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When I was 15, I got a job at the mall. There was a video arcade that had a driving "simulator" type game that I would spend my whole lunch hour on. I became so good at it, I was able hustle a few kids which would yield me a consistent take of $7 or so (by this age my father and grandfather had already given me significant wheeltime in their cars, so that gave me a clear advantage).
Anyway, this game had a 3 pedal option which I thought (as much as 15 year old could suss) to be a pretty accurate representation of the real thing, having the ability to stall the car, etc. So when it came time to buy my first car, I bought a 280z 5 speed. After my father checked the car out and we drove it home, he tossed me the keys and off I went. I only stalled it once, trying to show off for a girl I saw at the intersection. The next couple hours I drove all over the Central Illinois countryside. Simple times....
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