How can I (re)learn driving stick?, It's been ~10 years since I last tried... Options

[CAMAricer]

Okay, so with all the crap that's been going on with my car, I've decided to purchase a second car (as a backup). But my options are rather limited b/c I can only drive an auto (I learned 10 years ago all in one afternoon at an empty parking lot but never touched it since). So...what is the best way to re-learn it? Keep in mind I have no one to teach me (don't know anyone in San Francisco who knows how to).

So any advice for me? Or any NorCal 6GC-ers willing to spare me an afternoon (or two) and their car to teach me? I'll compensate you for your time.

BTW, my next purchase is going to be an AE86. I figure if I'm going to learn how to drive stick, might as well learn how to drift too

[Hanyo]

hmm learning to drive a stick in SF?
and getting an AE86?

both those ideas sound terrible. SF has one of the worst hills i've seen, and parallell parking on a steep hill is a nightmare.
And AE86 are way over prices, i looked into them. They sell for 4 grand for terrible old and out of shape car.

My advice, if you still plan on doing this. is to just practice, simple as that. practice and practice and practice. You know the basics, just practice till you get good.

You will however need to learn the e-brake trick, to keep your car from roll backwards onto another car.