I've recently learned how to drive standard on this car and it was so easy! This car is very forgiving to say the least. It's great on gas and very reliable. I've been driving this car now for almost a year and the only things I would change is 1) The dash needs lights by the heater controls. Very hard to see in the dark and 2) I wish there was more room in the back seats. It may be a four door but it definitely doesn't sit four people comfortably