Lloyd Posted 8, May 2022 Report Share Posted 8, May 2022 I’m 17 and figured I needed to learn manual, saw that 172’s are still somewhat cheap and are insanely fun, had been saving for a while saw one for the right price and Bought it, didn’t regret a thing from the moment I bought it, paint is not the best in areas but I don’t really mind cosmetic things being bad. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted 8, May 2022 Report Share Posted 8, May 2022 5 minutes ago, Lloyd said: I’m 17 and figured I needed to learn manual, saw that 172’s are still somewhat cheap and are insanely fun, had been saving for a while saw one for the right price and Bought it, didn’t regret a thing from the moment I bought it, paint is not the best in areas but I don’t really mind cosmetic things being bad. Welcome to the forum. You will find plenty of information and support here - and if I can start that off I would suggest you do a defensive driving course followed by a high performance course to stand you in good stead to enjoy your new car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63x1092 Posted 8, May 2022 Report Share Posted 8, May 2022 Best way to learn manual I found with my two boys when they were 17 was to take them on Reefton runs. By the forth trip I wouldn’t even have to tell them when to brake or what gear to be in. Don’t worry about the cosmetics of your 172 and don’t waste your money on it for two years in case you bin it like most red P plate males, just get it sorted mechanically, belts, brakes, rotors and quality tyres. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC197 Posted 8, May 2022 Report Share Posted 8, May 2022 12 hours ago, Lloyd said: I’m 17 and figured I needed to learn manual, saw that 172’s are still somewhat cheap and are insanely fun, had been saving for a while saw one for the right price and Bought it, didn’t regret a thing from the moment I bought it, paint is not the best in areas but I don’t really mind cosmetic things being bad. Best car mate. Lots of good info on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo74 Posted 10, May 2022 Report Share Posted 10, May 2022 Great choice of car to learn to drive in. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 16, May 2022 Report Share Posted 16, May 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 8:24 AM, 63x1092 said: Don’t worry about the cosmetics of your 172 and don’t waste your money on it for two years in case you bin it like most red P plate males, just get it sorted mechanically, belts, brakes, rotors and quality tyres. Sad but true - don't take it personally; the best of intentions mean much less when coupled with inexperience, newfound freedoms, and likely lack of budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 16, May 2022 Report Share Posted 16, May 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 9:23 PM, Lloyd said: I’m 17 and figured I needed to learn manual, saw that 172’s are still somewhat cheap and are insanely fun, had been saving for a while saw one for the right price and Bought it, didn’t regret a thing from the moment I bought it, paint is not the best in areas but I don’t really mind cosmetic things being bad. Huge congrats. That's an epic first car - enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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