Is a honda civic si a good first car for a teen (16) to learn how to drive a manual?

Is a honda civic si a good first car for a teen (16) to learn how to drive a manual? - 1

Yes. The transmission is very very forgiving. Only one rule. Keep your foot off of the clutch pedal. Always, unless using.

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Yes the newer model manual transmissions are much easier to learn on than older models. Much more forgiving.