I just can't get into the habit of using a clutch. Its gotten a lot easier with modern transmissions. All of our trucks have FRO16210C transmissions and they almost fall into the next gear. I visit relatives in Europe 2 or 3 times a year and I always rent manual transmissions. The reverse whine on them isn't near as pretty as the whine of good old USA sliding gear boxes. But there is a difference. I grew up near a creek. When I was a kid, I could tell if a GM, Ford, Dodge or IH was climbing the hill out of the creek from my house. I don't use a clutch on European rent cars either. Some of them are 5 speeds and some are 6 speeds. Kinda puts the fun back into driving.
