While it may be true that some women shy away from the standard gearbox, I
have always preferred it.  I've driven many kinds of vehicles, from Beetles
to Corvettes, Pickups, 4WDs, etc., but have always found the automatic shift
boring.

Maggie
'85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"

Sam wrote:
"All miles were personally driven by myself since it has a standard gearbox
of which most women are afraid".