was an 80 model Chevy truck with a "three on the tree" but I would love to get another stick shift vehicle.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah that's a funny story. Those luv trucks are cool. My friend had a diesel one

[@MexiChriS]

1988 CRX Si for the first vehicle and manual learning experience. Need to convert from auto to manual on the 1979 VW Bus for the family learning experience. Mandatory skills to learn for all drivers in my opinion.

[@VWLifeVW]

this is true!

[@michaelterhune40]

Remember driving/manual transmission is a physical skill. Practice makes perfect 👌

[@VWLifeVW]

This is true!

[@johnbarry8238]

I learned to drive a manual in a 73 standard Beetle. Congrats Avery! Jake was right, you are a natural!

[@Bondovw]

I learned in in the same car in 1982. I even took my driver's test in it.

[@VWLifeVW]

That is awesome!

[@VWLifeVW]

that's cool!@

[@pstricko1944]

you did a good job teaching her that clutch looked easy to press tried to teach my wife on a 58 beetle heavy clutch didnt go so well she stil cant do hill starts going up the hill

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah you know a Beatles a little harder than a bus. You know they have reduction boxes on buses which makes the gearing lower and easier on that clutch action

[@pstricko1944]

That's something I don't know I have only had type 1 or 3 had to sell the type 3 square back because my knee could not handle the clutch in traffic

[@SkaterStimm]

wow she is so lucky to have such a patient teacher, I think I wouldn't have held my cool like that teaching. Want to teach my wife?

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah I know right Jake is a patient man. Sure we can teach your wife for a low low fee!

[@showtime0710]

I love watching your channel. It’s helped me a lot. I do have a question .. I’m looking for a dual port intake manifold to a 1 port .. where do you recommend I get it from?

[@VWLifeVW]

Have you checked eBay and the samba?

[@horshak1]

got a job when I was 17 driving a Bomb Pop jeep (ice cream). Its a old jeep with a freezer hanging out of the back. I had learned on a automatic so I think it was easier. My high school buddys family had only sticks. He had to learn to operate the clutch before he could take it out of the driveway. So every night after school we would go to his house, roll the big Ford station wagon down the driveway take off and stop it before he hit the garage door. That was some wild rides and how he never hit the garage door I'll never know :-)

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome thanks for sharing you know I think I'm old enough to remember those cheap ice cream trucks

[@1967250s]

Ah, to be a teenager once again, with a pretty girl driving your Bus! Fun video. Nice single cab, too.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bsn2ndsflatdavis378]

I didn't see you teach her reverse , which I think is the hardest gear to shift into for beginners . You've probably done that eventually. I learned to drive a stick in my dad's 71 VW Squareback . It came naturally to me , but my brother had a hard time with it. I later had a 74 VW camper with the manual stick. It was fun. Also, when you are wanting to stop from higher speed, you can let the engine and transmission slow you down a few seconds before putting your foot on the clutch and brake. Shifting to a lower gear when stopping helps if you have enough time. It saves your brakes.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks we completely forgot reverse!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

nicely done

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks! Keep up all those awesome builds you guys keep doing

[@AirkooledKustoms]

@@VWLifeVW thanks , if you are in the area we would love to have you visit 35750

[@bvalt1]

Learned on a 1970 IH Travellal, 3 on the tree!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow you don't see those much anymore!

[@jamespetty4190]

Learned to drive on a 60 Nash Ambassador. 3speed on the tree. I was 15 years old. Bought a used 64 GTO and it was stolen so I purchased a 65 Ghia and a 59 Westy. The rest is history. Still drive a 71 Westy and a 82 diesel Westy.

[@VWLifeVW]

Oh well that's quite a collection of vehicles! Damn I bet you were so heartbroken when the GTO got stolen. Stay tuned next week we've got a video that has a lot of footage of a diesel Vanagon

[@MrJp318]

I learned stick on my dad bug. Started out in 1st, shift into 2nd, then slam on the brakes before I crashed into the garage. Then reverse and repeat. So much fun

[@VWLifeVW]

Whoops hopefully the damage wasn't too bad!

[@Jaxs2]

It's so strange to see this coming from the UK, but to be honest I have never driven an Auto, I would probably be looking for the clutch, 35 years with my 54 Oval my first car it was my uncles from new . I will have it till the end " good job you to"take care from the UK 👍😊

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Carl!

[@meademorgan6614]

VW’s are one of the easiest cars to learn to drive in. A lot of them you can just ease the clutch out, and not even have to use the gas pedal. I learned to drive in an old 63 Bug. 😎

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep!

[@jillianvanliew]

I learned to drive stick on a late 60's VW Karmann Ghia ( in the local church parking lot) and then with my my first car, 74 VW Beetle.

[@VWLifeVW]

Very nice! ❤️

[@ronmathewson]

I was 16 and my sister asked me to go with her to pick up a 74 Mustang II she wanted, so we drive about 20 miles, look at the car, she makes the deal and hands me the keys. Puzzled I looked at her and she says "you drive it, I don't know how!" What she didn't know was I didn't either, but had been riding motorcycles for a couple years and used that same clutch, gas, brake feel and drove it home, no mishaps. I then taught her.

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow! What a great story

[@GT.Bugger]

In the UK if you learn in an automatic that's all you're allowed to drive. But if you learn in a manual as well call them you can drive both.

[@VWLifeVW]

Interesting!

[@GT.Bugger]

@@VWLifeVW makes sense. Automatic is just stop and go. But there's more to a manual, as you explained well.

[@dodgers9302]

Her excitement was very cool! Good to see that the younger generation wants to be cool too. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@other_brother_darryl4714]

1987 Audi 5000 Quattro with 200k miles. Will never forget that car....

[@VWLifeVW]

Sounds pretty cool thanks!

[@brandonmcclellan30]

I TRIED to learn to drive a stick shift in a 1998 Ford F-150 XL that my brother had . He bought it at Covert Ford in Austin, Tx. I tried to learn how to drive it, & almost decapitated the gears trying to drive it. NOT my best moment.

[@metalbones]

Back in the 1990's I installed a Gene Berg short shifter in my 1970 beetle. It was easy to find the forward gears but reverse was way out of position and the up loaded spring tension was strong. You had to push down very hard for reverse.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay cool thanks for sharing

[@osasosas2982]

such a sweet girl. i learned in my friend's car. was a 1ltr, 3 cylinder runabout. im from malaysia btw, so the steering wheel is on the other side.

[@hdscuba6970]

It is a very cool video, here in europe everybody learn stick, automatic licence is limited.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay cool

[@njpoxman]

She’s a natural. I learned on a 1974 bug.

[@VWLifeVW]

she is! very cool thanks for sharing!

[@jenny80myles]

Good teacher, and student made it look easy. Bravo. Too bad it isn't always the case. I have heard some pretty nasty gear grinding and have seem some pretty bad bunny hops in my time. Nowadays, I prefer automatic.

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol yeah thanks!

[@jmn_kll1645]

She's sooooo cute driving that bus!!😱😱😱😱🔥💖💖💖💖

[@VWLifeVW]

yep :)

[@JustBugginVW]

I learned in my 1972 Beetle and now i Drive a 5spd Daily! also throw us in your description :)

[@VWLifeVW]

done! you'l start showing up there in the uploads starting in two weeks.

[@JustBugginVW]

@@VWLifeVW ty!

[@jasonmorales7527]

Sorry. I can't text. Busy shifting gears and busy fulling in love with my VW. Its man and German engineering.

[@VWLifeVW]

so true

[@andrigtmiller]

I taught my daughter, and my son to drive stick in a custom '73 Beetle that me and my daughter built together. It was a lot more difficult that Boomer, because it had a fuel injected 2110 cc with a 12.75 lb. flywheel. That engine rev'd so easily that it made taking off in first really hard for an inexperienced manual driver. It made hill holding really hard too. I ended up driving the car for a year before she could get the hang of it.

[@VWLifeVW]

wow!

[@austinwissman5699]

I’ve driven my dads 60’s bug out of the driveway once. Was not the best at shifting and using a clutch. I’ll stick to my automatic Honda no matter how much Gary will dog on me for it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah it's all in good fun! It seems like you would have more experience with a stick than most other kids though :-)

[@jimandmandy]

Stick shift Honda's are quite a bit easier than old VW's.

[@dflf]

Easiest vehicle to learn how to drive a stick. Very forgiving

[@VWLifeVW]

It sure is

[@nickv5359]

I learned in my dads 1961 swr single cab and his 1961 ragtop bug

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool!

[@burningbananas70]

Can you guys offer kid sizes on the shirts ? My 2 year old grandson is a huge fan of the VW bus scene. And loves to watch your videos with me

[@VWLifeVW]

We can look into it thanks!

[@marcijunebug]

Get that girl a BUS!

[@VWLifeVW]

Asap!