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luxury1 · 02-07-2006, 05:32 AM

This may sound silly but I taught myself how to drive stick in 2000 on a 3 series but still have a few questions as I don't want to hurt this car:

Is it OK to start the car (2005 non S boxster) in 2nd gear for most circumstances (as long as it is not up hill)?
The manual says not to "lug" the engine. What does it mean to "lug" the engine?

02-07-2006, 05:32 AM	#1
luxury1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 121	Gear Shifting 101 This may sound silly but I taught myself how to drive stick in 2000 on a 3 series but still have a few questions as I don't want to hurt this car: Is it OK to start the car (2005 non S boxster) in 2nd gear for most circumstances (as long as it is not up hill)? The manual says not to "lug" the engine. What does it mean to "lug" the engine? __________________ ______________________ 2005 Porsche Boxster 2007 Lexus LS460 2004 Lexus RX