I honestly think that clutch was on its way out before I drove it. I do know how to drive a manual trans, in fact my BMW that I currently have just turned over 200,000 miles and still has the original clutch. I did notice that when I left the dealership the first to second gear shift engaged with a clunk when I let out the clutch. Looks like if I do go with the Boxster I won't be getting that one.