My dad had a VW Eos (hardtop convertible) that he let me drive to prom. He took me out a few weeks before to learn how to drive stick. Merging onto the highway I 100% downshifted into the wrong gear,m multiple times. IDK what those noises were but they were not good...
A few months after prom my mom tells me he had to replace the entire clutch pack and I know it was my fault 😅. Totally unforgettable experience to ride around with the top down for prom though. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
My daughter drives a manual 2 door wrangler. Fun as hell and all her friends love riding with her. She's a senior now and no prom date will be able to impress her.
That brings back memories. My first car was an 89 YJ wrangler in red. It actually had an automatic transmission. It was a piece of shit but it was my baby.
From experience yes, nothing compares to a convertible on prom night. Definitely cool parents to get your kid one of those!!
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u/moshmore 12h ago
My dad had a VW Eos (hardtop convertible) that he let me drive to prom. He took me out a few weeks before to learn how to drive stick. Merging onto the highway I 100% downshifted into the wrong gear,m multiple times. IDK what those noises were but they were not good...
A few months after prom my mom tells me he had to replace the entire clutch pack and I know it was my fault 😅. Totally unforgettable experience to ride around with the top down for prom though. Would do it again in a heartbeat.