My boys 88-89 BMW 325i didnt need the clutch in to start it back when he had it in highschool. Fun car to drive when you're a 16yr old teenager. Goes over speed humps at 90mph like a DREAM! True floater that **** car was..

 

My old 1992 BMW 325i started without having to push the clutch in as well. I was really surprised the first time I found out

 

im pretty sure you can defeat the need to push the clutch in on most cars, i did this to my old integra.

 

dude the altima has push-button... G better get one too

 

yah older cars manufacturers assumed you knew the car will jump if you start it in 1st gear.

 

i didn't have to push the clutch to start in my 89 Mitsubishi Montero....man..i left it in 1st one time and forgot....i almost hit my house but we had a picnic table that i busted up pretty good...thank god that was between me and the house...or i'd be in my living room! ....now i never leave my 6mt in gear when i park....that shet was nutz!

 

Not to get completely off topic, but a few things the Altima coupe has that the new G doesn't:

- turn signals incorporated into side mirrors
- standard hand e-brake on automatics (G only gets it on the 6MT)

whats up with that?!

 

Believe you meant to say, "disengaged." Engaged refers to the clutch pedal position as fully off the floor, that is: in gear. (before Ike the Icon here hits his 'stick,' his clutch gotta' be engaged! AND 'disengaged' when he be whangin' the stick)

 

Happenned to me a few times as well.

 

Who needs a hand e-brake on a 5A/T? It's definitely a must have with the 6M/T but I don't know, I like how it's out of the way on 5A/Ts. I know "sporty" cars all seem like they should have hand e-brakes but if you're getting an automatic you're already sacrificing a bit of "sportiness" in exchange for some convenience. Kind of weak sauce about the side mirror turn signals though. Don't the JDM V36 Skylines have them too?