[Trogster]

Originally Posted by RockCrusher

I'm not familiar with the Mk4/Mk5 VR6s or the e46 you speak of.

Not sure when the "press clutch to start engine" became a thing. I really can't recall this being present or not in my cars before my 2002 Porsche Boxster I bought in 2002. But it was present in that car and has been present in every manual equipped car since.

Likely back in the late 80's as a result of the Audi unintended acceleration lawsuits.

[Squidget]

My Celica had it in 2000. I think my Probe GT had it in 1992, but I wouldn't bet money on it.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

MKs are Golfs made by the parents of your Boxster. e46 was the 3-series from the very late 1999 until 2005. If it fact that is what you were asking.

Yes, that is what was asking.

My only experience with VWs was with my 2002 VW Golf TDi which required the clutch be depressed before engine would start.

I have had no experience with BMWs prior to my 1st one a 2022 230i I bought May 31, 2022. It was an automatic.