I have only been driving for a few years now, going onto 4 years now. I was given my moms old Dodge Grand Caravan it was either an 01’ or 02’ I was given the vehicle when I went off to college. It got me through the third year(1st year as I transferred) although it ended up getting a coolant leak in the head gasket.
After that went, instead of fixing it as it was pretty hefty and given the year wasn’t worth it. It was 2017 I believe. My bday was nearing, my parents as a bday gift chipped into buy a used vehicle, which was a 05’ Mazda 3 sedan(5 speed) but wasn’t feeling the manual life anymore after I fried the clutch(which the mechanic check, but at this point not sure how he exactly checked it) anyways I got it replaced but I wasn’t able to grasp it anymore and just gave up on it(I lowkey regret not giving it a better shot).
I sold that vehicle and used the money to get my current car which is an automatic 07’ Mazda 3 Sport Hatch which I got used after I sold the 05’. I still drive it has a possible parasitic drain but getting to the bottom of it, just ruling stuff out. I’m wanting to give the manual life a try again but that wont be for awhile.