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I'm 31 now, I got my then-new GTI in a manual days after I turned 21. I had periodically driven stick in the months leading up to delivery of the VW and they were often filled with anxiety, especially on a hill. I cheated because it came with hill-hold (which my F32 has too) so I could focus on launching off instead of rolling into the car behind me.
No regrets from my end, but I've been lucky to be healthy without major leg or back problems that would hinder me from enjoying driving a manual. And I've found that it helps keep me more aware when I'm tired.
Each car is different and I find the BMW pretty easy to modulate but it takes some practise to understand the catch point of the clutch and how much throttle to give it for a proper start and/or shift.
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