And a general tip if buying a Ford...

Ford has a buyer program with the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). If you are a member, you may be eligible to get a discount on new Ford vehicle purchase, or at least certain Ford models. It worked well for me this summer on my car purchase.

In response to this post by dirt road hokie

Posted: 09/19/2019 at 2:06PM

I'm finding if you are new car shopping and want a manual transmission -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 10:57AM

I'll sell you my '87 Porsche 944S ** -- Galenahokie 09/20/2019 09:19AM

I like my new auto better than any manual I've driven -- typed by ben 09/19/2019 2:36PM

When I drive for the "driving experience," slushboxes just don't cut it. -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 3:12PM

You sound like me when I was 20 ** -- typed by ben 09/19/2019 3:42PM

Guess I haven't grown up. -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 3:47PM

But if I was in the market for a teenager's car, a MT would be.... -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 3:50PM

The reason I'm car shopping is my daughter will be learning to drive soon -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 4:00PM

Good dad! ** -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 4:15PM

Exactly. I'm looking for a "driving experience." And CVT's -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 3:36PM

CVT=POS ** -- scoop76cs 09/19/2019 8:17PM

Lots of cars w/o manual in the US have manual in other countries.... -- BusLoadaBozos 09/19/2019 1:24PM

Only US customers need millennial anti theft devices.... ** -- RTFC 09/19/2019 3:05PM

2 dr Jeep Wrangler ** -- CrystalCoveHokie 09/19/2019 1:12PM

Honda still offers manuals in both their Accord and Civic sedans -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:38PM

Except "offers" and "actually available" are two extremely different things ** -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 12:42PM

You can order anything you want, just depends on if you -- fordham 09/19/2019 12:04PM

I hear there's a cute little red Miata coming up for sale in Radford soon. -- Stork 09/19/2019 11:31AM

Available at PICK a PART ** -- bigbadbird 09/19/2019 2:45PM

Yeah, if you want a chick car (ducks) ** -- 48zip 09/19/2019 12:38PM

Salvage title? ** -- B777Fr8Dog 09/19/2019 11:53AM

Should make it cheaper, right? ** -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:50PM

Depends on the insurance company 😉 ** -- B777Fr8Dog 09/19/2019 12:58PM

It's got a couple of dings, but they'll buff right out. ** -- BB Hokie 09/19/2019 11:36AM

Long time mgr of W. Broad Honda in RVA is a Hokie. Dave Moody ('78-ish) -- 48zip 09/19/2019 11:25AM

You should be able to order one -- HokieMacDaddy 09/19/2019 11:06AM

Doesn't seem to be anymore. As I said under Tucka -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 11:16AM

Although I'm a little nervous about that engine, that's probably my next... -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:49PM

Si is hard to find because they don't make many -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 12:52PM

Guess when I finally decide to buy one, better "get on the list" ** -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 1:17PM

I beleive Honda makes an Accord with a manual...it's got a four banger with -- Tuckahokie 09/19/2019 11:05AM

I'm specifically looking at either a Civic hatchback or the Civic Si -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 11:10AM

Ford Fiesta ST... -- dirt road hokie 09/19/2019 1:53PM

And a general tip if buying a Ford... -- dirt road hokie 09/19/2019 2:06PM

Eh, I bought an American car once. -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 3:32PM

There is a hyped-up Civic with a manual...a bit too tricked out for my old -- Tuckahokie 09/19/2019 11:23AM

That's the Civic R. I'm only looking for -- Tafkam Hokie 09/19/2019 12:43PM

Have you seen the GRM series on their Si? -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:53PM

Here's their entire series of articles on their Si -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:54PM

Project Civic Si: The Ultimate Track and Road Car? -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 1:00PM

You might be able to find a late model -- YardBird 09/19/2019 11:03AM

With society being "dumbed down" even further every year... -- EDGEMAN 09/19/2019 12:56PM

I suspect all electric might be the end... ** -- Tuckahokie 09/19/2019 11:06AM

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